Million Day 2006 - Page 2

my miss storm cat · #21 08-13-2006, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

Today was a picture perfect day here in Chicago. Absolutely beautiful.
Since I didn't have a lot of wagering funds I mainly hung out in the paddock and took some pictures. I made a few wagers and all were losers but one small late double. It was good that I didn't have more to wager with since my picks mostly failed.

I'm no photographer (I had to borrow a camera) and a neophyte as far as putting pictures on the net. But I setup this livejournal link below with pictures I took today if anyone is interested. Some of them are pretty weak, especially the ones of the race, but then again probably everyone saw the races already.

Let me know if this doesn't work and you can't see the pictures.

http://winbill.livejournal.com/

These were wonderful..... stunned that you have so many of my boy and it means a lot. Thank you.

GPK · #22 08-13-2006, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

I think she has become one of my favorites, sort of like EC is to GPK.
Her kick home looked phenomenal.

THANK YOU AJ.....YOU ARE THE MAN....I LOVE GORELLA TOO....GREAT PICS.

miraja2 · #23 08-13-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffymommy

If she stays healthy, Gorella will have Five grade 1s by this time next year.

I would still give the edge to OB at this point. Gorella is really good - there can't be much doubt left about that at this point - but I think OB is one of those "once a decade" type runners. Her performances recently have been brilliant.

I would have liked to see Gorella and MY favorite Megahertz tangle at 9.5 furlongs, especially if Mega got her in Cali. I'm not sure who would win, but seeing the two of them together flying down the track (and blazing by the rest of the field) would have been exciting.

ArlJim78 · #24 08-13-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Scav

Jim, sorry I didn't come down to see you, I was in no mood to be talking to anyone after the day I had and it completely slipped my mind, I only got to the paddock(not even the lower level, a level above the Bart/Henry statue) once and that was for Showing Up

That's alright, I was trying to save some space in case you came by. I figured it probably got a little crazy. I can never get used to the amatuers, intently reading the form at the machine, trying to figure out their wager, then finding out that one of the horses they wanted to bet in the pick three was scratched, so they hit start over!

Another guy comes up and asks "So which race is the derby?"

I left and watched the Secretariot from home. I'd had enough. But what a nice day it was weather wise.

ArlJim78 · #25 08-13-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by GPK

THANK YOU AJ.....YOU ARE THE MAN....I LOVE GORELLA TOO....GREAT PICS.

You're welcome Kev. I knew you'd want to see "The Man". He is a nice looker. I feel the post really hurt him. If you notice he was used more than a little to gain position out of the chute and into the straightaway.

The Tin Man was tough as nails though. Three years ago I bet him in the Million and he finished sixth I believe. This year I toss him and he dominates. Oh well, I was happy to see it actually.

my miss storm cat · #26 08-13-2006, 11:55 AM

I know you know I wasn't in the happiest of moods yesterday, but i just need to say that your pictures.....

You say you're not a photographer? They were pure and raw and had movement, gave you a sense of what it was like to be there. You are too a photographer, so there!

Thanks again. I'd tell you how many times I've looked at them but it would be embarrassing.

Bogey · #27 08-13-2006, 12:26 PM

ArlJim, Great Pics, I was actually on the other side of the paddock.

ArlJim78 · #28 08-13-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bogey

ArlJim, Great Pics, I was actually on the other side of the paddock.

Really! did you see yourself in any of them??

wasn't that pretty much the nicest day we've had?

thanks,

Cajungator26 · #29 08-13-2006, 08:14 PM

Great pics, AJ... I think that by far, English Channel has everyone beat in the looks department.

ArlJim78 · #30 08-13-2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Great pics, AJ... I think that by far, English Channel has everyone beat in the looks department.

thanks cajun, i agree to a point. EC is nice but I was also really taken by Gorella. She is special and its like she seems to know it also!!

It was refreshing to just spend the day in the paddock as opposed to standing in front of an auto-tote machine.

Bogey · #31 08-14-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

Really! did you see yourself in any of them??

wasn't that pretty much the nicest day we've had?

thanks,

ArlJim, No, I didn't see myself because you barely cut me out. Nice pics anyway. lol

It was definitely an awesome day, but it could of been a lot better if Soldier Hollow would've finished 1st. Hey, that's racing. I had an outstanding time and can't wait til next year's Million. I'll be out there one more time on closing day to check out the 2yr olds. I took a few snapshots of Gorella. I would love to see her in the BC F&M Turf vs Ouija Board, Film Maker, Angara, and a healthy Melhor Ainda.

GPK · #32 08-14-2006, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bogey

ArlJim, No, I didn't see myself because you barely cut me out. Nice pics anyway. lol

It was definitely an awesome day, but it could of been a lot better if Soldier Hollow would've finished 1st. Hey, that's racing. I had an outstanding time and can't wait til next year's Million. I'll be out there one more time on closing day to check out the 2yr olds. I took a few snapshots of Gorella. I would love to see her in the BC F&M Turf vs Ouija Board, Film Maker, Angara, and a healthy Melhor Ainda.

Hey Bogey....feel free to email me some pics of Gorella....love that little girl.