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[Squeaky]

i think he can at least be entered as an AE. he's 23 atm.

Thanks. I'd really like to see him a regional derby, like Iowa's or Ohio's.

Exactly what I was thinking. A long time ago around 1979 Woody Stephens had a horse named Smarten. He could not beat top level horses but won many of the “other” Derbies that summer like the ones you mention. He made a lot of money by avoiding the big boys. He was a tough horse.

[HB1994]

i think he can at least be entered as an AE. he's 23 atm.

Thanks. I'd really like to see him a regional derby, like Iowa's or Ohio's.

Exactly what I was thinking. A long time ago around 1979 Woody Stephens had a horse named Smarten. He could not beat top level horses but won many of the “other” Derbies that summer like the ones you mention. He made a lot of money by avoiding the big boys. He was a tough horse.

Wasn’t he an excellent regional sire, too? In Maryland?

[Flanders]

Thanks. I'd really like to see him a regional derby, like Iowa's or Ohio's.

Exactly what I was thinking. A long time ago around 1979 Woody Stephens had a horse named Smarten. He could not beat top level horses but won many of the “other” Derbies that summer like the ones you mention. He made a lot of money by avoiding the big boys. He was a tough horse.

Wasn’t he an excellent regional sire, too? In Maryland?

I always associate him with Canada cause of Classy N Smart and all her foals. But I guess the Canada tie in is there cause of Windfields standing their stallions in Maryland.

[interco]

The 1976 crop that included Smarten was also outstanding. After Spectacular Bid there were many excellent horses on the next level. Smart Strike came right out the gate as a great sire which is a wonderful tribute to Smarten.

[Squeaky]

The 1976 crop that included Smarten was also outstanding. After Spectacular Bid there were many excellent horses on the next level. Smart Strike came right out the gate as a great sire which is a wonderful tribute to Smarten.

Speaking of that generation-I was there as a kid with my family for General Assembly’s 1979 blow out win in the pouring rain in the Travers as well. He held the record until Arrogate broke it. My dad was upset because he wanted to bet on him but talked himself out of it thinking he wouldn’t like the track.

[TapitsGal]

The 1976 crop that included Smarten was also outstanding. After Spectacular Bid there were many excellent horses on the next level. Smart Strike came right out the gate as a great sire which is a wonderful tribute to Smarten.

Speaking of that generation-I was there as a kid with my family for General Assembly’s 1979 blow out win in the pouring rain in the Travers as well. He held the record until Arrogate broke it. My dad was upset because he wanted to bet on him but talked himself out of it thinking he wouldn’t like the track.

I talked myself out of buying a share in Mage. Kicked myself later on after everything was said and done

[TapitsGal]

All the people on the seize the Grey group complaining Endlessly doesn't belong in the Kentucky derby. I pointed out technically neither does seize the Grey from a performance standpoint

[TapitsGal]

Legitify has run two races. One on dirt and one on turf. Ran poorly both times. People are calling for either a class drop or a new career

[TapitsGal]

Fireball birdie was 2nd in a close finish at lone star yesterday

[CoronadosQuest]

Legitify has run two races. One on dirt and one on turf. Ran poorly both times. People are calling for either a class drop or a new career

I'd like for him to try more ground on turf honestly before throwing in the towel on him. Not super convinced that he's a sprinter.

[TapitsGal]

Seize the Grey to the pat day mile

[CoronadosQuest]

Seize the Grey to the pat day mile

He's gonna need his fastest running shoes on cus there are some zoomy horses being pointed for that one.

[Diver52]

Legitify has run two races. One on dirt and one on turf. Ran poorly both times. People are calling for either a class drop or a new career

I'd like for him to try more ground on turf honestly before throwing in the towel on him. Not super convinced that he's a sprinter.

That's my (probably wishful) thinking as well. Sigh.

[BaroqueAgain1]

Forbidden Kingdom is running in the upcoming Kona Gold Stakes at Santa Anita, a 6 1/2-furlong sprint on the dirt. He will be facing formidable opposition in California's favorite sprinter, The Chosen Vron, as well as the classy Express Train, who appears to be cutting back in distance.

[Flanders]

Forbidden Kingdom is running in the upcoming Kona Gold Stakes at Santa Anita, a 6 1/2-furlong sprint on the dirt. He will be facing formidable opposition in California's favorite sprinter, The Chosen Vron, as well as the classy Express Train, who appears to be cutting back in distance.

Express Train hasn't raced since the 2022 Awesome Again. Wild choice of a return race when he hasn't ran in 18 months.

[BaroqueAgain1]

It is an interesting choice for the not-known-for-being-wild John Shirreffs.
However, bringing a distance horse back from a long layoff in a sprint is a tactic I have seen before.

[BaroqueAgain1]

The Chosen Vron wins without much stress, Happy Jack 2nd, Express Train 3rd.
Forbidden Kingdom finished last in the 7-horse field. Tried to stay close, but just backed up in the stretch.

[Flanders]

It is an interesting choice for the not-known-for-being-wild John Shirreffs.
However, bringing a distance horse back from a long layoff in a sprint is a tactic I have seen before.

Oh yeah I was referring to them deciding to face The Chosen Vron after not racing that long. I guess he ran okay to finish 3rd.

[Squeaky]

The Chosen Vron wins without much stress, Happy Jack 2nd, Express Train 3rd.
Forbidden Kingdom finished last in the 7-horse field. Tried to stay close, but just backed up in the stretch.

FK needs to be retired I think-something just not right with him ( breathing, musculoskeletal?)

[TapitsGal]

Ill be greatful when derby day is over so people will stop complaining about Seize the Grey running in the pat day over him staying as an AE in a race he had no business entering to begin with. Now people are complaining lukas put Jamie Torres back on the horse. They want Mike Smith, flavian prat or another big rider on him