Final major preps for the Breeder's Cup begin this Saturday. At Philadelphia Park, Careless Jewel will face the DP based Bon Jovi Girl (again) and Just Jenda in the Cotillion Stakes. Meanwhile at Belmont 5 G1's: Vosburgh, Flower Bowl, Beldame, Turf Classic and Jockey Club Gold Cup make up "Super Saturday", and Sunday is just as good with the Pilgrim, Miss Grillo and Kelso (who could feature another filly taking on the boys, but we'll see if she's entered), also Sunday is Europe's big day with the Arc.
Right now, it looks like that the ground at Longchamp is good to firm, this is bad news for US fans (like myself) who want to see Sea the Stars in the Breeder's Cup this year. However, good news for the Euros as he would be running in the Arc. Among the contendors, Ballydolye's Fame and Glory, last year's BC Turf champ Conduit, Dar Re Mi (who was DQ'ed from her upset win over Stacelita. A little bit of Pop Culture triva: She's owned by Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber (Yes THAT Andrew Lloyd-Webber of Evita, Phantom of the Opera ect. fame.), and undefeated filly Stacelita.
As for this past weekend's races, it was upset city. Two former claimers won the Kentucky Cup Classic and Maryland Million Classic respectivly, also up at Woodbine Milwaukee Appeal and Hooh Why went down. Also Indian Blessing won what is expected to be her second to last start in her career, nipping Sara Louise at the wire in the Gallant Bloom. The next two weeks in the US and Europe will be very exciting!
Finally, I started a new project (yes another one), this time it focuses on the old time horses, for more information please visit Historic Thoroughbreds.
Showing posts with label Sara Louise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sara Louise. Show all posts
September 28, 2009
September 1, 2009
The Bull and Rachel: History! And Borail and the Bird back together
If you remember during the Travers Vault, I featured Holy Bull since he was one of the winners. Well ironicly Holy Bull also won the Woodward, which of course Rachel Alexandra will be going in this Saturday. Here is a video of The Bull's Woodward:
He was the last 3yo to take the Woodward... until possibly Saturday when Rachel tries to become the first filly/mare to win it (let alone as a 3yo.) Speaking of Rachel, her jockey Calvin Borel has found a mount for the Breeder's Cup Classic. And he knows his mount pretty well, Mine That Bird and Calvin will be reunited for the Goodwood and BCC. Now of course, Jess Jackson could change his mind, and send Rachel to the BC, but according to this article, she might be done for the year after the Woodward. It will be an intersting few weeks leading up to the Jockey Club Gold Cup and Beldame where should could face Zenyatta (highley unlikley though).
BTW since I didn't post yesterday LDP of Horsin Around was correct with the trivia question. Sara Louise upset Rachel in the Pocahontas (Rach was the favorite), in her defence though she ran into trouble in that race. It was also the last time Brian Hernandez Jr. was on Rachel, the next time which was the Golden Rod. That is when Calvin and Rachel turned the tables on Sara by breaking a stakes record. Those two have not looked back since.
He was the last 3yo to take the Woodward... until possibly Saturday when Rachel tries to become the first filly/mare to win it (let alone as a 3yo.) Speaking of Rachel, her jockey Calvin Borel has found a mount for the Breeder's Cup Classic. And he knows his mount pretty well, Mine That Bird and Calvin will be reunited for the Goodwood and BCC. Now of course, Jess Jackson could change his mind, and send Rachel to the BC, but according to this article, she might be done for the year after the Woodward. It will be an intersting few weeks leading up to the Jockey Club Gold Cup and Beldame where should could face Zenyatta (highley unlikley though).
BTW since I didn't post yesterday LDP of Horsin Around was correct with the trivia question. Sara Louise upset Rachel in the Pocahontas (Rach was the favorite), in her defence though she ran into trouble in that race. It was also the last time Brian Hernandez Jr. was on Rachel, the next time which was the Golden Rod. That is when Calvin and Rachel turned the tables on Sara by breaking a stakes record. Those two have not looked back since.
