Horse Circle

Merry Christmas

2011-12-26T06:33:00.000-05:00

Breeder's Cup Daily Double Anyone?

2011-11-04T11:05:00.000-04:00

Who is going to win these two races? Pick one per race... not a contest, just for fun.

Breeder's Cup Ladies Classic

1. Miss Match
2. Pachattack
3. It's Tricky
4. Satan's Quick Chick
5. Ask The Moon
6. Royal Delta
7. Ultra Blend
8. Plum Pretty
9. Medaglia D'Amour
10. Super Espresso

Breeder's Cup Classic

1. Flat Out
2. So You Think
3. Havre de Grace
4. Uncle Mo
5. To Honor and Serve
6. Stay Thirsty
7. Game On Dude
8. Ruler On Ice
9. Rattlesnake Bridge
10. Drosselmeyer
11. Headache
12. Ice Box

Gomer And His Kittens

2011-07-05T18:12:00.000-04:00

Sammy's Pool

2011-06-30T06:13:00.000-04:00

The Belmont Stakes Contest

2011-06-10T06:10:00.001-04:00

2. Stay Thirsty, Javier Castellano, 20-1
3. Ruler On Ice, Jose Valdivia Jr., 20-1
4. Santiva, Shaun Bridgmohan, 15-1
5. Brilliant Speed, Joel Rosario, 15-1
6. Nehro, Nakatani, 4-1
7. Monzon, Jose Lezcano, 30-1
8. Prime Cut, Edgar Prado, 15-1
9. Animal Kingdom, John Velazquez, 2-1
10. Mucho Macho Man, Ramon Dominguez, 10-1
11. Isn't He Perfect, Rajiv Maragh, 30-1
12. Shackleford, Jesus Castanon, 9-2

The 2011 Preakness Contest

2011-05-20T05:28:00.001-04:00

For the Preakness contest, you will only be picking two horses:
1. Pick the horse you think will win (50 pts.)
2. Pick the horse you think will finish last (50 pts.)

Any person who gets both the winner and the last placed horse will win 100 points and two Preakness glasses. All points earned will be added to your Derby points and carried over to the final contest, the Belmont Stakes. The one with the most points for all three races will win the Triple Crown contest and be the proud owner of the Triple Crown glass set. Here are the entrants:

We Have Two Winners!

2011-05-08T08:10:00.000-04:00

Congratulations To Hope and Pops! Here are the results:

Greenpeace - 63
HT - 63
Ben - 60
Nora - 60
Chris C. - 53
John B. - 52
Nora North - 51
John Perdue - 49
Conard - 47
Mike P.- 47
Betty C. - 43
Damon - 43
Joan - 41
Melanie - 41
Kara - 39
Sophie - 38
Amy - 38
Lacey - 35
Rosie - 33
Emma - 32

Kentucky Derby Contest 2011

2011-05-05T06:28:00.002-04:00

Welcome to the Annual Horse Circle Kentucky Derby Contest.

This contest is free to play and the winner will recieve a Kentucky Derby glass. The rules are:
Each contestant will pick FOUR horses. Points will be assigned as follows:
1st - 20 pts.
2nd - 19 pts.
3rd - 18 pts.
4th - 17 pts. .... all the way down to last place receiving 1 pt. This contest is open to anyone who wants to play. Post your picks under comments. Here are the entries and Good Luck to all of you who play! Free PP's here.

Current 2011 Kentucky Derby Runners/Draw

Draw	HORSE	JOCKEY	TRAINER
18	Uncle Mo	J Velazquez	T Pletcher SCRATCHED
8	Dialed In	J Leparoux	N Zito
1	Archarcharch	J Court	W H Fires
6	Comma to the Top	P Valenzuela	P Miller
9	Derby Kitten	J Castellano
7	Pants On Fire	A Napravnik	Kelly Breen
15	Midnight Interlude	V Espinoza	Bob Baffert
17	Soldat	Alan Garcia	K McLaughlin
2	Brilliant Speed	Joel Rosario	T Albertrani
11	Master Of Hounds	G Gomez	A O'Brien
19	Nehro	C Nakatani	S Asmussen
3	Twice The Appeal	Calvin Borel	Jeff Bonde
13	Mucho Macho Man	Rajiv Maragh	Kathy Ritvo
5	Decisive Moment	K Clark	Juan Arias
16	Animal Kingdom	R Albarado	H.G Motion
4	Stay Thirsty	R Dominguez	T Pletcher
12	Santiva	S Bridgmohan	E Kenneally
20	Watch Me Go	R Bejarano	K O'Connell
14	Shackleford	J Castanon	D Romans
10	Twinspired	Mike Smith	Mike Maker

Brand New Baby Girl!

2011-03-27T08:09:00.000-04:00

High Cotton/ Take One Lady 2011

QUOTE OF THE DAY

2011-03-24T06:38:00.000-04:00

“Some of my best leading men have been

dogs and horses.”

-Actress Elizabeth Taylor, who died on

Wednesday at age 79

Quote Of The Day

2010-11-07T08:01:00.001-05:00

Don’t blame Zenyatta for losing. Every great one does from time

to time, especially to a worthy foe.

