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Old 11-01-2015, 04:33 PM
robfla robfla is offline
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3. Runhappy and the Maria Borell story is great. And Prado riding and beating Private Zone at that in very respectable time 1:08 and change. All I can say is WOW and very cool all around. I'm thinking Maria will be getting many more horses now and be welcomed into the fraternity of trainers with open arms.[/quote]


Looks like the story has a sad ending for Maria Borell. Trainer change coming


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Old 11-01-2015, 05:44 PM
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I have to admit I was pretty devastated that Beholder was unable to run. I honestly believed she had a good shot at winning. But after watching American Pharoah's performance I think she would have been a strong second, at best.

It certainly was a good day for the fillies and mares, though, with strong performances.

If not for the cost of insuring AP through a campaign at four years old I think they might have kept him in training and not sold him so early to go off to the breeding shed. I would have loved seeing him in the Dubai World Cup next year.

Did anyone see the picture of the connections of Mongolian Saturday in the winner's circle? They looked awesome and so crazy happy! I loved that they were dressed in their traditional garb.

Loved Found's win, that was sensational.

Overall, I think it was a great day of BC racing!
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Old 11-01-2015, 11:54 PM
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I have to admit I was pretty devastated that Beholder was unable to run. I honestly believed she had a good shot at winning. But after watching American Pharoah's performance I think she would have been a strong second, at best.

It certainly was a good day for the fillies and mares, though, with strong performances.

If not for the cost of insuring AP through a campaign at four years old I think they might have kept him in training and not sold him so early to go off to the breeding shed. I would have loved seeing him in the Dubai World Cup next year.

Did anyone see the picture of the connections of Mongolian Saturday in the winner's circle? They looked awesome and so crazy happy! I loved that they were dressed in their traditional garb.

Loved Found's win, that was sensational.

Overall, I think it was a great day of BC racing!
The Mongolian crew were fantastic. We sat right near them.

Ryan Moore schooled Dettori in this BC - and I should have known better. 2 firsts and 2 2nd place finishes. Greatest jockey in the world.

Played in my first BCBC and it was fun, but didn't hit anything big.

Not as much buzz and excitement as the KD or Belmont this year. Weather definitely was a factor. .

But Keeneland did an excellent job on logistics. Much better than CD and Bel. Took 10 minutes to get out of lot.

Saw AP win three legs of Grand Slam in person. That's going to last a lifetime.

Cheers,

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