MIDWEEK MAYHEM ~ 3/23 + RESULTS @ CHARLES TOWN

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Sun Mar 20, 2016 3:16 pm

CONGRATULATIONS TO RUFFIAN
WHO EMERGED VICTORIOUS IN ANOTHER
EDITION OF THE BIG CAT DIARY SERIES
OUTRUNNING TIGER DANCER TO THE WIRE

THE VENUE CHOICE WAS A CASE OF
"IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT"

WHICH MEANS A RETURN TRIP TO
CHARLES TOWN RACETRACK

POST TIME: 7PM - CDT

SCORING FROM THE DOG HOUSE
WILL BE STARK WHO IS NEW TO THIS "HONOR "

BASED UPON HIS DISTORTED HUMOR
IN HIS ENTRYS ---
WE MAY BE EXTREMELY ENTERTAINED BY
HIS RESULTS RACE CALL

RULES ARE POSTED ON THE MENU
TIZ ALWAYS A TASTY DELIGHT
BETTER TO READ TO BE SURE
THAN SEE A DQ LATER THAT NIGHT! :cry: :oops: :o
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Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:24 pm

Welcome to the morning line.
In addition to the live coverage right here, we can also be heard on Sirius Radio, TVG and HRRN for your listening pleasure.

So, let's get right to it, but first I have to admit it's my first crack at this so please just shrug off my ignorance in some cases, while in other cases you're welcome to laugh along with me!

The morning line favorite at 5/2 goes to RUFFIAN, coming off a fine score in her latest, draws a cozy post for this event and is capable of a repeat. However, anybody that calls her mom "Shenanigans" is capable of most anything, beware!

If you're a handicapper who likes the numbers, be it Beyer or Tomlinson or Thorgraph, this is the numbers guy for you, CigarShop is listed as second choice at 3/1, kind of "one-of-these-days" kind of play. One note..... we can't quite figure out why this old guy has been seen lurking around the paddock lately Image probably best to check the late jockey changes on the monitors.

Listed at 4/1 on the morning line we have CRIMINAL TYPEand a pretty easy handicapping angle, DWayne off the planeImageis always pretty solid, especially if you're stuck in the 90's.

Next up at 5/1 is OAKLAWN CAPPER who is another shipping in for today's event, but may be at his best at home Image

Listed at 6/1 is CATALINA, capable of fine efforts according to the PPs, probably just needs a little lasix Image to help her with the finish down the stretch.

Well respected but good value at 8/1 on the morning line we have Image

Also at 8/1 on the morning line and quite capable of a fine effort, always comes in well prepped we have Image

Listed at 10/1 there's nothing quiet about this guy, he's ready to rock 'n roll Image

More value can be found at 12/1, bet a little win a lot with this guy Image

This next filly shuttles back and forth from the breeding shed to the track and has proven herself to be quite capable at either venue, Image15/1 seems to be excellent value but she may be overbet.

Mike says to get your bets down on him at 20/1, it's now Image

And finally at 30/1 we have Stark who lacks consistency, was pulled up and vanned off in latest, Imagewill need to pass the vet before entering the starting gate, caveat emptor.

PLEASE NOTE: This is the preliminary morning line, final entries have not yet been drawn, arrangements have been made with Churchill Downs to borrow their starting gate, so a full field of 20 is possible, don't get shut out. Image
I've found it easier to tear up tickets at 8/1 instead of 8/5.
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Wed Mar 23, 2016 12:49 am

BLUNNY PIX PER TBRF

Rolling Thunder :

1 -- 7, 1, 3
2 -- 6, 8, 3
3 -- 5, 3, 1
4 -- 5, 4, 3
5 -- 2, 8, 3
6 -- 1, 3, 7
7 -- 5, 8, 6
8 -- 1/1a, 5, 4
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DUSTY PIX PER TBRF

Here we go....again

1. 6/3/7
2. 3/5/2
3. 2/4/1
4. 3/5/7
5. 6/8/9
6. 7/3/6
7. 6/8/3
8. 4/1,1a/7


Good luck ALL
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Wed Mar 23, 2016 1:55 am


Dartboard picks to stop another FILLY Win!
Probably end up in the ole Dog house with these