That’s just how our heroes prove they’re one of us.

—JOE NEVILLS

We Have A Winner!

2010-11-07T06:39:00.000-05:00

Joan C. - 64 pts.
John B - 54 pts.
Nora (South) - 52 pts.
Chris - 51 pts.
Dan - 50 pts.
HT - 49 pts.
Conard - 47 pts.
Kara - 38 pts.
Nora (North) - 36 pts.
Greenpeace - 33 pts.
Mel - 26 pts.

*As always, add up your own points to be sure. I have been known to miscalculate more than once!

Breeder's Cup Marathon

2010-11-03T13:58:00.000-04:00

Welcome to the 2010 Breeder's Cup Contest! This contest is free to play and the winner will get a small prize. The rules are: pick three horses in each of the 14 Breeder's Cup races in any order. You will get 5 points for a win, 3 points for second, and 1 point for third. The person who gets the most points wins. Good luck!

1. Atoned
2. Prince Will I Am
3. Million Seller
4. Eldaafer
5. Romp
6. Gabriel's Hill
7. Awesome Gem
8. Giant Oak
9. Bright Horizon
10. Alcomo
11. Precision Break
12. AU Miner

Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf

2010-11-03T13:53:00.000-04:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Dos Lunas
2. Tale Untold
3. Quiet Oasis
4. Kathmanblu
5. Forest Legend
6. Arch Support
7. Winter Memories
8. Wyomia
9. Fancy Point
10. New Normal
11. More Than Real
12. Flood Plain
13. Together
14. Allure d'Amour

AE: Nina Fever

Sentient Jet Breeder's Cup Filly and Mare Sprint

2010-11-03T13:50:00.000-04:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. My Jen
2. Sara Louise
3. Secret Gypsy
4. Informed Decision
5. Evening Jewel
6. Moontune Missy
7. Gabby's Golden Gal
8. Sweet August Moon
9. Switch
10. Rinterval
11. Jessica Is Back
12. Dubai Majesty
13. Rightly So
14. Champagne D'Oro

AE: Tidal Pool
AE: First Passage

Grey Goose Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies

2010-11-03T13:47:00.001-04:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Indian Gracey -SCRATCHED
2. Theyskens' Theory
3. R Heat Lightning
4. Awsome Feather
5. Harlan's Ruby
6. Joyful Victory
7. Izshelegal
8. A Z Warrior
9. Delightful Mary
10. Believe In AP
11. Soundwave
12. Tell A Kelly
13. Jordy Y

Emirates Airline Breeder's Cup Filly and Mare Turf

2010-11-03T13:43:00.000-04:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Plumania
2. Eclair de Lune
3. Miss Keller
4. Keertana
5. Shared Account
6. Harmonious
7. Midday
8. Hot Cha Cha
9. Hibaayeb
10. RedDesire
11. Forever Together

Breeder's Cup Ladies Classic

2010-11-03T13:40:00.000-04:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Life At Ten
2. It's Tea Time
3. Malibu Prayer
4. Milwaukee Appeal
5. Acting Happy
6. Persistently
7. Seeking The Title
8. Unrivaled Belle
9. Acoma
10. Bling Luck
11. Havre de Grace

Breeder's Cup Juvenile Turf

2010-11-03T13:37:00.000-04:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Typhoon Slew
2. Deciphering Dreams
3. Mantoba
4. Air Support
5. Master of Hounds
6. Utley
7. Wilcox Inn
8. Banned
9. Soldat
10. Madman Diaries
11. Rough Sailing
12. Humble and Hungry
13. Pluck

Sentient Jet Breeder's Cup Sprint

2010-11-03T13:34:00.000-04:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Big Drama
2. Girolamo
3. Wise Dan
4. Hamazing Destiny
5. Smiling Tiger
6. Pashito the Che
7. Kinsale King
8. Cash Refund
9. Supreme Summit
10. Riley Tucker
11. Atta Boy Roy
12. Warrior's Reward

Breeder's Cup Turf Sprint

2010-11-03T13:32:00.000-04:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Chamberlain Bridge
2. Central City
3. Stradivinsky
4. Unzip Me
5. Silver Timber
6. Waveline
7. Bridgetown
8. Quick Enough
9. Rose Catherine
10. Due Date
11. Grand Adventure
12. California Flag
13. Tropic Storm
14. Canadian Ballet

AE: Yield Bogey

Grey Goose Breeder's Cup Juvenile

2010-11-03T13:28:00.000-04:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Biondetti
2. Boy's At Tosconova
3. JB's Thunder
4. JP's Gusto
5. Riveting Reason
6. Stay Thirsty
7. Uncle Mo
8. Murjan
9. Rogue Romance
10. Jaycito

TVG Breeder's Cup Mile

2010-11-03T13:25:00.000-04:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Beethoven
2. Society's Chairman
3. Gio Ponte
4. Court Vision
5. Delegator
6. Paco Boy
7. The Usual Q T
8. Get Stormy
9. Sidney's Candy
10. Goldikova
11. Proviso

