CD studying races - Page 3

Sightseek · #41 07-13-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

I don't think anyone is questioning Frankel's abilities as a trainer. The problem I have with him is when he enters a horse other trainers who fear his horse will not bother and the entries will usually result in a short field. Then the guy takes his toys and goes home when he doesn't get the weight he thinks he deserves.

It's similar to the Chicago Bulls if Michael Jordan was forced to wear a fanny pack with 3 pebbles in it and he decided that he wasn't going to play tonight. It's just ridiculous and petty bullsheist and it's another in a long list of reasons why the sport is suffering.

Frankel needs to stop being a little bitch.

But on the other side we have others hopelessly overmatching their horses and or squeezing them dry by entering them too much and breaking them down...nobody is truly perfect.

robfla · #42 07-13-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

IMO, this is the best post of the thread.

does he get a prize?

Sightseek · #43 07-13-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I'll bake him cookies and bring him coffee if he comes to Saratoga. Any preference Pillow?

Sightseek · #44 07-13-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Come on, that was funny.

Well the image of you in a checkered apron and cooking mitt with Pillow eagerly waiting at the dinning room table for his cookies was...

Cannon Shell · #45 07-13-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

I'll bake you cookies and bring coffee when I come to visit Sumwon at Saratoga...any preferance?

Any kind will be great!

Cannon Shell · #46 07-13-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

IMO, this is the best post of the thread.

I'm still getting the cookies though!

Cannon Shell · #47 07-13-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by philcski

What is the current time a horse has to be in the barn by on raceday?

The level-of-pay issue is one that would sorely need to be addressed with my hypothetical state vet idea, of course. And I agree that you can diagnose better with a horse you know (even a neophyte like me can see issues in mine/Swap's), so why not have each horse assigned to a specific vet until they change location?

Usually they have to be at the track by 10am or so. But you cant ship a horse if it is legitimately sick or lame.

Your idea sounds like socialized healthcare for horses.

#48 07-13-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I'll bake him cookies and bring him coffee if he comes to Saratoga. Any preference Pillow?

Frankel's Finest White Chocolate Chip

ArlJim78 · #49 07-13-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by philcski

Weight hardly makes a difference in racing. While it's next to impossible to quantify an exact formula, it's estimated 5 pounds = 1 length.

tell that to Bobby.

10 pnt move up · #50 07-13-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

IMO, this is the best post of the thread.

second that

philcski · #51 07-13-2007, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

tell that to Bobby.

No kidding.
Getting assigned top weight USED to be an honor, not a reason to scratch.

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Usually they have to be at the track by 10am or so. But you cant ship a horse if it is legitimately sick or lame.

Your idea sounds like socialized healthcare for horses.

LOL, maybe the idea would work in Canada?