Barbaro Updates: 340
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Update 2212: Steve Haskin looks at the older horse division that is devoid of an obvious leader, as the second half of the racing season gets underway at Saratoga: Steve Haskin's BC Countdown: Life After Invasor, excerpt:
This is not to imply that racing is devoid of long-lasting stars. They are just much harder to find. Not to place Lava Man at this time among the elite of racing's enduring heroes, such as Kelso, Forego, and John Henry, but it is difficult in this day and age not appreciate what this talented and durable warrior has accomplished over the past three years. Although he may not be the Gulliver of the racing set, let's remember that Forego's 34 career victories came at only four racetracks -- Belmont, Aqueduct, Gulfstream, and Hialeah -- in two states. Certainly, no one held that against him, and it did not detract one bit from his greatness.
With that said, let us turn our attention to Saturday's Whitney Handicap (gr. I), a race that could launch another everlasting legacy, should the resilient Cinderella horse, Brass Hat, defeat what promises to be a hard-knocking field of stars and potential stars. And there is still time for hard-nosed competitors Sun King, Lawyer Ron, and Magna Graduate to leave their mark before departing the racing scene. And then there are the potential stars who are just emerging as major players, such as Flashy Bull, Fairbanks, Diamond Stripes, and Dry Martini.
Update 2211: FOB Debra Lopez is organizing "Horse Aid" in September: Live aid event for horses, excerpt:
The line-up for the day-long event lineup will range in musical styles from country, folk to rock. Featured bands include Brian Stace of Nashville, Ronnie Nyles and the Krash Band of Milwaukee, Martha Berner of Chicago, Spiral Trance, Twang Dragons, Brent Mitchell and Twisting Roses.
"Over the past several years the public has become more in tune with the needs of retired horses and have stepped up to the plate to help fund various organizations that provide our horses with a safe haven, said spokesperson Debra Lopez.
Update 2210: A gorgeous morning this morning at Fair Hill. I had four to ride, two for Tim and two for Linda. First out was Nonpareil, she went to the Tapeta track along with Tim on Mass Romantic. Nonpareil galloped a mile and a half, and was very relaxed doing so. Its been a while since I have galloped her and she just seems to be maturing well. Second out was Kitty, she went with her usual galloping partner and we also went to the Tapeta track. We galloped a mile and a half together and they both went well. For Linda I galloped Pistol and Precious Partner, and both also went to the Tapeta track. All was well. It was nice to see another exercise rider (Dave) in a Brett Favre shirt, I guess Dave assumed I was gone (having told everyone I was leaving last weekend). A couple of others made reference to beating Fillius Fog's record. It took me a while to figure that one out!
It is media blitz week.
Update 2209: Tomorrow begins the most anticipated meet in horseracing (at last for those of us on the east coast); Saratoga. Winners of each leg of the triple crown are stabled there, the Green Monkey may debut there, the early two year olds will be showcased, and the Travers, which is the meet's marquee race, should help answer which is the best 3yo. The anticipation is covered here: The Green Monkey Could Swing Into Action at Saratoga and here: Plenty to get excited about at the Spa.
Good morning-
Please participate in the media blitz this week-
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Media Blitz
Thanks to everyone working to pass HR503/S311!
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Posted by: Christian at July 24, 2007 11:21 AM