Breeder's Cup Dirt Mile

2010-11-03T13:23:00.000-04:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Dakota Phone
2. Tizway
3. Aikenite
4. Mad Flatter
5. Here Comes Ben
6. Gayego
7. Theskyhasnolimit
8. Crown of Thorns
9. Hurricane Ike
10. Morning Line
11. Mine That Bird
12. Vineyard Haven
13. Cool Coal Man

Emirates Airline Breeder's Cup Turf

2010-11-03T13:20:00.000-04:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Champ Pegasus
2. Winchester
3. Telling
4. Debussy
5. Al Khali
6. Workforce
7. Behkabad
8. Dangerous Midge

Breeder's Cup Classic

2010-11-03T13:18:00.000-04:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Quality Road
2. Paddy O'Prado
3. Haynesfield
4. First Dude
5. Blame
6. Fly Down
7. Musket Man
8. Zenyatta
9. Pleasant Prince
10. Etched
11. Espoir City
12. Lookin At Lucky

Secretariat Movie

2010-10-10T08:31:00.000-04:00

Me and Conard went to see this Friday night. We loved, loved, LOVED it! I never knew what a brave and inspiring woman Penny Chenery Tweedy was. Go see it... take the kids, too. You'll love it!

Farm Visitor

2010-09-27T19:46:00.000-04:00

We had a homing pigeon land on our farm today. We put him in a pet carrier with food and water and Googled the numbers on his leg band. It turns out that he is from Springhill, FL, about 1 1/2 hours south of us. We were able to locate his owner from this website. It turns out the bird was exhausted and needed some water, food and rest before he can continue on his way home. We will release him tomorrow morning and if he won't leave the pet carrier, it means he's not ready to leave yet, and the owner said he would come and pick him up. I'll keep you posted about what happens. FYI: his band number is AU 2010 GHC 6886. He is approximately 6 months old and has flown successfully before. The owner said that the west wind has been to blame for throwing the birds off course lately and tiring them out.

Rabid Gator Fans

2010-09-08T18:17:00.001-04:00

.... And the award for the biggest FL Gator fan goes to :

The Creepy Things Series; Part Two

2010-09-07T16:32:00.003-04:00

This prehistoric looking monster is about the length of my palm.

I know I don't have huge hands or anything but it's not like I'm a dwarf either...

Seriously, can you imagine?

Saratoga

2010-09-07T16:14:00.007-04:00

Me and Kara went to Saratoga on August 21st. The feature race that day was the Alabama for 3 year old fillies. Here are some of the pictures from that day:

Horse Skeleton in The Racing Museum

My Fabulous Hair-do Compliments of Kara
Pete Bay in the paddock

Seth Benzel In The Paddock

Blind Luck In The Paddock Before Winning The Alabama

Gray Horse Ridden By Johnny V.

Saratoga Rail Around The Paddock

The Shake Shack

Sea Hero Statue In The Paddock

Seth Benzel's Barn In The Annex

Peat Bay Eating Hay On Race Day

Peat Bay Napping Before His Race

Me And Dave Biggs

Kara And The Noz

Horse Circle Comes Full Circle

2010-08-02T16:12:00.004-04:00

Exciting news here at Horse Circle! Catch Rikki is back home with me. As many of you know, this blog started as a tribute to my old race horse, Certain Circles, who not only raced for me (and bought this farm!) but who also lived here through his retirement years.

(Certain Circles)

Now Rikki is the new farm mascot. He was racing in New Jersey on sore legs. I had written a letter to the trainer offering my help with Rikki's past history and offering to give him a home if he couldn't race anymore. A few weeks later she called me and said I could have him. The owner paid the shipping to get him here and was thrilled to find him a good home. (thanks David from Hypertrader Racing!)

Right now Rikki is on R+R. He was a very tired and sore horse when he got here but I think he is starting to feel better now that he has had some rest and paddock turnout. He is still being pampered... I keep him in the stall under a fan during the heat of the day and he gets turned out at night. He really likes looking at the mares and baby and talks to them first thing when he gets turned out. I suppose it's possible for him to race again after some time off and healing, but no matter what, he has a home here for life.

Let Me Tell You A Story...

2010-07-31T07:20:00.005-04:00

This is Pixie...

This is Gomer after chasing Pixie...

This is a very angry Pixie up in a tree...

The End

Here is Just ONE Of The Creepy Things I have Seen In My Yard

2010-07-31T07:16:00.002-04:00

Other things include snakes, armadillos, fox, coyotes, and various strange and big bugs. Maybe this can be a new blog feature if only I could have my camera at the ready when these things appear.

Should We Change His Name To Humpy?

2010-07-24T09:35:00.003-04:00

Sarah Kate's Foal at 3 1/2 months

2010-07-20T20:37:00.001-04:00

Congratulations John Baldwin!

2010-06-06T06:37:00.002-04:00

Here is our complete order of finish. Thanks for playing!