R1
6/2/7/3/8 = Medway / Specialnightaction / Katman

R2
7/3/5/2/6 = Ace / Chute / Kid

R3
1/3/5/4/6 = Holier / Chifa / Portada

R4
2/3/7/4/5 = Hip / Forever / Oy

R5
7/3/1/4/8 = Daiquiri / Silk / Entry

R6
3/7/4/6/1 = Nayeer / Kallie / Aragonessa

R7
3/4/8/6/5 = Gold / Jump / Dude

R8
7/4/3/5/6 = No more weak moments / True / Dude


Luck to all / Safe trip for the Horses -- :mrgreen:

Mucho Appreciado to STARK for what looks to be
one of the funniest race calls ever!
Great to see someone else really get 'into' making
the Race Calls entertaining!
"If Ya Aint The Lead Horse ----
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Wed Mar 23, 2016 9:05 am

Love your morning line, Stark! Let's see if a little Lasix does the trick, though I am thinking a few good nights of sleep might also help, in which case tonight's prospects are pretty grim.

Howsoever, here's this Wednesday's try at fame and (implied) fortune:

RACE 1: #1 Diamond Warrior, 7, 9
RACE 2: # 6 Grip and Ride, 5, 3
RACE 3: # 5 Portada, 1 Entry, 4
RACE 4: # 6 Lucky Eight, 4, 3
RACE 5: # 7 Daiquiri, 1, 3
RACE 6: # 2 Lady Eleanor, 3, 5
RACE 7: # 8 Big Bad Dude, 1, 5
RACE 8: # 1 Entry, 5, 2

Good luck to all!
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Wed Mar 23, 2016 11:13 am

Here's a few random picks for tonight but more importantly I have a job to get started on! Image

1. 2--3--1 SPECIAL NIGHT OF ACTION
2. 8--6--3 BUPPIN AND WEAVIN
3. 3--4--5 CHIVA
4. 6--5--3 LUCKY 8
5. 5--4--1 SHEHASIT TOO
6. 5--3--2 ORLAND FLASH
7. 6--8--5 START LINE
8. 4--5--1 TRUE LIME

Good luck, may the photo's go your way!
I've found it easier to tear up tickets at 8/1 instead of 8/5.
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Wed Mar 23, 2016 12:19 pm

R1
1-2-3

R2
6-3-5

R3
5-3-4

R4
3-4-5

R5
4-2-1

R6
7-3-5

R7
6-1-5

R8
1-5-4
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Wed Mar 23, 2016 3:08 pm

AM CLEVERLY CREEPING
ON SILENT CAT FEET
TO FAR COUNTRY ROADS
WITH PIX O SO SWEET

AND IF I WERE JEWISH
I MIGHT SAY ==> ''OY VEY''
CAUSE WHEN THE DAY ENDS
IN LAST I MAY STAY? :evil:

R1 >>> 8 1 2 5 7
SWEEPING WEST (TO BOULDER)

DIAMOND WARRIOR
SPECIAL NIGHT ACTION
aka >> The CAT Wants Food So Wake Up!


R2 >>> 6 8 2 5 3
GRIP & RIDE
(AS THE HORSE RUNS AWAY WITH ME!)

BOPPIN ANDA WEAVIN (As She Runs Away With Me)
HOLEY MOLAR > Dentist Alert


R3 >>> 3 4 5 6 1
CHIFA

HERE SHE COMES AGAIN
(4 AM & The Cat Wants More Food!)
PORTADA


R4 >>> 7 4 3 2 5
OY VEY

MAGIC SPUR
(ONLY ON MY BOOTS / NEVER ON A HORSE!)
FOREVER LILY


R5 >>> 8 4 3 10 6
KANTERO KAT

BALROOM DANCER
PURER THAN SILK


R6 >>> 4 3 5 7 2
ARAGONESSA (LOTR)

NAYEER
ORLAND FLASH


R7 >>> 2 4 6 1 8
HIGH IN THE SKY MERCURY => GEMINI

JUMP THE HORIZON
START LINE


R8 >>> 6 5 7 4 1
CASTLE BOUND ==> OR CAT HOUSE?