August 30, 2009
Summer the Icon Note Capt!
Heh heh, just a mashup for this weekends big winners up at Saratoga which wraps up next Monday with the Hopeful. This was a very interesting weekend as it was a return of a very good 3yo who hit hard times as a 4yo, a DQ for the first time in a very prestigous race, a romp in a race named after an undefeated filly and the "Other Bird" flattering you know who (wink, wink).
Yesterday was an exciting day up at Saratoga as Music Note who did not come out on form as a 4yo won the Ballerina yesterday upsetting Indian Blessing. IMO Music Note looked better sprinting, then she does going route. As for Indian Blessing, sadly her last two races have not looked good. And honestly I'm suprised how well she's been holding up as her sire is not known for his soundness. Also returning yesterday for Godolphin was Sara Louise, better known as the filly who gave Rachel Alexandra her last loss. For bonus points what was the name of the race (I'll have the answer tomorrow), no prize though sorry! Rachel did defeat her though in the very next race (no bonus points for this, but I will also say the answer tomorrow).
Vineyard Haven made his US seasonal debut yesterday in the King's Bishop. Unfortanlly for him, he was DQ'ed from his win after bumping with runner-up Capt. Candyman Can not once, but twice. I believe this is Candy Ride's first G1 winner. Munnings and Big Drama where nowhere to be found in the exciting finish.
Finally the "Other Bird" is now Mine That Bird, as Summer Bird becomes the 30th Belmont/Travers winner. The first since his father did so in 2004. Congrats to Tim Ice and Summer Bird's owners. The second place finisher was really suprising as Hold Me Back who I tossed on Friday got up to be second, and Quality Road was third. In all honestly that has to be very disapointing for his connections, considering the runner-up in the Amsterdam came back to win. Secondly, Summer Bird is now the #1 3yo colt and last, but not least a win by Rachel next week will seal up the HOY for her. I'll have a preview of the Woodward and the Hopeful on Friday.
Today Icon Project (a half sister to the dam of Munnings ironicly), pretty much dismantled the Personal Ensign. Delaware Handicap winner Swift Temper was second and Obeah runner up Morena was third. Ironcily the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and last place finishers have run/won at Delaware Park (Icon Project, Swift Temper, Morena, last year's Susan's Girl winner Weathered and Unbridled Belle).
Dispointements for this weekend:
Munnings and Big Drama- 3rd and I don't even know where in the King's Bishop? It basically knocks them out of Champion Sprinter talk and it's down to Fab. Strike and Zenzational.
Our Edge- Eased in the Travers, hopefully he's okay
Unbridled Belle- her Personal Ensign today was bad. I know her owners where going to be retiring her after this season, but I'm sad that she may go out on a low note.
Suprises:
Hold Me Back- that was awesome that he got up for second, I don't know what his chances are in the KY Cup as I think there will be some synth specialists going there.
Icon Project- Did I think she would win? Yes, but to win by that much? No way that was a freaking amazing race by her. Hopefully this puts the DelCap over the top for G1 status, but not sure. The DelOaks should also be looked at as the past two years the winner of that race has gone on to win the Alabama.
Sara Louise- I thought she may needed a race, but it was a very nice comeback.
So there is one more weekend up at Saratoga before moving back south for Belmont (until October), then Aquaduct. And luckly the Woodward and Forego look like they are going to be fantastic races. A few things before I wrap up the post for tonight, I'm starting a podcast (which is something I mentioned before). It's going to be called Thoroughbred Rush and you can find the shownotes here. Episodes will be released once a week on Mondays (I'll be recording them on Sunday nights after the last major stakes race of the weekend (if there are any on Sunday)). I'll be very interested in the responce I get. But more info on this will becoming tomorrow.
Also Next Sunday, I'm having a Blogger's Roundtable. I had planned on doing it today, but totally forgot to announce it. So it will be next weekend at 6pm. I'm using Coveritlive.com's software to host the chat. If you are interested in being part of the panel send me a PM on twitter, my screenname is TBChat!.
