Horse Racing questions and answers

[batt33]

[COLOR=rgba(77, 76, 76, 0.9)]Caldera Workout Update
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Caldera worked five furlongs in 1:00 flat yesterday morning at Oaklawn Park. The move was ranked 3/11 on the day. Your son of Liam’s Map continues to be on target for the next option in the condition book on Jan. 25. Oaklawn has cancelled racing and training for this weekend due to inclement weather, so he will have a few easy days before getting back to training early next week.

[batt33]

[COLOR=rgba(77, 76, 76, 0.9)]Real Savvy Update

Real Savvy resumed training last week at Wavertree Stables. Farm trainer Ciaran Dunne expects to put 45-60 days of training into your son of Authentic, at which point he will be ready to rejoin the barn of trainer Christophe Clement. We will keep you updated on his progress as he comes along at the farm.

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[batt33]

noticed the myracehorse ownership batt..thanks for the heads-up on the card being canceled ..are you taking part in any of the LA fire fighting
effort ? unbelievable the amount of damage done by that

You're welcome!
As far as the fires . No not yet. My team is next out for a federal incident. So I have been getting things together.....

[str]

TURFWAY PARK CANCELS THURSDAY CARD DUE TO WIND CHILLS IN SINGLE DIGITSFLORENCE, Ky. (Monday, Jan. 6, 2025) – Turfway Park has canceled its Thursday race card due to lingering effects of Sunday’swinter storm and forecasted single-digit wind chills.The $180,036 Late Pick 5 carryover will now shift to Friday’s card that has a scheduled first post of 5:55 p.m. ET.Officials will continue to monitor the weather forecast throughout the week and provide updates if necessary for any changesregarding Friday through Sunday’s cards.For additional information, visit turfway.com or follow Turfway Park on social media.


I had a horse in that race the #7 horse sweet voyage.

[COLOR=rgba(77, 76, 76, 0.9)]Sweet Voyage Race Update[/COLOR]The race for Sweet Voyage was brought back as an extra for January 16th. Entries will be taken tomorrow and we will follow up once entries are official.

A little distracted with the fires down south. My team is next out so I have been working on getting additional safety officers to help if we are called. They extended the red flag warning for winds.... ugh... praying for no new starts....

Thank you for what you do Batt !
I hope they get that under control soon. It must be devastating for those people that live there.
Good luck and stay safe .

[JBEX]

You're welcome!
As far as the fires . No not yet. My team is next out for a federal incident. So I have been getting things together.....

ok..hope that goes well and stay safe !

[JBEX]

a liam's map that looks good


gulfstream

R2 #1 lamcaro (8-1)
@ 12:55

[str]

a liam's map that looks good

gulfstream

R2 #1 lamcaro (8-1)
@ 12:55

I looked at this race and was ready to post but the site was down. Next thing I know, I'm on the phone and it was too late.
What I was going to say was, if this horse can settle in about 3rd it should run a decent race. I don't recall thinking the winner was one of those but maybe it was.
Looks like the horse ran a respectable race sitting just off the pace. Never easy going 5/8ths like that and pinned inside but it did try and do that. I saw the break was a mess for many, including this one. All in all, a nice effort it looks like.
You don't see the comment of Start: "Poor "very often do you. Almost everybody seemed to get bumped in that race early.

[batt33]

thursday

by army mule ..turfway R3 #3 cassiopeia (7-2) @ 6:55

Back in the 17th along with my horse

TP ENTRIES FRIDAY, TURFWAY PARK, JANUARY 17, 2025 ENTRIES 2ND TP JANUARY 17 6:25ET 6 1/2 FURLONGS ALL WEATHER TRACK MAIDEN CLAIMING 4 YEAR OLDS AND UP PURSE $31,900 FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. Weight, 122 lbs. Claiming Price $50,000, For Each $5,000 To $40,000 1 lb. PROGRAM SELECTIONS:

