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Forum: General Racing Discussion

04-05-2011, 05:46 AM

Replies: 124

Borel and Gomez, Head Hall Of Fame Nominees

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Posted By Java Gold@TFT

I'd like to see him have at least one and...

I'd like to see him have at least one and preferably multiple Eclipse awards as the best jockey of the year. I realize that's not a criteria and not all HOF's will have one but in this day of...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

03-31-2011, 06:36 AM

Replies: 124

Borel and Gomez, Head Hall Of Fame Nominees

Views: 7,243

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

Borel doesn't even have an Eclipse as best jockey...

Borel doesn't even have an Eclipse as best jockey of the year let alone a lifetime. At least Go Go and JV eeach have 2 Eclipse awards. I'd be tempted to vote for all 3 of the mares and no humans. ...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

03-31-2011, 06:24 AM

Replies: 15

What would you ask Mike Repole?

Views: 1,551

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

If you think you are one of the good guys for...

If you think you are one of the good guys for racing then why don't you actually race your racehorse more often? Do it for the fans and don't plan on an early retirement. If Uncle Mo could win the...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

03-02-2011, 04:40 AM

Replies: 11

''Big Cap'' Conditions

Views: 1,286

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

Great example of the "Handicap" races left. ...

Great example of the "Handicap" races left. Zenyatta carries 129 in the 2009 Vanity then goes on a bender of 6 straight G-I's including the BC Classic so in 2010 the racing secretary found that she...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

02-22-2011, 06:55 AM

Replies: 14

How about Purse Money based on Field Size?

Views: 1,993

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

NYRA tried something similar in the recent past...

NYRA tried something similar in the recent past but it was to boost field sizes on Off The Turf races. Purses were boosted if the field size stayed at 8 or above when the race was moved to the main...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

01-30-2011, 07:25 AM

Replies: 15

National Turf Writers Eclipse Votes Online

Views: 1,703

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

National Turf Writers Eclipse Votes Online

Link from Equidaily:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Ai_DWSVGWHWxdEd1T1k5Y1ZyaGNrazF1N3licDRZMkE&hl=en#gid=0

All of the turf writers Eclipse votes for this year. Interesting to see...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

01-12-2011, 02:52 AM

Replies: 62

When Did You Know You Were Hooked?

Views: 6,075

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

I had seen some races at the Great BArrington...

I had seen some races at the Great BArrington Fair when I was real young and found it fascinating but I was there for the fair nad ddn't understand the racing. Then in 1973 I begged my faher to take...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

01-12-2011, 02:25 AM

Replies: 37

Redboarding Thread

Views: 4,519

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

In big races like the Derby I tend to just write...

In big races like the Derby I tend to just write the initials of contenders at the top of the Form. On my first blush through the field I had 5 contenders and 3 of them were TC, TG and TR. Even...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

12-16-2010, 07:28 AM

Replies: 11

Why No Love for Snow Fairy?

Views: 1,004

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

Why No Love for Snow Fairy?

Not even a Zenyatta fan can say she had a tough campaign. Goldikova had test after test but give Snow Fairy some love as the strongest campaign of 2010.

7 starts in 8 months wth 6 G-I's.
Wins...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

12-12-2010, 08:02 AM

Replies: 12

Hall of Fame Trainer Mack Miller Dies

Views: 866

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

A very sad day for me. Mr. Miller was the...

A very sad day for me. Mr. Miller was the consumate gentleman horseman. I got more excited for a race when he saddled up a horse in those Rokeby silks. He used to come back to Saratoga during his...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

12-04-2010, 06:28 AM

Replies: 18

2011 Graded Stakes: All Hail the BC

Views: 1,993

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

Sorry, missed that last year.

Sorry, missed that last year.

Forum: General Racing Discussion

12-03-2010, 06:15 AM

Replies: 18

2011 Graded Stakes: All Hail the BC

Views: 1,993

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

Kind of surprised that the Ark Derby didn't get...

Kind of surprised that the Ark Derby didn't get upgraded this year. They have ben waiting a little while since it has turned into one of the best preps for the Derby.