SCYTHE
NO MORE WEAK MOMENTS
(aka > OMG What A Cute Kitten...What's One More?)
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Wed Mar 23, 2016 5:12 pm

CIGARSHOP PIX PER TBRF

Yawn.... Belch ..... Yawn...... Belch ....
Oh yeah it's Charlestown ... Belch

1st: 7-2-1
2nd: 6-8-5
3rd: 4-3-5
4th: 5-3-4
5th: 1-7-2
6th: 3-1-5
7th: 1-6-5
8th: 4-5-1
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Wed Mar 23, 2016 5:17 pm

R1...Katman Quick 7-2-1

R2...Boppin Anda Weavin 8-2-5

R3...Portada 5-3-4

R4...Jax And Yoko 5-4-3

R5...Jacky's Notion 2-1A-9

R6...Carolyn Shines 6-3-1

R7...Charitable Annuity 5-1-6

R8...North Atlantic 1-4-5
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Wed Mar 23, 2016 6:47 pm


Image
..... FROM THE BLIZZARD IN COLORADO
GOOD THING I HAVE A FUR COAT TODAY :D
COME ON FILLIES.... LET'S ROCK-N-ROLL AND RAZZLE-DAZZLE....
BLING IT ON :twisted:


R-1: 3 - 1 - 2 - 7

R-2: 7 - 5 - 6 - 1

R-3: 2 - 6 - 4

R-4: 4 - 3 - 6

R-5: 7 - 4 - 8 - 9

R-6: 4 - 5 - 3

R-7: 4 - 8 - 2 - 1

R-8: 2 - 1 - 7
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Thu Mar 24, 2016 12:52 am

Good evening and welcome to the results show!
The weather was clear, the main track was fast and the turf course was firm.
We had 10 loading into the gate for the mile long G2 feature race.

As was noted when entries were drawn, there was a possibility of a late jockey switch and Imagedid take over on the number 2 horse CIGARshop. It should also be noted that DUSTY and TIGER DANCER were both 3 lbs overweight.

We were lucky to have Christina and Caton from TVG both provide their paddock analysis before the start of the race. They agreed that STARKappeared to be the cheap speed in the race but lacked the necessary class hence his high odds at 35-1. Caton made mention that CATALINA didn't look to be on her toes as she was in prior races, almost a non-interested lethargic look in the post parade, may be ready for a rest. And finally, they mentioned that even tho' it was a cool night, CRIMINAL TYPE seemed to be pretty hot Imageand the kidney sweat was streaming down his legs. They both liked the horse with the major jock switch to be their consensus paddock selection and pick-4 single at 5/2.

ImageThe flag is up and awaaay they go.
It was a good start for all except TIGERDANCER who stumbled badly coming out of the gate, her nose went down to the ground and her jockey lost a stirrup, he's lucky he didn't fall off, TIGERDANCER spots the field at least 15 lengths at the start.

Let's see, they are passing the 1/8th pole and we have three horses intent on getting the lead here, Bailey is already going to the whip on CIGARSHOP while REALQUIET and BLUNNY are showing their natural speed. Sitting just off the three leaders we have STARK in 4th and then it's several lengths back to the others and still far far back is TIGER DANCER.

Heading into the clubhouse turn, a 1/4 of the mile race completed, we see REAL QUIET letting out a notch and opening up on the field, STARK is trying to keep pace in second, CIGARshop is drafting off the leaders in 3rd while the others are maintaining their position, still far back to TIGERDANCER but her jockey is back in the saddle and still trying.

3/8ths of the race is now completed on the clubhouse turn, the leaders are maintaining their positions but going wide around the turn there was CRIMINALTYPE, 5-6-7 wide, it could be a broken rein, the jockey seems to have lost control. That looks like a mustard stain on his silks from the county fair at Charlestown tonight, Image WOW, he went really wide!

Going down the backstretch reaching the 1/2 mile pole, REALQUIET has opened his lead to 6 lengths. STARK is desperately trying to hang on but the girls might've been right about him being the cheap speed. Making a move up the inside is BLUNNY just a neck in front of CIGARshop who is now back in 4th but Bailey looks comfortable with his position.

Heading into the far turn with 5/8ths now completed, gaining ground on the outside that's, well, let's see, gaining ground on the outside that's CIGARSHOP making his move 4 wide, REAL QUIET is a neck back, BLUNNY is right there, STARK is looking desperate and the others have some running to do, there's RUFFIAN in 5th, CRIMINALTYPE has recovered and is now in 6th, CATALINA never seemed to get in stride back in 7th, OAKLAWN CAPPER is making a mid-race move back in 8th, then it's DUSTY and TIGER DANCER.