1	Vanished	Gerardo Corrales Michael McCarthy	1	122	$50,000	L			Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners (Aron Wellman), Gary Barber and Steven Rocco
2	Starship Odyssey	Adam Beschizza Kelsey Danner	2	122	$50,000	L			Starship Stables (Laurence Leavy)
3	Fifth of May	Rafael Hernandez Ben Colebrook	3	122	$50,000	L	B		Hat Creek Racing (Gatewood Bell)
4	A Little Canela	Abel Cedillo Felipe Salas	4	122	$50,000	L			Felipe Salas and Reyes Gutierrez
5	Go Purple	Gavin Ashton John Ortiz	5	122	$50,000	L			Millard R. Seldin Revocable Trust (Scott A. Seldin)
6	Mischief Lily	Santo Sanjur Robert Dobbs, Jr.	6	122	$50,000	L			Kent Tabor, Daniel J. Lynch, Mike Corn and Ken Sentel
7	Cloud Rider	Fernando De La Cruz Justin Wojczynski	7	122	$50,000	L			Kumud S. and Rakesh S. Sikand
8	Evermore	Vincent Cheminaud Ignacio Correas IV	8	122	$50,000	L			Hot Creek Stables, LLC (Thomas M. Moore), Frazier Boyz Racing (Stanley Frazier) and John C. Manly
9	Hi'iaka	Irving Moncada John Ennis	9	117	$50,000	L			John Ennis, Allen Greathouse, Nicholas Greathouse and Mark Arnold
10	Sweet Voyage	Albin Jimenez Jeff Hiles	10	122	$50,000	L			MyRacehorse (Michael Behrens) and Owlcatraz Racing Stable (Thomas Metzger)
11	Elle's Dancer	Joseph Ramos Claude Brownfield III	11	122	$50,000	L			Andy Kohler
12	Cassiopeia	Luan Machado Kelsey Danner	12	122	$50,000	L			Elements Racing, LLC (Stephen Smith) and Eli Diamant

[batt33]

I looked at this race and was ready to post but the site was down. Next thing I know, I'm on the phone and it was too late.
What I was going to say was, if this horse can settle in about 3rd it should run a decent race. I don't recall thinking the winner was one of those but maybe it was.
Looks like the horse ran a respectable race sitting just off the pace. Never easy going 5/8ths like that and pinned inside but it did try and do that. I saw the break was a mess for many, including this one. All in all, a nice effort it looks like.
You don't see the comment of Start: "Poor "very often do you. Almost everybody seemed to get bumped in that race early.

missed it too with the site being down.

[batt33]

Thank you for what you do Batt !
I hope they get that under control soon. It must be devastating for those people that live there.
Good luck and stay safe .

Thanks STR... winds are quiet for now... but they are predicting another wind event next week... hopefully it stays quiet. we are on 2 hour until the 19th when our team goes off rotation .

It's unreal.... dealing with the aftermath... Had the Paradise fire here...... and the park fire..... camp fire.... I had friends lose their home in the paradise fire... moved to Greenville and lost their new home on the Dixie fire..... seeing these new fires.... gets me....

[batt33]

okay back to some updates on my horses STR,JBEX , Madison.. et all
(Black Tie Optional Update( Not this time)]Black Tie Optional continues to catch the eye at Wavertree Stables, where he’s been picking the pace back up after some easier days over the holidays.
Farm trainer Ciaran Dunne seems very pleased with the colt, noting that he’s really come along mentally as he’s been asked to do more. At this still early stage he gives the impression of one who could be on the more precocious side.https://cdnb-media.myracehorse.com/b...6532910719.mp4

[batt33]

[COLOR=rgba(77, 76, 76, 0.9)]Real Savvy Update
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We wanted to pass along some fresh video of Real Savvy along with commentary from Wavetree’s Ciaran Dunne. Your colt has enthusiastically returned to training and is doing well at this early stage of his ramping back up. Ciaran notes that he’s put on some good weight during the time off and is moving nicely since going back under tack.
Real Savvy will likely rejoin the Clement barn in the back half of February with the goal to have him ready when turf season starts up again in New York, typically in mid-April depending on weather.
While Real Savvy closed out his juvenile season with an impressive victory, there are many reasons to believe he’s going to be an even better sophomore, and we can’t wait to see if that comes to fruition this spring and summer
.https://cdnb-media.myracehorse.com/b...6530435890.mp4

[batt33]

[COLOR=rgba(77, 76, 76, 0.9)]Nakoma Workout Report
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Nakoma worked a sharp solo half mile in :48.96 over the Gulfstream Park main track yesterday morning. Trainer Jena Antonucci remains pleased with your daughter of Vekoma, noting she’s still building up her fitness, but progressing in the right direction.
Additionally, since our last update, Vekoma started the year off with a bang, with four winners on New Year’s Day, including two stakes wins at Gulfstream Park.

