Horse Racing questions and answers

[str]

I thought I would post that Rich Dauer who was the 2nd baseman for the Balt. Orioles in the late 70's and early 80's passed away it was announced on Monday. He was 72. He won a world series ring in 1983 with the O's as their 2nd baseman and was with the Astros as the 1st base coach in 2017.

I never got to know Rich well, but we spent a couple of years sitting next to each other at Timonium during the summer meets. Pretty sure I posted about that in here. I know I have somewhere in SBR.
Rich was a super friendly guy. Really welcoming to talk to. He was a quiet kind of guy but when you got to know him a bit, he loosened up and was quite a character. Funny, smart, and he loved going to the track and watching the races for about half the day card before he had to leave for the ballfield for home games.
It's funny, but years, decades removed from the game, some memories and recollections still make me smile and remind me of how much fun it was and how lucky I was to get a chance to talk to all the different people I was so blessed to be able to.
Rich Dauer would be near the top of any list in my mind.

Heck of a guy. Rest in Peace Rich.

[str]

my unbiased choice would be #4 smooth claret (6-1)..
think it's interesting JV would hop off #7 considering she didn't run so bad first out ..showed speed vs open msw at baq in sept which matches up pretty well vs these ..I know ..I'm a traitor lol..probable be sorry when the AM scampers home 1st ..I think that ultimately she's going to be a sprinter and trying to get a little stamina while maybe picking up minor spoils underneath

I didn't notice the 120-1 ..certainly made some people happy who spread out underneath in triples and supers that day

I could not argue with the 4 horse. Barclay is so solid. And he never trains for speed. That was all the horse on that 1st race. Maybe JV worked her when she went 58 4/5ths last month. That isn't Barclays style either. That was all from the horse. I don't care what any %'s might say, he is excellent.

[JBEX]

She looks alive in this race. Don't let the poor trainers stats fool you. This guy knows what he is doing with babies. I would expect this horse to run well and be prominent early.

On a side note, did you see the 2nd time starter #3 that went off 120.00-1 first time out and finished 3rd. Stepping up off that but you don't see that very often.

my unbiased choice would be #4 smooth claret (6-1)..
think it's interesting JV would hop off #7 considering she didn't run so bad first out ..showed speed vs open msw at baq in sept which matches up pretty well vs these ..I know ..I'm a traitor lol..probable be sorry when the AM scampers home 1st ..I think that ultimately she's going to be a sprinter and trying to get a little stamina while maybe picking up minor spoils underneath

I didn't notice the 120-1 ..certainly made some people happy who spread out underneath in triples and supers that day

[str]

by army mule..gulfstream R1 #1 grade a (4-1) @ 12:20

She looks alive in this race. Don't let the poor trainers stats fool you. This guy knows what he is doing with babies. I would expect this horse to run well and be prominent early.

On a side note, did you see the 2nd time starter #3 that went off 120.00-1 first time out and finished 3rd. Stepping up off that but you don't see that very often.

[JBEX]

by army mule..gulfstream R1 #1 grade a (4-1) @ 12:20

[JBEX]

by army mule..turfway
R1 #3 lalily (12-1) @ 5:55..
R6 #3 cassiopeia (2-1) @ 8:25
by liam's map ..turfway R4 #8 world of wonder (5-1) @ 7:25

both scratched..R1 out of money @7-2

[JBEX]

[COLOR=rgba(77, 76, 76, 0.9)]Sweet Voyage Update
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Sweet Voyage has remained in good order at HighPointe. Trainer Jeff Hiles has opted to continue using that uphill synthetic surface over the last week and plans to breeze Sweet Voyage on Wednesday, which will be her final prep work leading up to our target race on February 12th. She will be entered this coming Wednesday as well.https://cdnb-media.myracehorse.com/b...8632621841.mp4

her last race was the same as cassiopeia's..dropping her down a notch here

[batt33]

[COLOR=rgba(77, 76, 76, 0.9)]Sweet Voyage Update
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Sweet Voyage has remained in good order at HighPointe. Trainer Jeff Hiles has opted to continue using that uphill synthetic surface over the last week and plans to breeze Sweet Voyage on Wednesday, which will be her final prep work leading up to our target race on February 12th. She will be entered this coming Wednesday as well.https://cdnb-media.myracehorse.com/b...8632621841.mp4

[JBEX]

R6 #3 cassiopeia (2-1) @ 8:25

Talk about a hunch bet. Check out my avatar.