John Baldwin - 206

Nora - 160

Joan C. - 127

Melanie - 122 *only one to pick Drosselmeyer

Nora of the North - 66

Kara - 63

Damon - 57

Hope - 55

Pittsburgh Jones/ Emma/ and Ben - 51

Conard - 50

Sophie - 49

Tom Balcer - 44

Donnie - 43

Lanie - 41

Paul - 40

Pop and Chris C. - 39

Amy - 36

2010 Belmont Contest

2010-06-04T15:15:00.005-04:00

1. Dave In Dixie

2. Spangled Star

3. Uptowncharlybrown

4. Make Music For Me

5. Fly Down

6. Ice Box

7. Drosselmeyer

8. Game On Dude

9. Stately Victor

10. Stay Put

11. First Dude

12. Interactif

The Preakness Contest Results

2010-05-29T06:19:00.003-04:00

Here are our standings:

Nora - 150

Joan - 107

Mel - 102

John Baldwin - 86

Damon - 57

Nora North - 56

Hope - 55

Kara- 53

Pittsburgh Jones and Emma - 51

Conard - 50

Sophie - 49

Ton Balcer - 44

Donnie 43

Ben and Lanie - 41

Paul - 40

Chris C and Dad - 39

Amy- 36

The 2010 Preakness Contest

2010-05-13T07:13:00.002-04:00

Attention players!

For the Preakness contest, you will only be picking two horses:
1. Pick the horse you think will win (50 pts.)
2. Pick the horse you think will finish last (50 pts.)

Any person who gets both the winner and the last placed horse will win 100 points and two Preakness glasses. All points earned will be added to your Derby points and carried over to the final contest, the Belmont Stakes. The one with the most points for all three races will win the Triple Crown contest and be the proud owner of the Triple Crown glass set. Here are the entrants:

LINE UP FOR THE 135TH PREAKNESS STAKES

1 Aikenite -Javier Castellano - 20-1
2 Schoolyard Dreams -Eibar Coa - 15-1
3 Pleasant Prince - Julien Leparoux - 20-1
4 Northern Giant - Terry Thompson - 30-1
5 Yawanna Twist - Edgar Prado - 30-1
6 Jackson Bend - Mike Smith - 12-1
7 Lookin At Lucky - Martin Garcia - 3-1
8 Super Saver - Calvin Borel - 5-2
9 Caracortado - Paul Atkinson - 10-1
10 Paddy O’Prado - Kent Desormeaux - 9-2
11 First Dude - Ramon Dominguez - 20-1
12 Dublin - Garret Gomez - 10-1

Derby Contest Results : It's A Tie!

2010-05-02T07:32:00.003-04:00

Joan and Damon-57
Nora North - 56
Hope - 55
Kara - 53
Mel - 52
Pittsburgh Jones and Emma - 51
Conard and Nora - 50
Sophie - 49
Tom Balcer - 44
Donnie - 43
Ben and Lanie - 41
Paul - 40
Chris C. and Dad - 39
John B and Amy - 36

The 2010 Kentucky Derby Contest

2010-04-29T07:09:00.002-04:00

Welcome to the Annual Horse Circle Kentucky Derby Contest.
This contest is free to play and the winner will recieve a set of two Kentucky Derby glasses. The rules are:
Each contestant will pick FOUR horses. Points will be assigned as follows:
1st - 20 pts.
2nd - 19 pts.
3rd - 18 pts.
4th - 17 pts. .... all the way down to last place receiving 1 pt. This contest is open to anyone who wants to play. Here are the entries and Good Luck to all of you who play!

Lookin At Lucky - Garrett Gomez -126 - 3-1
Ice Box - Jose Lezcano - 126 - 10-1
Noble's Promise - Willie Martinez - 126 - 12-1
Super Saver - Calvin Borel - 126 - 15-1
Line of David - Rafael Bejarano - 126 - 30-1
Stately Victor - Alan Garcia - 126 - 30-1
American Lion - David Flores - 126 - 30-1
Dean's Kitten - Robby Albarado - 126 - 50-1
Make Music For Me - Joel Rosario - 126 - 50-1
Paddy O'Prado - Kent Desormeaux - 126 - 20-1
Devil May Care - John Velazquez - 121 - 10-1
Conveyance - Martin Garcia - 126 - 12-1
Jackson Bend - Mike Smith - 126 - 15-1
Mission Impazible - Rajiv Maragh - 126 - 20-1
Discreetly Mine - Javier Castellano - 126 - 30-1
Awesome Act - Julien Leparoux - 126 - 10-1
Dublin - Terry Thompson - 126 - 12-1
Backtalk - Miguel Mena - 126 - 50-1
Homeboykris - Ramon Dominguez - 126 - 50-1
Sidney's Candy - Joe Talamo - 126 - 5-1

Kentucky Derby Factoid 5

2010-04-28T07:33:00.000-04:00

Femininity is in Fashion: Derby Hats and Elegant Dresses. From its’ inception, the Derby was envisioned to be a luxurious event in American Thoroughbred Racing. Beginning in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, affluent women arrived at the race wearing fashionable hats, gloves, and stylish dresses. Throughout the years, the tradition of Derby hats and feminine couture has endured, and perhaps, grown more colorful and expensive with each new season. Today, women wear many styles of glamorous hats, along with a wide variety of dresses and suits. The feminine pageantry surrounding the race has become nearly as iconic as the horses on the field.

