Posted by Avram Freedberg
I was never as confident about a race. I was sure Hear the Footsteps would win today… until I saw him enter the paddock sweaty and all lathered up. To quote Robbie, “I wouldn’t bet a nickel on this horse today!” Of course, we had already bet many, many nickels.
The gate opened and Hear the Footsteps did not disappoint. He went right to the front. After all, he was supposed to handle this bunch easily. That’s why the bettors made him a 1-4 odds on favorite.
He was on the lead but not easily, since he was constantly pressed by a horse named, “Good to be Me.” Nonetheless, Hear the Footsteps was in front in the stretch with an 1/8 of a mile left. It was at this point, he proved that Robbie was right and that nothing is a sure thing in horse racing. Both Victorious Leader and Good to be Me passed him and another third place finish was his.
What a disappointment. We knew something was wrong from the way he looked before the race. He was scoped after the race. This led to the discovery that he was bleeding internally. So, he had his excuses. Now, we hope he gets some rest, heals up and comes back at Saratoga with his maiden victory. I doubt he’ll see an easier field than today’s group.
Best,
A.
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Hear the Footsteps
Posted by Avram Freedberg
He’s running Saturday in the 5th race at Belmont from post position 1: Here’s the link to the entries: http://www.drf.com/static/entries/26/eBEL26.html#5
You can see he’s listed as the odds-on favorite. On paper he’s the best of those who have run before but there are first-time runners that we know little about. Let’s hope he runs his race and gets us into the Winners’ Circle.
Cornelio Velasquez (who made some errors last time) gets the chance to make good with him on the Belmont grass. We’ll be there. If you want to join us for lunch in the Trustees room, go to the paddock for saddling him up and, hopefully, the Winner’s Circle photo let me know ASAP. In any case, root usa on.
Best,
A.
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He’s running Saturday in the 5th race at Belmont from post position 1: Here’s the link to the entries: http://www.drf.com/static/entries/26/eBEL26.html#5
You can see he’s listed as the odds-on favorite. On paper he’s the best of those who have run before but there are first-time runners that we know little about. Let’s hope he runs his race and gets us into the Winners’ Circle.
Cornelio Velasquez (who made some errors last time) gets the chance to make good with him on the Belmont grass. We’ll be there. If you want to join us for lunch in the Trustees room, go to the paddock for saddling him up and, hopefully, the Winner’s Circle photo let me know ASAP. In any case, root usa on.
Best,
A.
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Katy does it again!
Posted by Avram Freedberg
What a weekend! It was the anniversary of my grandmother’s passing, Father’s Day and the 50th anniversary of my Bar Mitzvah and much more. So, we had a big extended family Shabbat dinner on Friday night. I performed in the synagogue Saturday morning. We had a luncheon after services. Then, we headed for New York City to meet friends from North Carolina and Virginia. I took the IPAD with me because I was hoping to get to watch Katy’s race from Belmont. Lo and behold, it worked!
As we got out of the car, I pushed a few buttons and the post parade was visible as we were walking on 40th street. We found our friends and a local bar. It was so close to post time, I put the IPAD on a table and sat down to watch the race. The gate opened and Katy was in the middle of the pack but she easily worked her way backwards to last! It looked to me like she was intimidated by the horses around her. Ramon Dominguez tried to move her up but she seemed to resist.
By the time they came around the stretch turn she was still in the back of the pack. Ramon steered her to a hole between horses but another horse cut in front of them. Finally, he ducked in behind that horse and found daylight. He tapped Katy and she got into gear. As she passed horses, we started screaming, “Go, Katy!” “Go Katy!” And she did go… up to 5th to 4th to 3rd to 2nd. Then, she ran out of stretch and she finished 2nd, one length behind the winner, Maya Charlie. It’s hard to watch her so far back but she sure makes it exciting.
After dinner and Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet, I had a few hours shut-eye and a few hours of golf this morning. Then we met my brother and family at my parents’ home for Father’s Day. I collapsed this evening.