I guessed that's a constellation before I verified..like her in this race besides just being an AM

[Madison]

Synonymous with my recent results. SCRATCHED.

[Madison]

R6 #3 cassiopeia (2-1) @ 8:25

Talk about a hunch bet. Check out my avatar.

[JBEX]

by army mule..turfway
R1 #3 lalily (12-1) @ 5:55..
R6 #3 cassiopeia (2-1) @ 8:25
by liam's map ..turfway R4 #8 world of wonder (5-1) @ 7:25

[str]

As always I enjoy your insights! and have to go back and take a closer look to learn a little more!

Think he dropped the bit into the first turn about 1/2 way around before the gate stuff. The riders butt hits the saddle for a jump or two until he gets the horse going again. This horse is way cool.

[batt33]

As always I enjoy your insights! and have to go back and take a closer look to learn a little more!

[str]

https://cdnb-media.myracehorse.com/b...8592576146.mp4

[COLOR=rgba(77, 76, 76, 0.9)]Black Tie Optional Video Update
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Enjoy the accompanying video of Black Tie Optional (Stylishly ’23) training this past Friday with fellow MyRacehorse prospect Native Brew (Yaupon). Wavertree Stables trainer Ciaran Dunne has focused in recent weeks on getting the youngsters accustomed to the starting gate, and both colts have handled the process well. Ciaran feels they now have enough foundation in that regard so they’ll be prepared for further gate schooling when they graduate to the racetrack. We would expect both colts to start breezing in the next couple of weeks.

Remember the big kid in school that was cool but a complete oaf? Like Lumpy on Leave it to Beaver. That is the Stylishly baby. Watch him drop the bit on the way to the gate. Thinks he is finished. And Did you see when the other horse switches his tail and hits him in the face near the end. Lololol.
That's great !
He is new favorite baby of yours. He truly made me LOL.

[str]

[COLOR=rgba(77, 76, 76, 0.9)]Real Savvy Video Update
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Check out this video of Real Savvy taken last Friday at Wavertree Stables. As you’ll hear from farm trainer Ciaran Dunne, your colt had his first easy breeze back last week and seems to be doing extremely well. He’ll have a few more works at the farm before he’s ready to ship back to the Clement barn.

https://cdnb-media.myracehorse.com/blog/video/RealSavvyField013125_1738595941461/MP4/RealSavvyField013125_1738595941461.mp4

Boy I'm looking forward to him getting back to the track!

Man, Batt. Listen to every word this man says. He is one of the best assets in your stable.

Horse is everything he says it is at this point. He looks fabulous! And the mental side. Awesome.

[str]

I don't know who runs the video.... but geez keep it steady...

Caldera Additional Breeze Video


https://cdnb-media.myracehorse.com/b...8601436614.mp4

Lol. That what happens when you watch with one eye and try and record with the other.

Hope the other horse gets an extra carrot for being the guinea pig.

[str]

Report: Stronach hires racing exec to explore sale of 1/ST tracks

^ Hope they can sell their assets to peoples interested in preserving The game and of course making a profit too.

Rest assured they will my friend.

[str]

Hey STR: Just saw a message from HRN and they said R. Dutrow has a horse on the derby trail. Captain Cook just scored in the Withers. By Practical Joke out of an Indian Charlie Mare. Look like he will stay in NY to try and qualify for the big race. Thought I would pass it on. GL to Rick and the connections.

Thanks EZ. Just read it.

[batt33]

https://cdnb-media.myracehorse.com/blog/video/Stylishly2023NotThisTimeChestnutSpanxamillion2023YauponBay013125_1738592576146/MP4/Stylishly2023NotThisTimeChestnutSpanxamillion2023YauponBay013125_1738592576146.mp4

[COLOR=rgba(77, 76, 76, 0.9)]Black Tie Optional Video Update
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Enjoy the accompanying video of Black Tie Optional (Stylishly ’23) training this past Friday with fellow MyRacehorse prospect Native Brew (Yaupon). Wavertree Stables trainer Ciaran Dunne has focused in recent weeks on getting the youngsters accustomed to the starting gate, and both colts have handled the process well. Ciaran feels they now have enough foundation in that regard so they’ll be prepared for further gate schooling when they graduate to the racetrack. We would expect both colts to start breezing in the next couple of weeks.