Kentucky Derby Factoid 4

2010-04-28T07:30:00.001-04:00

One Sweet Day: The Mint Julep. The Bourbon-charged “Mint Julep” is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby and is composed of sugar syrup, fresh mint, crushed ice, and Kentucky bourbon. On race day, vendors weave through the crowds with fresh “Mint Juleps,” served in the commemorative annual Kentucky Derby glass. The famed “Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep” is also available through auction prior to Derby day, with the proceeds benefitting charity.

Although the mixing ingredients have varied in the past few years, the lavish drink remains served in a 24-karat Gold Cup and is made with Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon. In 2006, the “Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep” benefitted retired horses and jockeys through donating the proceeds to the Thoroughbred Charities of America, That year, the Mint was imported from Morocco, the ice was obtained from the Arctic Circle, and the sugar was acquired from the South Pacific.

Kentucky Derby Factoid 3

2010-04-19T07:58:00.000-04:00

The Gold Standard: The Kentucky Derby Trophy. The Kentucky Derby Gold Cup is awarded each year to the winning horse’s owner. The trophy is made from a combination of 20 and 14-karat gold and weighs more than 100 ounces. A sterling version of the trophy is awarded to the winning trainer, jockey, and breeder. The Gold Cup trophy takes over three months to produce and is one of the few solid gold trophies awarded in any American sporting event.

Really, how stinking cute is he?

2010-04-17T21:15:00.002-04:00

We call him Crash or Houdini... long story on both names.

Formal Dinner/ Sarah Kate 2010 Colt

2010-04-15T07:29:00.004-04:00

Kentucky Derby Factoid 2

2010-04-13T08:57:00.002-04:00

Derby Pie: Decades of Decadence. On Derby Day, Churchill Downs will sell more than 25,000 slices of Derby Pie to track attendees. At off-track parties, many Derby events order the pie from Louisville and have it shipped to their home for dessert. The Derby Pie, a trademarked name, is made by Kern’s Kitchen with custard, chocolate chips, and walnuts – all baked into a 9-inch crust. The recipe is highly coveted – only three people know the actual recipe. All employees of Kern’s Kitchen are required to sign an agreement not to divulge any of the Derby Pie secrets. The Derby Pie can be ordered by visiting the company website at http://www.derbypie.com.

Kentucky Derby Factoid:

2010-04-08T09:06:00.002-04:00

The Garland of Roses that cloak the winning Derby horse hold an interesting history. Roses first appeared on the radar when they were presented to all the ladies attending a glamorous Louisville Derby party, held by a New York socialite and attended by the President of Churchill Downs, Colonel Lewis Clark. The roses were such a phenomenon that Clark adopted the rose as the race’s official flower. The rose garland first appeared at the Derby in the 1896 when the winner received a floral arrangement of pink and white roses. In 1904, the red rose was chosen as the official flower of the Kentucky Derby.

Each year, a garland of more than 400 red roses is sewn into a green satin backing with the seal of the Commonwealth on one side and the twin spires and number of the running on the other end of the garland. Each garland is also adorned with a “Crown” of roses, ribbon and green fern. The “Crown,” is a single rose pointing upward in the center of the garland, to symbolize the struggle and heart necessary to reach the winners’ circle.

Fantasy Horse Racing Game

2010-02-18T05:59:00.002-05:00

Go to www.DerbyDreamer.com to play.

Only $12 for the year with a chance to win Derby tickets, $10,000 per month, or $120,000 for the year.

If you want me to be forever in your debt, use referral code 361ADDDE

Seriously people, lets play!

And The Results Are In......

2010-01-19T08:24:00.003-05:00

The Horse Of The Year Award Goes To Rachael Alexandra!

Story here

Rachel Alexandra received 130 first-place votes to 99 for Zenyatta from the 232 voters who returned ballots. Three voters abstained or did not vote.

Jocko

2010-01-13T10:34:00.002-05:00

This is what Jocko has, and maybe diabetes, too. He has another vet appointment on Friday and will start on the medication. Hopefully the Cushings medicine will work and he won't be an insulin dependant dog. Keep your fingers crossed!

Lava Man Retired Once Again

2010-01-06T05:36:00.001-05:00

Read the story here.

2010-01-01T05:42:00.000-05:00

Horse Of The Year

2009-11-30T09:01:00.002-05:00

Breeder's Cup Contest Results

2009-11-09T09:08:00.004-05:00

Congratulations Chris! Here are the results:

Chris- 62
Joan- 59
Conard- 50
Nora North- 43
Kara- 41
Nora- 39
Dad- 38
Hope- 37
John B.- 25
Lanie- 6 (she gave me her Classic picks by telephone)
Ben- 0

2009 Breeder's Cup Classic

2009-11-08T18:29:00.000-05:00

2009 Breeder's Cup Contest

2009-11-04T08:49:00.004-05:00

Welcome to the 2009 Breeder's Cup Contest. The rules are simple; pick three horses per race, in no particular order. You will receive 5 points for a win, 3 points for second, and 1 point for third. The winner will be the person who gets the most points at the end of all 14 races.

