Preakness Stakes...for those interested

[TheAvenger]

This second race of the American triple crown runs Saturday. Here are the past performances, in post position order
http://www.drf.com/tc/preakness/2004/pps/04preakness.pdf

Here is the field and the probable odds
1. Lion Heart M. Smith P. Biancone 3-1
2. Borrego V. Espinoza B. Greely 15-1
3. Little Matth Man R. Migliore M. Ciresa 50-1
4. The Cliff's Edge S. Sellers N. Zito SCH
5. Song of the Sword J. Chavez J. Pedersen 30-1
6. Sir Shackleton R. Bejarano N. Zito 30-1
7. Smarty Jones S. Elliott J. Servis 8-5
8. Imperialism K. Desormeaux K. Mulhall 5-1
9. Eddington J. Bailey M. Hennig 8-1
10. Rock Hard Ten G. Stevens J. Orman 6-1
11. Water Cannon R. Fogelsonger L. Albert





G'luck.

Glenn

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[Paddy]

13 races on the PIMLICO card today Glenn, first race at 10:30am, last race at 7:10pm.

And they expect a crowd of over 100,000 ! :eek:

Now that's what I call a day out at the races. :grin:


I'd be lucky to still have some moola left over for the 12th (Preakness) :lol:
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[Paddy]

PS Glenn - is it true some folk singer over there has written a song for Smarty Jones (for commercial release) and the song has some traditional Irish flavour?

[Paddy]

Almost ready to go. At least not a mud heap this time Glenn.

[Paddy]

Smarty Jones, what a horse!!!! Just keeps getting better Glenn!!

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[Paddy]

Result: 7. Smarty Jones, 10. Rock Hard Ten, 9. Eddington, 1. Lion Heart

Glenn, thought the run of the 2nd horse Rock Hard Ten, was not bad, even though well beaten by SMARTY.

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[TheAvenger]

Yes, Smarty Jones ruled in today's Preakness, winning by 11 1/2 lengths over the mile and 3/16. Next up for him in 3 weeks the Belmont Stakes, at 1 1/2 mile. If he wins this, we shall have the first American Triple Crown winner in 26 years. I consider this a very likely scenario. A song was indeed written, by a Smarty home track employee/songwriter. Not a bad tune, actually. Smarty's owner is 78 years old, and is on full time oxygen due to a life of cigarette smoking. (Quit now, mates! I quit 2 1/2 years ago, with, thankfully, my lungs only damaged 24% after 35 years of smoking.)
Good horse. The Belmont Stakes (and I know there's an Aussie track by the same name) should be interesting. Everything here has a major Irish flavor. Even I am 1/2 from my mom.

Regards,

Glenn

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[Desi]

Glenn,
Good on you Glenn..have been on/off the cigarettes for 30 years...hate to think wha the lungs are like!!!

Paddy,
Did you have a bet on the Preakness and if so what is the best option for punting on overseas races?

Cheers ...

[Mr ed]

Glenn, Triple M (major radio station) sport claimed Smarty Jones had won by 11 and a 1/2 lengths an almighty win in any race let alone a group 1 with a margin like that to spare over 1900m i expect he'll be very very short with very good reason to take out the triple crown. Sounds like Starcraft will find some handy competion when he makes the journey to the U.S next season.

[TheAvenger]

You are correct, Mr. Ed. The initial lengths given me were incorrect. A very short price, Indeed.

Regards,

Glenn

smarty jones {connections} recieve a 5 million dollar bonus if he wins the third leg.....$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
fast cash.

[TheAvenger]

That's right, fast cash, in addition to the 5 million bonus he already received. If he wins the Belmont, he will be the leading money earning horse of all time.

Regards,

Glenn

[Mr ed]

Which brings up another point perhaps for another thread but should these bonuses be included in the record books. IMO no as they take away from the past performances of other great horses who have won the triple crown but never recieved such a bonus. I believe Smarty may break the record in any case but after only nine races i dont believe he has earned that accolade YET.