Forum: General Racing Discussion

11-24-2010, 06:31 AM

Replies: 5

Gio Ponti going for Dubai World Cup (2011)

Views: 608

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

It will be nice when he's back to turf in the...

It will be nice when he's back to turf in the summer and gets to face Paddy O'Prado in his 4yo year.

Forum: General Racing Discussion

11-20-2010, 07:27 AM

Replies: 58

Whats the most degenerate thing you've ever seen done at the track?

Views: 5,720

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

Back when Saratoga opened the infield I saw a...

Back when Saratoga opened the infield I saw a drunk get in a fight with a swan. If you get too close they can get aggressive and one took a run at him. He kicked the swan in return for aggravating...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

11-14-2010, 07:21 AM

Replies: 8

Empire Maker

Views: 1,055

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

JoanieD - retired sound? He never he even made...

JoanieD - retired sound? He never he even made it to the Travers. He retired after finishing 2nd in the Jim Dandy. Although not as bad as Unbridled's Song, EM is another one of the Unbridled's who...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

11-07-2010, 06:10 AM

Replies: 106

HOY who wins it?

Views: 5,650

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

Blame should win. Don't forget that Personal...

Blame should win. Don't forget that Personal Ensign never won HOY either yet no one doubts her greatness.

Forum: General Racing Discussion

11-06-2010, 01:57 PM

Replies: 67

Best Race you've ever seen in person?

Views: 4,392

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

Pure electric atmosphere: 2009 Woodward. After...

Pure electric atmosphere: 2009 Woodward. After 35 years at Saratoga I can't remember a buzz like that.

Awe inspiring race: Arazi's BC Juvenile

Historical stanpoint: Secretariat/Onion...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

11-02-2010, 06:20 AM

Replies: 28

What race do you think you've watched the most times (on youtube etc)

Views: 1,939

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

1978 Belmont 1978 JCGC The last two...

1978 Belmont
1978 JCGC

The last two horses worthy of a Triple Crown.

Forum: General Racing Discussion

10-09-2010, 06:03 AM

Replies: 30

Cordero Remembers 1978 JCGC

Views: 2,163

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

Cordero Remembers 1978 JCGC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZVKt2aA9jg

Angel is a little harsh on himself for Slew not getting back to Exceller in time. Nice memories though, of a great race.

Forum: General Racing Discussion

10-07-2010, 01:24 PM

Replies: 11

ESPN Sports Century Affirmed/Alydar on Sat

Views: 1,270

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

I know that it was Picay's fault and I still...

I know that it was Picay's fault and I still blame him today for the DQ but Laz really went off on Cordero for drifting Affirmed out with a hopeless horse. He swore he would never put Cordero on...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

10-07-2010, 06:38 AM

Replies: 11

ESPN Sports Century Affirmed/Alydar on Sat

Views: 1,270

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

I hope they show Laz berating Cordero after the...

I hope they show Laz berating Cordero after the Travers.

Forum: General Racing Discussion

10-07-2010, 06:33 AM

Replies: 5

Goodbye girl: Barbara photographs and writes about Rachel.

Views: 738

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

Barbara is one of the most remarkable people I've...

Barbara is one of the most remarkable people I've met through racing. She is a treasure to be appreciated.

Forum: General Racing Discussion

10-06-2010, 04:16 AM

Replies: 1

Interesting Zenyatta Prop Bet

Views: 615

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

Interesting Zenyatta Prop Bet

I got this e-mail from Bodog this morning:

More details:

http://www.bodog.com/play-now/breeders-cup-classic-zenyatta-betting.html

If you go to their futures page and place a bet of any...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

10-06-2010, 04:07 AM

Replies: 24

6 years later and I'm still not over the Smarty Jones' Belmont loss.

Views: 1,618

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

I wasn't a big Smarty Jones fan but I went into...

I wasn't a big Smarty Jones fan but I went into Belmont that day thinking I was going to see a Triple Crown winner. The silence as Bridstone went by was deafening. The walk back and the wait for...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

10-04-2010, 05:47 AM

Replies: 37

Best Campaigns by a horse who did not win HOTY

Views: 2,448

Posted By Java Gold@TFT

Personal Ensign

Personal Ensign

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