Lots more racing will be coming over the next few weeks and even more next month when Saratoga opens. The excitement is building. We’ve been very lucky with 2 wins, 2 seconds and a third in the last five races. Lots of action.
BTW, for those who want to know how Patsy is doing with her new trainer, Meriwether Jessica won her race as the longest shot in the race and Gitchee Goomie was 2nd today. Congrats to Patsy and her new trainer, Rick Violette!
Best to all,
A.
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What a weekend! It was the anniversary of my grandmother’s passing, Father’s Day and the 50th anniversary of my Bar Mitzvah and much more. So, we had a big extended family Shabbat dinner on Friday night. I performed in the synagogue Saturday morning. We had a luncheon after services. Then, we headed for New York City to meet friends from North Carolina and Virginia. I took the IPAD with me because I was hoping to get to watch Katy’s race from Belmont. Lo and behold, it worked!
As we got out of the car, I pushed a few buttons and the post parade was visible as we were walking on 40th street. We found our friends and a local bar. It was so close to post time, I put the IPAD on a table and sat down to watch the race. The gate opened and Katy was in the middle of the pack but she easily worked her way backwards to last! It looked to me like she was intimidated by the horses around her. Ramon Dominguez tried to move her up but she seemed to resist.
By the time they came around the stretch turn she was still in the back of the pack. Ramon steered her to a hole between horses but another horse cut in front of them. Finally, he ducked in behind that horse and found daylight. He tapped Katy and she got into gear. As she passed horses, we started screaming, “Go, Katy!” “Go Katy!” And she did go… up to 5th to 4th to 3rd to 2nd. Then, she ran out of stretch and she finished 2nd, one length behind the winner, Maya Charlie. It’s hard to watch her so far back but she sure makes it exciting.
After dinner and Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet, I had a few hours shut-eye and a few hours of golf this morning. Then we met my brother and family at my parents’ home for Father’s Day. I collapsed this evening.
Lots more racing will be coming over the next few weeks and even more next month when Saratoga opens. The excitement is building. We’ve been very lucky with 2 wins, 2 seconds and a third in the last five races. Lots of action.
BTW, for those who want to know how Patsy is doing with her new trainer, Meriwether Jessica won her race as the longest shot in the race and Gitchee Goomie was 2nd today. Congrats to Patsy and her new trainer, Rick Violette!
Best to all,
A.
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Friday, June 18, 2010
Katy's Office Girl
Posted by Avram Freedberg
I’ve been letting Linda alone this week because her assistant Abby has been out for almost 2 weeks. Hppily, Abby is now well and back. So, I called Linda. She’s home sick!
In the meantime, Katy’s Office Girl will run in tomorrow’s 8th race on the grass at 1 1/16 miles with Ramon Dominguez up. Eric Donovan, the track handicapper, has made her the 3-1 favorite. Meanwhile, Considerate, the horse she beat for 2nd place last time out is listed at 8-1. You figure it out! I see the race as being wide open. Of course, I hope Donovan is correct in his assessment and Katy breaks her maiden with a victory! Here’s the race listing: http://www.drf.com/static/entries/19/eBEL19.html#8
Holy Blitzer had a little stomach trouble last week. I hope she’s over it but will get a full report over the weekend.
Hope you have a lovely weekend.
Best,
A.
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I’ve been letting Linda alone this week because her assistant Abby has been out for almost 2 weeks. Hppily, Abby is now well and back. So, I called Linda. She’s home sick!
In the meantime, Katy’s Office Girl will run in tomorrow’s 8th race on the grass at 1 1/16 miles with Ramon Dominguez up. Eric Donovan, the track handicapper, has made her the 3-1 favorite. Meanwhile, Considerate, the horse she beat for 2nd place last time out is listed at 8-1. You figure it out! I see the race as being wide open. Of course, I hope Donovan is correct in his assessment and Katy breaks her maiden with a victory! Here’s the race listing: http://www.drf.com/static/entries/19/eBEL19.html#8
Holy Blitzer had a little stomach trouble last week. I hope she’s over it but will get a full report over the weekend.