[batt33]

[COLOR=rgba(77, 76, 76, 0.9)]traight No Chaser Workout Report
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Straight No Chaser moved right along this weekend and breezed five furlongs on Sunday morning at Santa Anita Park. He was credited with a final time of 1:00.60.(12/48) As you will see in the video, he looked like his usual self cruising in the stretch all on his own. Trainer Dan Blacker’s feedback was as follows, “Solo work. Breezed five furlongs on the bridle and went in even fractions. Good energy and moving smoothly.”https://youtu.be/xnRVio0fGyk

[Optional]

Brothers new horse, In Limbo, had a second barrier trial on 23rd.

These are invite only barrier trials for the best new prospects btw.

2nd this time but the trainer says he is very happy with the run as the two colts she fought home against are among the most expensive and top prospects in the country this season.


The run also qualified her for the richest maiden race in the world, called the Magic Millions Debut, for 2yo first starters only.

It's getting exciting!!

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The day is here.

Gold Coast Race 3 #7 In Limbo

8.40pm ET

Form: https://www.punters.com.au/form-guid...-plate-race-3/



She drew barrier 3, which would have been the trainers first choice.

There were 26 nominations who had qualified, they took the best 10. In Limbo was the 7th picked by the handicapper.

She has a top jockey on her, but the jockey on the favorite (#4) rode In Limbo and the 4 in barrier trials, and chose to ride the #4. Probably a strong pointer, but in a field of first starters who knows what might happen.

I notice the favorite is wearing ear muffs into the barriers, suggesting it's not that happy at the barrier yet. In Limbo has been excellent with great barrier manners and temperament, and jumped really well in every trial.


Sadly I am not there at the race today. My brother has been fighting multiple myeloma cancer for the last year. he thought he was beating it. Then he collapsed about a week ago and they found his femur and hip had both fractured and his knees were in trouble. He is hospital for intensive chemo for the next 30 days, and has to have some metal inserted to support bones (multiple myeloma is the cancer that attacks your bone marrow and sucks all the calcium out of your bones until they just start breaking all over our body)

Anyway, he is positive but obviously we can't go to the race. He is still excited to find out how she runs in a real race, and hopefully pick up a share of the 300k first place money.

I'm really hoping she does it for him. He can use all the good news he can get right now to stay strong.



She is paying 6/1 right now. I'm having a $100 swing on her.

Fingers crossed.

[Optional]

If you are awake for Aussie races, brother just gave me a very strong tip for Race 8 at Wyong #1 Robusto at 12.40am ET

https://www.punters.com.au/form-guide/horses/wyong-20250111/wyong-leagues-group-500000-the-lakes-race-8/

The source is solid and not someone to tip often or anything but 'sure' winners in the past. Know nothing else about it. 7/2 favorite right now.

[batt33]

The day is here.

Gold Coast Race 3 #7 In Limbo

8.40pm ET

Form: https://www.punters.com.au/form-guid...-plate-race-3/



She drew barrier 3, which would have been the trainers first choice.

There were 26 nominations who had qualified, they took the best 10. In Limbo was the 7th picked by the handicapper.

She has a top jockey on her, but the jockey on the favorite (#4) rode In Limbo and the 4 in barrier trials, and chose to ride the #4. Probably a strong pointer, but in a field of first starters who knows what might happen.

I notice the favorite is wearing ear muffs into the barriers, suggesting it's not that happy at the barrier yet. In Limbo has been excellent with great barrier manners and temperament, and jumped really well in every trial.


Sadly I am not there at the race today. My brother has been fighting multiple myeloma cancer for the last year. he thought he was beating it. Then he collapsed about a week ago and they found his femur and hip had both fractured and his knees were in trouble. He is hospital for intensive chemo for the next 30 days, and has to have some metal inserted to support bones (multiple myeloma is the cancer that attacks your bone marrow and sucks all the calcium out of your bones until they just start breaking all over our body)

Anyway, he is positive but obviously we can't go to the race. He is still excited to find out how she runs in a real race, and hopefully pick up a share of the 300k first place money.

