Breeders’ Cup 2022

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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:19 pm

Glad they squeaked this one onto the network, because that's pretty much as good as it gets in this sport. I wonder if they try this horse at some big 9f races next year? That was a great effort.

Gunite honest as they come, like always. This was too far for him and it was a tough pace, but he ran every step of the way.
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:23 pm

Tessablue wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:19 pm Glad they squeaked this one onto the network, because that's pretty much as good as it gets in this sport. I wonder if they try this horse at some big 9f races next year? That was a great effort.

Gunite honest as they come, like always. This was too far for him and it was a tough pace, but he ran every step of the way.
i'm preeeeetty sure (but not 100%) that he retires next year.
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:24 pm

brunanas wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 12:52 pm alright, so hypothetically speaking - if LIG wins today, but with Flightline on the board, who earns champion older male honors and possibly HOTY along with it?
Life is Good, definitely. I think whoever wins the Classic gets HOTY, unless it's Happy Saver or Hot Rod Charlie. Those conversations could get pretty spicy...

If a 3yo wins, I think it goes to whomever wins the speed duel. Flightline obviously going in with a lot of support, but he does have one fewer G1 win than Life is Good this year.
brunanas wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:23 pm
i'm preeeeetty sure (but not 100%) that he retires next year.
Oof I hope not, he's just getting good!
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:24 pm

Palace Malice wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:16 pm I'm crying, such a beautiful story.
Me too!
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:27 pm

I love when a horse runs gets right up alongside the front-runner in the stretch and then pushes ahead by sheer force of will. Cody's Wish sized up Cyberknife and found another gear.

What a handsome colt too. Curlin couldn't sire an ugly horse if he tried.
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:32 pm

BaroqueAgain1 wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:04 pm Golden Pal has now had two very slow/inattentive breaks from the gate with Irad aboard...in his two most important races. If GP weren't being retired, I wonder if he would be getting a new jockey? :?
You can make a compelling argument that the starter screwed Golden Pal over. He had a hand on the horse a bit too long at the start and from the head-on TVG showed afterwards, he definitely knew it.
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:33 pm

yup, bawling like a baby over that one! a huge emotional loving thank you to Cody's Wish for that beautiful win - horses.... are just the best.
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:36 pm

Palace Malice wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:16 pm I'm crying, such a beautiful story.
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Indeed.
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:44 pm

Above the Curve is a monster!
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:54 pm

TUESDAY SETS A NEW RECORD!
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:55 pm

When your rabbit isn't fast enough to catch the speed, but you win anyways lol.

Quite the weekend for Aiden O'Brien!

(the household has taken to calling In Italian "An Italian," which made the whole race a lot funnier)
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:56 pm

What is going on with favorites missing the break today
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:56 pm

Tuesday is a wonderful filly, to come from behind and still get past the flying In Italian, who did NOT slow down. She set a record?
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:57 pm

Donna should borrow Lava Man for these post-race interviews, her poor pony can't keep up :lol: :lol:
BaroqueAgain1 wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:56 pm Tuesday is a wonderful filly, to come from behind and still get past the flying In Italian, who did NOT slow down. She set a record?
1 3/16m isn't a commonly run distance at Keeneland but still a very nice time.
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BaroqueAgain1 wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:56 pm Tuesday is a wonderful filly, to come from behind and still get past the flying In Italian, who did NOT slow down. She set a record?
The announcer said she set a new record but I dunno what record :lol:
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:58 pm

CoronadosQuest wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:57 pm
BaroqueAgain1 wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:56 pm Tuesday is a wonderful filly, to come from behind and still get past the flying In Italian, who did NOT slow down. She set a record?
The announcer said she set a new record but I dunno what record :lol:
I think he added "....at Keeneland!" at the end lol. F&M Turf changes distance so often, there's no real record for it.
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CoronadosQuest wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:57 pm
BaroqueAgain1 wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:56 pm Tuesday is a wonderful filly, to come from behind and still get past the flying In Italian, who did NOT slow down. She set a record?
The announcer said she set a new record but I dunno what record :lol:
Track and stakes record.
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 2:00 pm

what a weekend for O'Brien...
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 2:01 pm

"American yeehaw racing" is the best descriptor for dirt sprints.
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 2:01 pm

Ryan Moore is going to have a nice paycheck :lol:
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