Hope you have a lovely weekend.
Best,
A.
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Our congratulations to the winner...
Posted by Avram Freedberg
AHVEE’S DESTINY! The winner of the $100,000 Satin & Lace Stakes.
The queen is back!! (credit to Tom Gregory for that phrase found in his immediate congrats).
What can I say. We were so-o-o nervous. Now, we’re so-o-o-o excited! You gotta love that horse.
The time seemed slow but when you finish in front, you don’t focus on the time. Harry Vega brought her out of the gate smartly, running with Silver Time. She settled in next to that one and pretty quickly assumed the lead. Turning into the stretch, she was in front, closest to the rail. She drew away by several lengths. As the run down the stretch continued, Proud Heiress charged up but could not threaten. Ahvee’s Destiny crossed the line 1 ¼ lengths in front. GO AHVEE!
I’ll let you know about It’s Truly Ahvee tomorrow. Tonight, it’s ALL Ahvee’s Destiny! Yay!
Best,
A.
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AHVEE’S DESTINY! The winner of the $100,000 Satin & Lace Stakes.
The queen is back!! (credit to Tom Gregory for that phrase found in his immediate congrats).
What can I say. We were so-o-o nervous. Now, we’re so-o-o-o excited! You gotta love that horse.
The time seemed slow but when you finish in front, you don’t focus on the time. Harry Vega brought her out of the gate smartly, running with Silver Time. She settled in next to that one and pretty quickly assumed the lead. Turning into the stretch, she was in front, closest to the rail. She drew away by several lengths. As the run down the stretch continued, Proud Heiress charged up but could not threaten. Ahvee’s Destiny crossed the line 1 ¼ lengths in front. GO AHVEE!
I’ll let you know about It’s Truly Ahvee tomorrow. Tonight, it’s ALL Ahvee’s Destiny! Yay!
Best,
A.
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Monday, June 7, 2010
Ahvee's Destiny to race tomorrow night in PA
Posted by Avram Freedberg
We’re taking a chance, but I’m excited. She’s going 5 ½ furlongs but NOT on the grass. She’ll travel to Presque Isle Downs in Erie, PA and will compete on the synthetic surface. Longtime readers will know that Linda feels Ahvee’s Destiny is a grass horse. However, many grass horses do well on synthetic. Since success here would open more races to us in the future, we’re giving it a try, even though “Destiny” could use a little more flesh on her bones. She’s a little thin.
Don’t know who the rider will be (ignore the CC Lopez listing. He’s racing elsewhere). We’re asking Johnny Velasquez and Ramon Dominguez but if they can’t make it, we’ll go with, local rider, Harry Vega.
The race entry is linked below. Aside from the $100K purse, this is an important race for her. We’ll be on the edge of our seats probably watching on TV. GO AHVEE’S DESTINY!
Best,
A.
http://www.drf.com/static/entries/08/ePID08.html#7
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We’re taking a chance, but I’m excited. She’s going 5 ½ furlongs but NOT on the grass. She’ll travel to Presque Isle Downs in Erie, PA and will compete on the synthetic surface. Longtime readers will know that Linda feels Ahvee’s Destiny is a grass horse. However, many grass horses do well on synthetic. Since success here would open more races to us in the future, we’re giving it a try, even though “Destiny” could use a little more flesh on her bones. She’s a little thin.
Don’t know who the rider will be (ignore the CC Lopez listing. He’s racing elsewhere). We’re asking Johnny Velasquez and Ramon Dominguez but if they can’t make it, we’ll go with, local rider, Harry Vega.
The race entry is linked below. Aside from the $100K purse, this is an important race for her. We’ll be on the edge of our seats probably watching on TV. GO AHVEE’S DESTINY!
Best,
A.
http://www.drf.com/static/entries/08/ePID08.html#7
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