2/19-20 (GP): Sabin (G3), Mac Diarmida (G2); Very One S. (G3)

[Kasept]

9th (Post Time: 4:51) Sabin S. (G3)

1 Mile | Fillies and Mares | 4 Year Olds And Up | Purse: $100,000

1 Amazing A. Solis 117 Lbs M. Wolfson - L
2 Joanie's Catch J. Santiago 119 Lbs B. Rose - L
3 Musical Romance J. Leyva 117 Lbs W. Kaplan - L
4 Amen Hallelujah J. Castellano 123 Lbs R. Dutrow, Jr. - L
5 Hyperlink A. Garcia 117 Lbs K. McPeek - L
6 Catch a Thief C. Marquez, Jr. 117 Lbs T. Hills - L
7 Awesome Maria J. Velazquez 117 Lbs T. Pletcher - L
8 Sassy Image K. Desormeaux 117 Lbs D. Romans - L



10th (Post Time: 5:26) Mac Diarmida S. (G2)

1 3/8 Miles | Open | 4 Year Olds And Up | Purse: $150,000

1 Pool Play P. Husbands 119 Lbs M. Casse - L
2 Gabriel's Hill A. Garcia 117 Lbs S. Benzel - L
3 Rahy's Attorney E. Prado 117 Lbs I. Black - L
4 Free Fighter C. Marquez, Jr. 121 Lbs C. Block - L
5 Ordination (IRE) S. Madrid 117 Lbs K. McPeek - L
6 Musketier (GER) A. Solis 121 Lbs R. Attfield - L
7 Prince Will I Am J. Velazquez 123 Lbs M. Nihei - L
8 Stately Victor P. Lopez 119 Lbs M. Maker - L
9 Perfect Shower J. Castanon 117 Lbs R. Attfield - L
10 Simmard J. Lezcano 117 Lbs R. Attfield - L
11 Mint Chip M. Cruz 117 Lbs G. Arnold, II - L
12 Al Khali K. Desormeaux 123 Lbs W. Mott - L
13 Citrus Kid J. Castellano 117 Lbs J. Terranova, II - L

[my miss storm cat]

Man I cannot wait for the Mac Diarmida!

I love this race. Every year it has a really nice field and I know some people might think I get too excited too easily but wow... this is an awesome betteing race.

Nice to see so many older guys.

Check it out!

4 - Stately Victor, Prince Will I Am, Mint Chip, Citrus Kid
5 - Perfect Shower, Al Khali
6 - Pool Play, Free Fighter, Ordination, Simmard
7 - Gabriel's HIll, Rahy's Attorney
9 - Musketier

(I do NOT have too much time on my hands).

Hooray for race horses who race!

[NTamm1215]

The Mac Diarmida is a terrific race.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

The Mac Diarmida is a terrific race.

Why do think its so terriffic ?

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Why do think its so terriffic ?

It's a great betting race, there are a few horses in it that could be legitimate turf horses down the line and there's more than enough pace to guarantee that it'll be a truly run race.

It's easy to pop on here after 80% of the stakes races run in this country are carded and crow about how bad the horses in it are, how the good horses from yesteryear would crap on them, and how few good horses we have now. This, to me, is going to be an interesting race.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

It's a great betting race, there are a few horses in it that could be legitimate turf horses down the line and there's more than enough pace to guarantee that it'll be a truly run race.

It's easy to pop on here after 80% of the stakes races run in this country are carded and crow about how bad the horses in it are, how the good horses from yesteryear would crap on them, and how few good horses we have now. This, to me, is going to be an interesting race.

Who are the ones who could be legitimate? I see a standout if he can run back to his Woodbine race 2 back. The problem is he burns more money then anything. The 13 is OK, but this might be to much to soon and that post does not help. Am I missing someone else?

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

It's a great betting race, there are a few horses in it that could be legitimate turf horses down the line and there's more than enough pace to guarantee that it'll be a truly run race.

It's easy to pop on here after 80% of the stakes races run in this country are carded and crow about how bad the horses in it are, how the good horses from yesteryear would crap on them, and how few good horses we have now. This, to me, is going to be an interesting race.

For betting purposes it well be terriffic. I didnt knock the talent and realize that there just arent turf horses in the States anymore of substance. The stock is gone and it isnt coming back. Good news though Telling is prepping for the Sword Dancer

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by freddymo

For betting purposes it well be terriffic. I didnt knock the talent and realize that there just arent turf horses in the States anymore of substance. The stock is gone and it isnt coming back. Good news though Telling is prepping for the Sword Dancer

No, I know what you meant and we agree. I can see a horse like Prince Will I Am, whose last two turf races were pretty good, could easily become a player in GI races later this year. For God's sake, Winchester won two GI races last year. If you had said that he was going to win the Manhattan and Joe Hirsch at this point last year you would have been ridiculed and rightfully so.

[Kasept]

SUNDAY 10th (5:26) Very One S. (G3)

1 3/8 Miles (Turf) | Fillies and Mares | 4 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $100,000

1 Changing Skies (IRE) Desormeaux K J 121 L
2 Musical Rain (IRE) Castellano J J 117 L
3 Liberally (IRE) Maragh R 117 L
4 Keertana Lezcano J 121 L
5 Zapparition Leparoux J R 117 L
6 Belle Watling (CHI) Prado E S 123 L

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Kasept

SUNDAY 10th (5:26) Very One S. (G3)

6 Belle Watling (CHI) Prado E S 123 L

Biancone finally picks a spot for Belle Watling...

TRIVIA QUIZ: Without Googling, who was Belle Watling?

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Biancone finally picks a spot for Belle Watling...

TRIVIA QUIZ: Without Googling, who was Belle Watling?

Was she the South American Triple Crown winner?

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Was she the South American Triple Crown winner?

Not the horse. Who the horse is named after...

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Not the horse. Who the horse is named after...

Oh.


Well I don't care about people.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Oh.

Well I don't care about people.

It's a literary (and cinematic) character.

[my miss storm cat]

I would guess Scarlett O'Hara but only because of the word "belle".

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

I would guess Scarlett O'Hara but only because of the word "belle".

Ding, ding, ding... Close enough.

Based on real life Lexington, KY cathouse proprietor Belle Brezing, and played deliciously by Ona Munson in 'GWTW', Belle Watling is Rhett Butler's 'friend' and Madam of the Atlanta cathouse he frequents.

[my miss storm cat]

Interesting!

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Interesting!

When you visit Derby Trail, a world of 'interesting' is laid at your feet...

[my miss storm cat]

So true, my Dear.

You never know what's in store!

[Princess Doreen]

Prince Will I Am.