Turning for home at the 3/4 pole, the 6-furlong time is 1:14.30 and the speed bias track hasn't changed yet tonight. The leaders are still up there, CIGARSHOP leading the way, REALQUIET giving it his all but will it be enough, BLUNNY looking to round out the trifecta, SHARK fading to 4th, and the others are going up and down at this point.

AND DOWN THE STRETCH THEY COME, Jerry Bailey is calling on CIGARSHOP to give it everything he's got, nobody is gaining, they're coming to the wire and here it is America, the Incomparable, the Invincible, the Unbeatable CIGARshop.
REAL QUIET was valiant in defeat, never worse than 3rd throughout the entire race had to settle for the runner-up spot.
BLUNNY made a determined finish for the show spot edging the fading STARK back to 4th. Then came RUFFIAN, CRIMINAL TYPE, CATALINA, OAKLAWN CAPPER and wait just a minute, who was that making a rush right at the wire, it's TIGER DANCER recovering from that awful start just getting up in time to beat out DUSTY.

1. $82.20 CIGARSHOP
2. $54.40 REAL QUIET
3. $39.20 BLUNNY
4. $37.60 STARK
5. $28.40 RUFFIAN
6. $23.20 CRIMINAL TYPE
7. $14.80 CATALINA
8. $13.00 OAKLAWN CAPPER
9. $ 9.80 TIGER DANCER
10. $9.40 DUSTY

After the race we caught up with trainer Image to see what he thought about CIGARSHOPS performance and where he might race next. He explained that its all about numerology and he'll let the chart dictate the next race? Image

We also caught up with Image to see if he was concerned about TIGERDANCERS stumble at the start, he explained that she's so quick on her feet, so anxious to get out of the gate fast that the ground broke out from under her and she'll be fine.

We bid you a good night from CharlesTown, hope to see y'all at the ATM and back ready for action real soon!
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Thu Mar 24, 2016 10:27 am

Congrats to Cigarshop on a strong win. Kudos to Stark on an entertaining recap. I "survived" at Derby Wars with my picks and caught a break when my 8th race winner only got DQed to 3rd. Off to start capping a 15 race card at Fair Grounds. What? No simulcasts? I was so looking forward to a 20 race card!
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Thu Mar 24, 2016 12:48 pm

WOW ---- SAYS IT ALL!

HAY STARK ....
SINCE TREVOR DENMAN IS RETIRING
YOU COULD BE THE NEXT BEST THING AT SANTA ANITA!
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Thu Mar 24, 2016 7:45 pm



To my "Partner in Crime"
You stole the race with power and pizzazz
To complete A COLT SUPERFECTA!

I guess The Poor, Sad, Humiliated FILLYS
Are back in the Cat House drowning their sorrows
With some cheap box wine because they have no money for champagne or Chippendale dancers

Now, let's see you do it again next week
In the Bonus BOTS (5th Wed) to bring even more
Bragging rights to the Colts
"If Ya Aint The Lead Horse ----
The View Never Changes"

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Sat Mar 26, 2016 2:55 am

PER STARK:

"It should also be noted that DUSTY and TIGER DANCER were both 3 lbs overweight."
--- :o

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O REALLY.....
YOU COLTS DONT SEEM TO MIND
ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'RE LOOKING FROM BEHIND!!


:twisted: ---- :lol: ---- :mrgreen: ---- ;) ---- :D
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Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:40 am

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**CONGRATS CIGAR ON YOUR HOT SMOKING RUN --- :mrgreen:
YOU WERE ON FIRE .....
YOU SEEM TO BE GETTING YOUR MOJO BACK AND UNDER CONTROL --- ;)

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TIME TO UNWIND AND RELAX AND CELEBRATE......

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PURRRHAPS WE'LL GET OUR OWN PENTHOUSE SUITE --- ;) --- :twisted:

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Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:51 am

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** WAY TO GO STARK!!
YOUR VERY FIRST RACE CALL .... WITH GRAPHICS EVEN ......
OUTSTANDING JOB --- :mrgreen: --- ;) --- :D


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PS: HAY DUSTY..... I WILL KEEP YOU COMPANY IN THE CAT-HOUSE
WE CAN DRINK WINE AND PLAY MONOPOLY --- :D
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