We are playing for the lovely prize of a Calder Race Course beach towel. This contest is free to play and open to everyone. Get your family and friends in on the action for a competitive contest this year. The more the merrier!

Please try to keep track of any changes or scratches as I may not be able to update them for you on time. Also, please check my entries for any errors that may have occurred due to sloppy copying and pasting. Good luck to all. Scroll down and start picking!

Breeder's Cup Contest

Breeder's Cup Marathon

2009-11-04T08:45:00.002-05:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Black Astor
2. Muhannak (Ire)
3. Nite Light
4. Cloudy's Knight
5. Father Time (GB)
6. Mastery (GB)
7. Sir Dave
8. Eldaafer
9. Man of Iron
10. Gangbuster

Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf

2009-11-04T08:35:00.003-05:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Potosina
2. Elusive Galaxy (Ire)
3. Smart Seattle
4. Rose Catherine
5. La Nez
6. Jungle Tale
7. House of Grace
8. Lillie Langtry (Ire)
9. Hatheer
10. Tapitsfly
11. Junia Tepzia (Ire)
12. Lisa's Kitten

AE. Dad's Crazy
AE. In The Slips

Grey Goose Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies

2009-11-04T08:32:00.002-05:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Zilva
2. Ms. Vanenzza
3. Blind Luck
4. Beautician
5. Bickersons
6. Connie and Michael
7. Devil May Care
8. She Be Wild
9. Champagne d'Oro
10. Negligee
11. Always A Princess
12. Biofuel

Emirates Airline Breeder's Cup Filly and Mare Turf

2009-11-04T08:29:00.002-05:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Visit (GB)
2. Forever Together
3. Rutherienne
4. Magical Fantasy
5. Pure Clan
6. Midday (GB)
7. Dynaforce
8. Maram

Sentient Jet Breeder's Cup Filly and Mare Sprint

2009-11-04T08:26:00.003-05:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Free Flying Soul
2. Sara Louise
3. Game Face
4. Only Green (Ire)
5. Silver Swallow
6. Evita Argentina
7. Informed Decision
8. Seventh Street
9. Ventura

Breeder's Cup Ladies Classic

2009-11-04T08:23:00.002-05:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Careless Jewel
2. Life Is Sweet
3. Mushka
4. Lethal Heat
5. Proviso (GB)
6. Cocoa Beach (Chi)
7. Music Note
8. Rainbow View

Breeder's Cup Juvenile Turf

2009-11-04T08:18:00.002-05:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Zip Quick
2. Viscount Nelson
3. Codoy
4. Pounced
5. Gallant Gent
6. Awesome Act
7. Bridgetown
8. King Ledley
9. Kera's Kitten
10. Becky's Kitten
11. Interactif
12. Buzzword (GB)

AE. Dean's Kitten
AE. Summer Move

Breeder's Cup Turf Sprint

2009-11-04T08:12:00.002-05:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Nobel Court
2. Silver Timber
3. California Flag
4. Lord Shanakill
5. Get Funky
6. Cannonball
7. Gotta Have Her
8. Square Eddie
9. Diamondrella (GB)
10. Canadian Ballet
11. El Gato Malo
12. Strike The Deal
13. Desert Code
14. Delta Storm

AE. Tenga Cat
AE. Cherokee Haven

Sentient Jet Breeder's Cup Sprint

2009-11-04T08:08:00.003-05:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Zensational
2. Cost of Freedom
3. Fatal Bullet
4. Crown of Thorns
5. Gayego
6. Dancing In Silks
7. Join In The Dance
8. Capt. Candyman Can
9. Fleeting Spirit (Ire)

Grey Goose Breeder's Cup Juvenile

2009-11-04T08:04:00.002-05:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Alfred Nobel (Ire)
2. Piscitelli
3. Beethoven (Ire)
4. Nobel's Promise
5. D'Funnybone
6. Pulsion
7. Vale Of York (Ire)
8. Eskendereya
9. Aikenite
10. Aspire
11. Radiohead (GB)
12. William's Kitten
13. Lookin At Lucky

TVG Breeder's Cup Mile

2009-11-04T08:00:00.002-05:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Court Vision
2. Whatsthescript (Ire)
3. Cowboy Cal
4. Delegator (GB)
5. Karelian
6. Courageous Cat
7. Ferneley (Ire)
8. Zacinto (GB)
9. Gladiatorus
10. Justenuffhumor
11. Goldikova (Ire)

Breeder's Cup Dirt Mile

2009-11-04T07:56:00.002-05:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Mastercraftsman (Ire)
2. Furthest Land
3. Midshipman
4. Bullsbay
5. Neko Bay
6. Mambo Meister
7. Pyro
8. Mr. Sidney
9. Chocolate Candy
10. Ready's Echo

Emirates Airline Breeder's Cup Turf

2009-11-04T07:53:00.002-05:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Telling
2. Conduit (Ire)
3. Red Rocks (Ire)
4. Allegre
5. Dar Re Mi (GB)
6. Presious Passion
7. Spanish Moon
8. Monzante

Breeder's Cup Classic

2009-11-04T07:48:00.002-05:00

Pick three horses in any order. Five points for first, three for second, one for third. Please pick by name not number to avoid confusion on my part.

