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05-07-2023, 07:34 PM
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Thanks for the kind words everyone.
We watched the race from home. I know it's the Kentucky Derby, but we decided before the Florida Derby that we weren't going to go even if he qualified.
We went to the Belmont Stakes last year for We the People and had a great time, but it is also pretty expensive for us Average Joes. We are planning to go to the Breeders Cup this year, and have already done Gulfstream twice, so the costs are starting to add up.
If he wins at Pimlico, we will make a return to New York and watch him race in the Belmont Stakes.
I mean, I can't pass up a shot at the Triple Crown if it's there.
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05-07-2023, 07:40 PM
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Location: toga
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05-07-2023, 07:42 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Long Island, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by depalma113
Thanks for the kind words everyone.
We watched the race from home. I know it's the Kentucky Derby, but we decided before the Florida Derby that we weren't going to go even if he qualified.
We went to the Belmont Stakes last year for We the People and had a great time, but it is also pretty expensive for us Average Joes. We are planning to go to the Breeders Cup this year, and have already done Gulfstream twice, so the costs are starting to add up.
If he wins at Pimlico, we will make a return to New York and watch him race in the Belmont Stakes.
I mean, I can't pass up a shot at the Triple Crown if it's there.
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That's just too cool. You sound like a down to earth person... couldn't be happier for you. Certainly a high water mark for anybody in racing.
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05-08-2023, 02:25 AM
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PA Steward
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Del Boca Vista
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Originally Posted by depalma113
My wife and I own several shares of Mage. This is nuts.
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That's awesome! I completely missed the Derby this year due to a family weekend thing...so just catching up now...LOL
Again, congrats!
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05-08-2023, 10:20 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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A really talented horse and a horseplayer's dream, congrats!!!
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05-09-2023, 08:23 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by depalma113
Thanks for the kind words everyone.
We watched the race from home. I know it's the Kentucky Derby, but we decided before the Florida Derby that we weren't going to go even if he qualified.
We went to the Belmont Stakes last year for We the People and had a great time, but it is also pretty expensive for us Average Joes. We are planning to go to the Breeders Cup this year, and have already done Gulfstream twice, so the costs are starting to add up.
If he wins at Pimlico, we will make a return to New York and watch him race in the Belmont Stakes.
I mean, I can't pass up a shot at the Triple Crown if it's there.
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I hope Mage wins the Preakness. It would huge for The Belmont Stakes.
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05-09-2023, 08:55 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Long Beach, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by depalma113
Thanks for the kind words everyone.
We watched the race from home. I know it's the Kentucky Derby, but we decided before the Florida Derby that we weren't going to go even if he qualified.
We went to the Belmont Stakes last year for We the People and had a great time, but it is also pretty expensive for us Average Joes. We are planning to go to the Breeders Cup this year, and have already done Gulfstream twice, so the costs are starting to add up.
If he wins at Pimlico, we will make a return to New York and watch him race in the Belmont Stakes.
I mean, I can't pass up a shot at the Triple Crown if it's there.
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Congrats, I'm happy for you and your family.
You're a SoCal guy, correct?
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05-09-2023, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Beaverdam Virginia
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Awesome, what a thrill!
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05-09-2023, 08:04 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
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Congrats, I'm happy for you and your family.
You're a SoCal guy, correct?
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No, we live in Florida.
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05-09-2023, 08:15 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Spaghetti Junction and Frustration Blvd.
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I am pulling for you and your horse. Enjoy the ride!!
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05-17-2023, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
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We've decided to make the trip to Baltimore.
Leaving tomorrow morning.
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05-18-2023, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
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here's to hoping for a Mage victory!
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