Horse Racing questions and answers

[JBEX]

Last week almost felt like the Army Mules were just OK. Then you look again and about half of them were either 1st or 2nd. That's nuts !
In the long run, are there others out there that are that consistent? Can't be many.

they are extremely consistent with good efforts..looking at there pp's for over 3 years now and without being biased (which i could be accused of with the time investment) i am really amazed with what he's produced for a very low stud fee ..it's been more the last 3 years but the current runners including the 2 year olds fee was $10k or less

[str]

week 4 .. 7/21 -7/27
opening day sar to last day dmr (mid sept)
army mule progeny at ...

saratoga/del mar/monmouth/ellis/colonial
(del mar and colonial haven't begun yet)

monday and tuesday will look at all tracks ..weds to sunday the 5 above

everything for this week will be in this post
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7/21 monday ****

louisiana 3 @ 6:01
#7 battleoftheravine (8-1)
like this one

Last week almost felt like the Army Mules were just OK. Then you look again and about half of them were either 1st or 2nd. That's nuts !
In the long run, are there others out there that are that consistent? Can't be many.

[JBEX]

10959/10994/10999



week 4 .. 7/21 -7/27
opening day sar to last day dmr (mid sept)
army mule progeny at ...

saratoga/del mar/monmouth/ellis/colonial

monday and tuesday will look at all tracks ..weds to sunday the 5 above

everything for this week will be in this post
will be a notification when I post


7/21 monday ****

louisiana 3 @ 6:01
#7 battleoftheravine (8-1)
like this one

going in i thought he had a shot to get the lead and ,imo, when he didn't that was that .. feel he was an overlay in spite of where he finished
last @ 18-1


7/22 tuesday ****

parx 8 @ 3:53
#2 mission first (9-2)
2nd @ 8-1 .. 3-5 won $13 ex (2)

louisiana 2 @ 5:33
#3 be here now (4-5)
WON $2.40 ... easy


7/23 weds ****

sar 7 @ 4:40
#6 pam pam (8-1)

str..rick dutrow won with her 1st off the claim last start
out @ 14-1



7/24 thursday ****

colonial 5 @ 12:59
#2 master mule (5-1)
out @ 7-2


7/25 friday ****

nothing

7/26 saturday ****

saratoga 2 @ 1:07
#4 soldier n diplomat (8-5)
2 yo debut.. $950k auction purchase ..amazing for a $7.5k fee (in 2022)
WON $3.90


colonial 3 @ 1:30
#7 my stubborn lassie (5-2)
2yo debut
3rd @ 2-1


7/27 sunday ****

forgot to post today's lone runner .. sorry
sar 2 #6 backstretch rose WON $4.60







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[JBEX]

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[JBEX]

probably 4 or 5 years away from it running but it'll be interesting to see what danse macabre produces as a broodmare ..have to think they'll be using a premiere sire for her first mating

[JBEX]

nothing today

[str]

How can you not love a horse named 'Book 'em Danno'?

Agree. What a GREAT name.

That group of owners is such a cool thing to see. It is a dream come true scenario Nasher.

I have a group of friends that I grew up with, played sports with and even against sometimes, went to high school with, that after I became a trainer, we set up a similar small syndicate. A one or two horse at a time partnership. It was GREAT ! Just claimers, but that did not matter a bit.
We won races, lost races, had our highs and lows that all come with the game. The best part of all of it, win or lose, was sharing the experiences with people I grew up with. To this day, we still get together once, twice a year for the triple crown or BC races and sit around and tell old stories, a couple of lies, and many a fond memory. That never gets old Nasher. And the fact that overall, we win long term betting is even better. We don't win much. But we do win. Then each fall, we get a couple bushels of crabs and sit around for hours picking, drinking, telling stories, and it's all a blessing.
I love those guys. I love the ties that still bind today. It is a privilege to have been able to train for that group and after all these years, still partner up to try and win a couple of times a year.
At the end of the day Nasher, memories usually carry all the weight. That said, these guys with that horse are about a couple of wins away from having a movie made of their venture. Don't let them win a Breeders Cup Sprint this fall. And this horse has the perfect style to have a big chance at that. Lays off the pace, but not too far back. Fractions of 21-44 is almost guaranteed in the BC Sprint. It's a perfect setup for him. If it happens, it would be incredible. I know I'm rooting for them.

[stevenash]

How can you not love a horse named 'Book 'em Danno'?

[str]

Sorry to hear Bud. Stuff I'd brush off with little thought years ago takes its toll now. Hope you are on the upswing.

Doing fine now Madison. Appreciate the well wishes.