1. Mine That Bird
2. Colonel John
3. Summer Bird
4. Zenyatta
5. Twice Over (GB)
6. Richard's Kid
7. Gio Ponti
8. Einstein (Brz)
9. Girolamo
10. Rip Van Winkle (Ire)
11. Regal Ransom
12. Quality Road
13. Awesome Gem

Breeder's Cup TV Schedule

2009-11-04T07:32:00.002-05:00

You can watch all of Friday’s action live on ESPN2 from 3:30-7:00 p.m. (ET), and you can do likewise on Saturday with ABC carrying the live action from 1:30-3:30 p.m. (ET) before passing the baton to ESPN, which will show the Cup from 3:30 p.m. to its dramatic conclusion at 7:00 p.m. (ET).

-for actual Breeder's Cup Wagering click link

Gomer Entered A Costume Contest...

2009-10-31T12:35:00.002-04:00

As a bumble bee dressed up as a witch...

And as a plain bumble bee

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-31T12:30:00.002-04:00

In case you don't recognize us........

(Conard)

(Nora)

Our Halloween Display

2009-10-28T07:46:00.002-04:00

Breeders Cup Contest Poll

2009-10-18T07:58:00.000-04:00

Kindle

2009-10-18T07:46:00.002-04:00

I just finished reading the new Dan Brown book, The Lost Symbol, on my brand-new, very cool Kindle. Kindle has its own WiFi: no need for a pc to download books and no monthly bills.

Yup, I'm loving it!

Another Blogger Moment

2009-10-09T08:00:00.004-04:00

Once again I can credit the name of one of my horses to a friend. Sasquatch was recently named TALL PRIORITY. How did she get this name you might ask....?

- Kara and I were on the phone pondering names for her when Kara said, "Hey, did you see that thing on Chris C's Facebook where you type in your name and it scrambles it into something else?"
Well, to make a long story short, we scrambled everyones name that we could think of (including Rachael Alexandra) until we got to my friend and partner on the filly, Larry Pilotti. (go ahead, tick off the letters. Larry Pilotti really does scramble into Tall Priority!)
So anyway... Thanks Kara and Chris (and Larry) for naming my horse.

Quote Of The Day

2009-10-09T07:51:00.003-04:00

“After reading all the quotes, I thought [trainer] Graham Motion’s quote summed it up as he said, ‘She had ten reasons to lose and didn’t use any of them.’ I don’t think anything will ever do it justice unless you were there.”

Trainer Steve Asmussen on Rachel Alexandra’s history-making victory in the Woodward Stakes (G1) on September 5 at Saratoga Race Course. The three-year-old Medaglia d’Oro filly, who arrived back at her home base at Churchill Downs on Wednesday, became the first female ever to win the Woodward.

I Can Honestly Say... I NEVER Saw This Coming!

2009-09-24T07:13:00.002-04:00

How very cool! Story Here.

Hurray For Pop!

2009-09-23T07:08:00.006-04:00

My Dad earned his first Breeder's Award when Maddy's Boy broke his maiden last Thursday at Calder Race Course.

I got to see Maddy and his trainer, Joe Calasciabetta, on my visit to South Florida this past weekend.

Who's Ready For Breeder's Cup??

2009-09-14T10:26:00.004-04:00

Just a reminder that this blog will be holding it's annual Breeder's Cup Contest for 2009. The contest is free to play, open to all who want to compete, and so easy that even a Caveman can do it!

Now is a good time to start getting familiar with the horses who will be competing... Here are a few websites to get you started:

The Official Breeder's Cup Site - the official site

Breeder's Cup Odds - wagering, stats, contenders, etc.

Thoroughbred Times Road To The Breeder's Cup - headlines, contenders, prep race schedule, etc.

Blood Horse Breeders Cup Page - headlines, news and blogs

Check them out, people!

Quote Of The Day

2009-09-14T10:12:00.002-04:00

“My concerns are well known about the tracks in California. These false tracks create potential for injury, a risk that I am not willing to take with Rachel. Bottom line, despite an increase in purses, she will not race at the Breeders’ Cup this year.”

Stonestreet Stables’ Jess Jackson, co-owner of superstar filly Rachel Alexandra, responding in Daily Racing Form to the move by Breeders’ Cup Ltd. to increase the winner’s share of the $5-million Breeder’s Cup Classic (G1) by $1-million—from $2.7-million to $3.7-million—if both Rachel Alexandra and undefeated champion older female Zenyatta start in the race. The Classic will be run on the synthetic Pro-Ride surface at Santa Anita Park on November 7. Jackson said in a statement that Rachel Alexandra will not race again this year

Wish Gomer Luck!

2009-09-14T09:59:00.001-04:00

He is going to the vet today for a check-up, shots, and removal of his... um, .... er, ..... you know!

Meet Gomer...

