The most respectable bum so far

[Calzone Lord]

In the contest folder -- I'm picking out 10 to 30 horses a day who I feel have a 0.00% chance of winning. I'm doing it a day in advance and before scratches.

As it stands right now -- these 'Bums' as I call them -- have compiled a record of 112 starts, 0 wins, 0 seconds, 0 thirds, and 2 fourths.

One of the bums who is racing on Monday is a 10-year-old named Marco Be Good -- he is sprinting 5 furlongs at Parx for a 5k claiming tag.

Marco Be Good has a lifetime record of 83-11-10-9 and career earnings of over $571,000. His finest moment from his glory days as a racer came when he won the Grade 3 Hillander Stakes at Woodbine over Atticus Kristy.



The win gave excellent young jockey Justin Stein his first stakes win at Woodbine.




The prime of a race-horse -- especially a fast one who isn't carefully managed -- is very short.

Marco Be Good was a Graded Stakes winner at age 4. A stakes winner at age 5. Stakes placed at age 6. Stakes placed at age 7. A multiple winner at age 8. And a desperate winner at age 9.

All that is left for the old pro is his short burst of speed. For the right type of trainer (Scooter Davis could have a field day with this horse but it most likely wouldn't end pretty) or in the right spot (Beulah $3,500 N1 year) he can still win again.

However, Marco Be Good is set to answer the bell for the 84th career time tomorrow. Last time out, he pressed a pace set by a wire-to-wire winner, and faded dismally through the pack on the friendly going at Presque Isle without visible excuse. He won't make the early lead tomorrow either, the horse on the far outside is a rocketship out of the gate.

Long washed up, Marco Be Good, a horse who has made six figures on dirt, six figures on turf, and six figures on synthetic... has been reduced to ridicule and mockery.

[tector]

Never let them cut off your nuts....

[santana]

It is a good thing they put on a hot rider for his next start......he is only 0-50 this year.

[Calzone Lord]

Dominguez wasn't interested in helicoptering in to take the mount.

He seemed to enjoy what probably was his last career victory. He took his good old time coming back.

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[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

Oh I liked that one!

Sorry, will go away now...

[Calzone Lord]

The least respectable bum is Seattleallstar.

[Frost King]

The sad thing about this thread, is that the horse has won enough money in its lifetime, to be taken care. Sadly he should not be racing as a nickle claimer, but be retired somewhere enjoying a pasture.

[declansharbor]

Be afraid, last time he raced at this distance, he won!

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by Frost King

The sad thing about this thread, is that the horse has won enough money in its lifetime, to be taken care. Sadly he should not be racing as a nickle claimer, but be retired somewhere enjoying a pasture.

Obviously, I agree.

The owner of Marco Be Good in his glory days was Terra Farm. They recently won a Queens Plate as an owner and won year-end awards in Canada. Would be a good gesture to offer a grand or two for him and retire him to the farm.

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[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

Obviously, I agree.

The owner of Marco Be Good in his glory days was Terra Farm. They recently won a Queens Plate as an owner and won year-end awards in Canada. Would be a good gesture to offer a grand or two for him and retire him to the farm.

My wife says to contact Terra Farm and let them know about the status of the horse; chances are they have no clue and would be glad to take him in. Worth a shot.