[JBEX]

put up saturday ... 10699

keep putting 699 instead of 999 .. sorry

[JBEX]

put up saturday ... 10699

[JBEX]

both army mules's at saratoga scratched

[Madison]

Sorry for the absence folks. This Covid crap is a bitch.

I'm seeing things. Just haven't been up to answering but I will soon.

Sorry to hear Bud. Stuff I'd brush off with little thought years ago takes its toll now. Hope you are on the upswing.

[str]

that's what's happening to army gal tomorrow except they're trying the turf ..she ran last friday

Running back this quickly is a real positive. With today’s entry times being so far out, for a trainer to have that thought run across their mind to enter back that quickly after a poor performance tells you quite a bit. Anytime I see a quick turnaround, I always see it as a big positive . With the last race being a poor one, making the odds likely higher today, I find it very difficult to toss those types.

[JBEX]

posted result (last @ 1-2)

have a hunch she might have not liked being pressed on the rail for the first time ..considering it was a mile and she held the lead for about 6.5 furlongs I think it sets up nice for a cutback next race ..back to stalking the pace again in that

that's what's happening to army gal tomorrow except they're trying the turf ..she ran last friday

[JBEX]

posted 3 for tomorrow..10999

[JBEX]

"leon blue" named after the late trainer leon blusiewucz who you said you knew (quite a character you said as do many others) in his racetrack days and a horse we discussed once before ..he won today and is quite a gritty performer overall including today's win ..check out his pp's if you get a chance

R3 #5

[JBEX]

what a bummer..RTC scratched at the gate

[JBEX]

Pretty cool you caught that "Remember The Chief" reference, in honor of Allen Jerkins, AM's trainer.

Both can win in here and while I do get 20-1, don't you wish all 20-1 shots looked like this one does.

remember on ocassion he gave horses multiple 6f to 1 mile workouts approaching a race ..knew he meant business when he did that

well they'll only be one going ..#4 army proud is scratched..kind of glad about that with all the talk about the other ..also chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon..off track wouldn't discourage me as AM's like the mud

[str]

the other one #4 army proud (9-2)certainly live also especially with irad taking the mount but I'm more intrigued with RTC at a price

Pretty cool you caught that "Remember The Chief" reference, in honor of Allen Jerkins, AM's trainer.

Both can win in here and while I do get 20-1, don't you wish all 20-1 shots looked like this one does.

[JBEX]

glad you're feeling better str

these are great betting races for sure and either wouldn't surprise me ..I think #6 RTC has some interesting things going on at a big price..in a nutshell;a shot to run at this level and distance (together) with a race in him for fitness and blinkers back on which produced front running ability in the past .. be interesting if he does pull it off will the fox crew mention the late,great allen jerkens whose nickname was "the chief" for those who don't know

the other one #4 army proud (9-2)certainly live also especially with irad taking the mount but I'm more intrigued with RTC at a price

[JBEX]

I think I'm back in the saddle again, but, still some fog in the vicinity. Lol.

Just looked at the Saratoga race for today with to AM's entered. Maiden 20k and really competitive.
You can tell when Saratoga runs. All the horses are entered with a purpose. No running just to run stuff there. Everybody wants to win every race. Not that they always don't but they enter in reasonable spots instead of this wish and hope stuff. Great racing up there. Half the horses could win that race and it would not be a surprise. Great to see. Value all over the place. No need to stick with favorites when at Saratoga. GL everyone.

glad you're feeling better str

these are great betting races for sure and either wouldn't surprise me ..I think #6 RTC has some interesting things going on at a big price..in a nutshell;a shot to run at this level and distance (together) with a race in him for fitness and blinkers back on which produced front running ability in the past .. be interesting if he does pull it off will the fox crew mention the late,great allen jerkens whose nickname was "the chief" for those who don't know

[str]

4:47 AM.
It's feed time.

1 scoop of oats for everyone. Just a hand full if they are in today.

Let's get this day started.

[str]

I think I'm back in the saddle again, but, still some fog in the vicinity. Lol.

Just looked at the Saratoga race for today with to AM's entered. Maiden 20k and really competitive.
You can tell when Saratoga runs. All the horses are entered with a purpose. No running just to run stuff there. Everybody wants to win every race. Not that they always don't but they enter in reasonable spots instead of this wish and hope stuff. Great racing up there. Half the horses could win that race and it would not be a surprise. Great to see. Value all over the place. No need to stick with favorites when at Saratoga. GL everyone.