I'm really hoping she does it for him. He can use all the good news he can get right now to stay strong.



She is paying 6/1 right now. I'm having a $100 swing on her.

Fingers crossed.

Thoughts and prayers for your brother Opti....I lost my wife to brain cancer..... Cancer/Chemo/Radiation is a B**CH

Hope the horse runs well! I will be rooting! Batt

[Optional]

Thanks Batt.

I had the time wrong btw, it's on at 10.40pm, not 8.40

[batt33]

Thanks Batt.

I had the time wrong btw, it's on at 10.40pm, not 8.40

you're welcome.
I thought I missed the race until I looked...

[batt33]

Thanks Batt.

I had the time wrong btw, it's on at 10.40pm, not 8.40

She ran good! relaxed nicely found room at the top of the stretch. Looked like when the jockey tipped her out he decided to go outside and the 2 horse drifted out also then angled inside... overall very nice race!

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She ran good! relaxed nicely found room at the top of the stretch. Looked like when the jockey tipped her out he decided to go outside and the 2 horse drifted out also then angled inside... overall very nice race!

She had an awful start or might have been right in it.

3rd still pays for lunch for him at least.

[JBEX]

I looked at this race and was ready to post but the site was down. Next thing I know, I'm on the phone and it was too late.
What I was going to say was, if this horse can settle in about 3rd it should run a decent race. I don't recall thinking the winner was one of those but maybe it was.
Looks like the horse ran a respectable race sitting just off the pace. Never easy going 5/8ths like that and pinned inside but it did try and do that. I saw the break was a mess for many, including this one. All in all, a nice effort it looks like.
You don't see the comment of Start: "Poor "very often do you. Almost everybody seemed to get bumped in that race early.

was having trouble with the site also..yes I can't remember seeing that many bad start comments in one field and I agree was a decent effort ..only problem I have with it is "sticky mcschnickens" beat him out for 2nd
...wouldn't that be a great name for a derby contender

[str]

was having trouble with the site also..yes I can't remember seeing that many bad start comments in one field and I agree was a decent effort ..only problem I have with it is "sticky mcschnickens" beat him out for 2nd
...wouldn't that be a great name for a derby contender

I have to admit I named a couple of horses terrible names along the way. They were so cheaply bred, I had fun with it. Probably my worst name was Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk. I did that because my father used to go crazy when he came home from work and I was watching the 3 stooges or McHale's Navy on the TV. I loved those when I was about 10 years old.

You typically submit a few names and they give you what they can. Lead Bottom was the other name I'm pretty sure. If you watched those shows, you would know what that stuff is. Have to admit, terrible names. I might have been enjoying myself a bit too much that evening with my roommate's when I came up with those. Lol.

[str]

okay back to some updates on my horses STR,JBEX , Madison.. et all
(Black Tie Optional Update( Not this time)]Black Tie Optional continues to catch the eye at Wavertree Stables, where he’s been picking the pace back up after some easier days over the holidays.
Farm trainer Ciaran Dunne seems very pleased with the colt, noting that he’s really come along mentally as he’s been asked to do more. At this still early stage he gives the impression of one who could be on the more precocious side.https://cdnb-media.myracehorse.com/b...6532910719.mp4

Excellent Batt ! This horse has really taken to try and become a pro at this. You can see it in his face. He was looking all over the place a month or 2 ago when we saw him. Watch at about 30 seconds I think, when they gallop by close to the camera. The lead horse is hawking the camera and keeping a close eye on what is going on. And yes, part of that is because he is alone and leading the group. Then look at your horse. Head down, all business. Only thinking about what he is doing. No looking around or trying to think for himself. He is concentrating on his commands. Of course, he has the lead horse to follow so that allows him to do what he is doing but that is soo cool. He was not there a video or two before. He was looking at open doors and gaps and trying to think for himself. He's growing up in a hurry. Great to see.

That was a pleasure to watch. Thanks Batt.

[str]

She had an awful start or might have been right in it.

3rd still pays for lunch for him at least.

Hi Opti,

So sorry to hear what your brother is dealing with. We all wish him nothing but the best. Sounds like his horse ran well.

And I see where they post all changes for the public including bit changes. That is really good stuff. Don't know why they don't do it in the U.S. They should.

You said it perfectly Opti. 3rd pays for lunch. I like that.