Everyone enjoy the rest of your weekend! I'll have another post either tomorrow or Tuesday!
Yesterday was an exciting day up at Saratoga as Music Note who did not come out on form as a 4yo won the Ballerina yesterday upsetting Indian Blessing. IMO Music Note looked better sprinting, then she does going route. As for Indian Blessing, sadly her last two races have not looked good. And honestly I'm suprised how well she's been holding up as her sire is not known for his soundness. Also returning yesterday for Godolphin was Sara Louise, better known as the filly who gave Rachel Alexandra her last loss. For bonus points what was the name of the race (I'll have the answer tomorrow), no prize though sorry! Rachel did defeat her though in the very next race (no bonus points for this, but I will also say the answer tomorrow).
Vineyard Haven made his US seasonal debut yesterday in the King's Bishop. Unfortanlly for him, he was DQ'ed from his win after bumping with runner-up Capt. Candyman Can not once, but twice. I believe this is Candy Ride's first G1 winner. Munnings and Big Drama where nowhere to be found in the exciting finish.
Finally the "Other Bird" is now Mine That Bird, as Summer Bird becomes the 30th Belmont/Travers winner. The first since his father did so in 2004. Congrats to Tim Ice and Summer Bird's owners. The second place finisher was really suprising as Hold Me Back who I tossed on Friday got up to be second, and Quality Road was third. In all honestly that has to be very disapointing for his connections, considering the runner-up in the Amsterdam came back to win. Secondly, Summer Bird is now the #1 3yo colt and last, but not least a win by Rachel next week will seal up the HOY for her. I'll have a preview of the Woodward and the Hopeful on Friday.
Today Icon Project (a half sister to the dam of Munnings ironicly), pretty much dismantled the Personal Ensign. Delaware Handicap winner Swift Temper was second and Obeah runner up Morena was third. Ironcily the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and last place finishers have run/won at Delaware Park (Icon Project, Swift Temper, Morena, last year's Susan's Girl winner Weathered and Unbridled Belle).
Dispointements for this weekend:
Munnings and Big Drama- 3rd and I don't even know where in the King's Bishop? It basically knocks them out of Champion Sprinter talk and it's down to Fab. Strike and Zenzational.
Our Edge- Eased in the Travers, hopefully he's okay
Unbridled Belle- her Personal Ensign today was bad. I know her owners where going to be retiring her after this season, but I'm sad that she may go out on a low note.
Suprises:
Hold Me Back- that was awesome that he got up for second, I don't know what his chances are in the KY Cup as I think there will be some synth specialists going there.
Icon Project- Did I think she would win? Yes, but to win by that much? No way that was a freaking amazing race by her. Hopefully this puts the DelCap over the top for G1 status, but not sure. The DelOaks should also be looked at as the past two years the winner of that race has gone on to win the Alabama.
Sara Louise- I thought she may needed a race, but it was a very nice comeback.
So there is one more weekend up at Saratoga before moving back south for Belmont (until October), then Aquaduct. And luckly the Woodward and Forego look like they are going to be fantastic races. A few things before I wrap up the post for tonight, I'm starting a podcast (which is something I mentioned before). It's going to be called Thoroughbred Rush and you can find the shownotes here. Episodes will be released once a week on Mondays (I'll be recording them on Sunday nights after the last major stakes race of the weekend (if there are any on Sunday)). I'll be very interested in the responce I get. But more info on this will becoming tomorrow.
Also Next Sunday, I'm having a Blogger's Roundtable. I had planned on doing it today, but totally forgot to announce it. So it will be next weekend at 6pm. I'm using Coveritlive.com's software to host the chat. If you are interested in being part of the panel send me a PM on twitter, my screenname is TBChat!.
Everyone enjoy the rest of your weekend! I'll have another post either tomorrow or Tuesday!
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