[JBEX]

added thursday army mule ...10999

[JBEX]

mountaineer horse scratched

[JBEX]

have a hunch with the northeast weather penn will be off the turf which is no problem for army mule progeny ..will report back later

got confused.. it's mountaineer not penn and forecast looks good there

[JBEX]

have a hunch with the northeast weather penn will be off the turf which is no problem for army mule progeny ..will report back later

[JBEX]

posted results of 4 early races..one more at mountaineer tonight

[JBEX]

10959/10994



week 3 .. 7/14 -7/20
opening day sar to last day dmr (mid sept)
army mule progeny at ...

saratoga/del mar/monmouth/ellis/colonial

from now on [NEW]
monday and tuesday will look at all tracks ..weds to sunday the 5 above

everything for this week will be in this post
will be a notification when I post


7/14 monday ****

ellis 4 @ 2:16
#8 airborne elite (7-2)
2nd @ 9-5 ..neck

thistledown 5 @ 2:50
#6 holidays army brat (5-1)
2nd @ 8-1 .. 2 horses <= 2-1 .. $34 ($2) exacta with one of those

parx 6 @ 2:59
la de peluche (20-1)
last @ 41-1

horseshoe 4 @ 3:43
#2 lalily (4-1)
2nd @ 6-1

mountaineer 2 @ 7:25
#4 lieutenant stan (4-1)
scratched


7/15 tuesday ****


finger lakes 6 @ 3:25
#1 trojan mule (9-2)
4th @ 9-2..head off 3rd


parx 9 @ 4:20
#1 amy mule (6-1)
4th @ 6-1


7/16 weds ****

only core tracks going are saratoga and colonial and there is nothing


7/17 thursday ****

saratoga 5 @ 3:27
#4 army proud (9-2) early scratch
#6 remember the chief (20-1) gate scratch

going in same race

7/18 friday ****

saratoga 2 @ 1:43
#8 army gal (8-1)
scratched

saratoga 6 @ 3:57
#2 party in the army (5-2)
2 year old debut
scratched

monmouth 8 @ 5:17
#9 molly's a bullet (6-1)
last @ 17-1


7/19 saturday ****

colonial 2 @ 1pm
#3 colonel tully (5-2)
out @ 8-5


ellis 2 @ 1:19
#8 brooklyn drew (6-1)
2nd @ 5-2 .. < 1 length

colonial 7 @ 3:30
#4 splash of jack (20-1)
out @ 24-1

woodbine 6 @ 3:43
#6 danse macabre (2-1)
WON $4.60



7/20 sunday ****

nothing at 5 core tracks


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[JBEX]

Sorry for the absence folks. This Covid crap is a bitch.

I'm seeing things. Just haven't been up to answering but I will soon.

sure you'll make some progress next week str ..whenever you feel up to it on the comments

[Easy-Rider 66]

Sorry for the absence folks. This Covid crap is a bitch.

I'm seeing things. Just haven't been up to answering but I will soon.

no rush STR get well. thx

[str]

Sorry for the absence folks. This Covid crap is a bitch.

I'm seeing things. Just haven't been up to answering but I will soon.

[JBEX]

added sunday army mule

[JBEX]

10959

new page

week 2 .. 7/7 -7/13
opening day sar to last day dmr (mid sept)
army mule progeny at ...

saratoga/del mar/monmouth/ellis/colonial
(del mar and colonial haven't begun yet)
may look at other tracks on occasion but committed to above 5

everything for this week will be in this post
will be a notification when I post



7/7 monday ****


parx 2 @ 1:07
#5 la de peluche (8-1)
last @ 27-1


thistledown 7 @ 3:50
#7 sgt york (7-2)
out @ 9-2



7/9 weds ****


belterra 2 @ 1:05
#2 bourbon state (2-1) 222
won $2.80 .. easy


horseshoe 2 @ 2:41
#6 army girl (10-1)
3rd @ 6-1


thistledown 4 @ 2:20
#4 army kitten (2-1)
2nd @ 2-1 .. < 1 length


7/10 thursday ****


thistledown 6 @ 3:20
#1 wisconsin gal (2-1)
scratched

7/11 friday ****

saratoga 4 @ 2:52
#9 army gal (3-1)
off turf and she is main track only
last @ 1-2


7/12 saturday ****

colonial 2 @ 12:58
#1 flick (2-1)
3rd @ 3-1


gulfstream 2 @ 1:24
#10 army medic (10-1)
out @ 7-1


saratoga 4 @ 2:13
#6 cee pee gee (7-2)
out @ 9-5


fairmount 2 @ 2:55
#2 alto road (9-2)
3rd @ 1-2 ..nose from 2nd ..5 horse field




ellis 7 @ 3:42
#6 wonder of you (6-1)
WON $14.74




sunday 7/13 ****

ellis 2 @ 1:19
#1 colonel caliente (5-1)
out @ 6-1


woodbine 10 @ 6:03
#6 human desire (5-1)
3rd @ 5-2 .. 6 horse field and missed 2nd by a neck




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