MassCap pictures

[SuffolkGirl]

Well, it was a beautiful day for the MassCap to return to Suffolk Downs, the weather was picture perfect. I thought Suffolk did a great job hosting the MassCap. I didn't run into any other DTers, that would have topped off the day! It was difficult to locate anyone since approximately 98% of the crowd was proudly wearing the giveaway hat - I looked out and could only see an ocean of gold/beige heads.

Our Man Willie Martinez did very well today, he rode in three races today, won 2 of them and came in 3rd behind coupled Godolphin entries - not shabby at all. Great job Willie (can't wait to see him back up on SWLY). I thought it was interesting that he rode 2 horses by Lit the Fuse - On the Vineyard (won in the 7th) and Roman Candle (3rd in the 9th) Lit the Fuse also sired Going Ballistic who won the Super Derby today. I was pleased to see him win on Vineyard Haven for two reasons, 1 - I bet him to win and 2. I was betting on Brass Hat to win the MassCap and thought this was an auspicious sign

There was a great crowd at Suffolk. Sheik Mohammed was represented for the very first time ever at Suffolk Downs with two very legit horses, Afrashad and Council Member, they ran 1,2 respectively with Willie coming in third on Roman Candles. There was a potential bridge jumping scenario set up with over $158,000 in the show pool and more than $152,000 of it on the Godolphin coupled entry. Fortunately they won and the harbor has not been filled in with despondent horseplayers.

I took a bunch of pictures - here is the link in case you are interested. There are a bunch of pictures of Brass Hat and Evening Attire - I know they have plenty of fans on this board. Evening Attire was very well received - when the horses were being introduced he received a huge round of applause at the first mention of his name. What a game gelding.

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