Thanks for the heads up.

[JBEX]

The day is here.

Gold Coast Race 3 #7 In Limbo

8.40pm ET

Form: https://www.punters.com.au/form-guid...-plate-race-3/



She drew barrier 3, which would have been the trainers first choice.

There were 26 nominations who had qualified, they took the best 10. In Limbo was the 7th picked by the handicapper.

She has a top jockey on her, but the jockey on the favorite (#4) rode In Limbo and the 4 in barrier trials, and chose to ride the #4. Probably a strong pointer, but in a field of first starters who knows what might happen.

I notice the favorite is wearing ear muffs into the barriers, suggesting it's not that happy at the barrier yet. In Limbo has been excellent with great barrier manners and temperament, and jumped really well in every trial.


Sadly I am not there at the race today. My brother has been fighting multiple myeloma cancer for the last year. he thought he was beating it. Then he collapsed about a week ago and they found his femur and hip had both fractured and his knees were in trouble. He is hospital for intensive chemo for the next 30 days, and has to have some metal inserted to support bones (multiple myeloma is the cancer that attacks your bone marrow and sucks all the calcium out of your bones until they just start breaking all over our body)

Anyway, he is positive but obviously we can't go to the race. He is still excited to find out how she runs in a real race, and hopefully pick up a share of the 300k first place money.

I'm really hoping she does it for him. He can use all the good news he can get right now to stay strong.



She is paying 6/1 right now. I'm having a $100 swing on her.

Fingers crossed.

Thoughts and prayers for your brother Opti....I lost my wife to brain cancer..... Cancer/Chemo/Radiation is a B**CH

Hope the horse runs well! I will be rooting! Batt

sorry to hear from both of you guys..hope your brother does well opti

[Madison]

Liam's Map

FYI, AQ R5 #5 MSW firster Liam's Map/Tapit

[str]

Thoughts and prayers for your brother Opti....I lost my wife to brain cancer..... Cancer/Chemo/Radiation is a B**CH

Hope the horse runs well! I will be rooting! Batt

I'm so sorry to hear that Batt. That is brutal. Lost my niece to it about 6 months ago. Same stuff. Just terrible.

[JBEX]

FYI, AQ R5 #5 MSW firster Liam's Map/Tapit

actually two in this race and both first time starters

#2 orogonite (8-1)
#5 senor poncho (7-2)

@ 2:10

obviously 7-2 ml says something but don't think the other is ridiculous either



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R7 aqueduct

#6 next on stage (20-1)
by liam's map

#8 dot marie (30-1)
by army mule

think the LM not crazy at a price..the AM looks in over her head




.

[str]

FYI, AQ R5 #5 MSW firster Liam's Map/Tapit

actually two in this race and both first time starters

#2 orogonite (8-1)
#5 senor poncho (7-2)

@ 2:10

obviously 7-2 ml says something but don't think the other is ridiculous either



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R7 aqueduct

#6 next on stage (20-1)
by liam's map

#8 dot marie (30-1)
by army mule

think the LM not crazy at a price..the AM looks in over her head




.

Both have very impressive gate works buried in their form. Would not be surprised if both did not make a decent showing.

[batt33]

I'm so sorry to hear that Batt. That is brutal. Lost my niece to it about 6 months ago. Same stuff. Just terrible.

Thanks STR... sorry to hear about your neice

[batt33]

sorry to hear from both of you guys..hope your brother does well opti

Thanks JBEX

[batt33]

She had an awful start or might have been right in it.

3rd still pays for lunch for him at least.

I did notice she did break a little slow.... I saw it was the first time with a barrier blanket... and that seemed kinda awkward to her when the gates opened.... only saw the race once... wish I could have watched again.

[batt33]

actually two in this race and both first time starters

#2 orogonite (8-1)
#5 senor poncho (7-2)

@ 2:10

obviously 7-2 ml says something but don't think the other is ridiculous either



-----


R7 aqueduct

#6 next on stage (20-1)
by liam's map

#8 dot marie (30-1)
by army mule

think the LM not crazy at a price..the AM looks in over her head




.

thanks I will take a look!

[JBEX]

thanks I will take a look!

orogonite scratched as you've probably seen..5 entries with scratches including a couple one ..all 5-1 or lower @ 7 mtp