2009-09-10T08:45:00.001-04:00

The Newest Stray

The Woodward

2009-09-09T07:33:00.000-04:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysO_Fhc8Fpw&feature=player_embedded

"Tinkerbelle"

2009-08-30T10:05:00.002-04:00

Imperialism/ Opalika 08

"Sasquatch"

2009-08-29T10:30:00.003-04:00

BL's Appeal/ Alexander's Chase 08

Lucky

2009-08-29T08:07:00.002-04:00

After 20 minutes of begging, Lucky finally consented to having his picture taken...

2009-08-19T09:15:00.001-04:00

"Your son Rip is on line toot..."

An Exciting Weekend Of Horse Racing

2009-08-04T07:54:00.003-04:00

This weekend signalled the return of the major players in this years Triple Crown races. Derby winner, Mine That Bird, finished third in the West Virginia Derby. Jockey Mike Smith blamed himself for the defeat saying that he moved too early.

Rachael Alexandra once again dazzled her fans with an impressive 6 length win in the Haskell Invitational beating the boys. Also in that race was Belmont Stakes winner, Summer Bird, who finished second, and Triple Crown contender, Papa Clem, who finished fourth.

To cap it all off, the Florida Derby winner, Quality Road, made his return to racing with a record setting time in the 6.5 furlong Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga. You may remember that he was the early favorite before the Derby who was sidelined with a quarter crack. This fall's racing is really starting to heat up!

Identity Theft

2009-07-28T10:48:00.003-04:00

Last week someone somehow got my debit card number and tried to buy a plane ticket from Egypt to the United States.

Those Bastards!

Luckily, the fraud department for my card recognized this as an unauthorized debit right away and took care of everything. They put a hold on my card immediately, contacted me, contacted my bank, and instructed me as to how to get a new card. The money never left my account! Way to go, people! Thanks for having my back.

We Saw Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince Last Night

2009-07-20T10:30:00.003-04:00

Has anyone else seen it yet? Plan to?

I find that the more complex the books get, the more the important things are glossed over in the movie. I don't feel like I would have understood everything without having read the book first. Still, it was pretty good.

Summer

2009-07-18T07:09:00.002-04:00

With nothing to blog about...

I share with you this picture of Tonto, the pony from work, who ironically was a pony at Another Episode farm a few years ago.

A Few Of The Long Awaited Pictures From Kara And Lanie's Visit

2009-07-01T05:43:00.011-04:00

Our favorite manatee

Kara and Lanie checking out Baby Grace

Lanie with Baby Grace

Our trip to Homosassa Wildlife Park

Kara chillin in the boat on Rainbow River

Lanie watching the manatee swim by

Lanie pretending to be a manatee

A Florida Panther at Homasassa Wildlife Park

A bear at Homosassa

In Loving Memory Of Bones

2009-06-27T07:53:00.002-04:00

Unknown - June 26, 2009

Catch Rikki's Latest Win Picture

2009-06-09T10:52:00.002-04:00

Triple Crown Contest Results

2009-06-09T07:50:00.003-04:00

Thanks for playing everyone! This was a fun and exciting year for this contest, with a long shot Derby winner with likeable connections, a filly whipping the boys in the Preakness, and another long shot Belmont winner. Congratulations to Conard for his huge success this year and to Melanie for having the complete trifecta. I look forward to seeing everyone back here for the Breeder's Cup contest.

Conard - 231

Chris C. - 177

Pop (Tom Smith) - 170

Joan C. - 161

Nora of the North - 153

Paul - 120

GK - 119

Kara - 113

Ben - 111

Mel - 108

Terri - 93

Nora - 61

Greenpeace - 50

Ginger - 50

Moe Green - 49

John Baldwin - 45

Nora of the North's Tom - 42

Amy - 41

Jere - 37

Gene Edge - 37

Ron - 33

Damon - 26

Donna - 25

2009-06-04T07:34:00.001-04:00

OK, Handicappers, Here's the contest:
Pick the top three finishers in the order that you think they will finish. You will receive 10 points for each horse that finishes in the top three PLUS an additional 50 points if you have the horse in the right finish position.

Example
1. Third (10)
2. First (10)
3. Second (10) is worth 30 points

Example
1. First (10 + 50)
2. Third (10)
3. Second (10) is worth 80 points

Let me know if you have any questions. The points scored in the Belmont Contest will be added to the points you have earned in the Derby and Preakness Contests. There is a possible 180 points that can be earned in the Belmont Contest, so everybody still has a shot to win. The prize will be the Triple Crown glass set. (1 Derby glass, 1 Preakness glass, 1 Belmont glass, and 1 Triple Crown glass) Good Luck to all!

The Belmont Field:

Chocolate Candy 10-1

Dunkirk 4-1

Mr. Hot Stuff 15-1

Summer Bird 12-1

Luv Gov 20-1

Charitable Man 3-1

Mine That Bird 2-1

Flying Private 12-1

Miner's Escape 15-1

Brave Victory 15-1

I've Been Wondering If There Is Enough Interest To Do The Breeder;s Cup Contest This Year. Please Vote Ya Or Nay.
	Yes, please do. I love a good contest
	No, give it up girl. You are lame

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Who do you think the Horse of the Year Award should go to?
	Zenyatta
	Rachael Alexandra
	both
	other horse

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