Adam's Turf - All Comments

re: Dubai World Cup 2014 Thoughts

Pedigree Ann — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:12:42 GMT

What works in Ireland and GB will not necessarily work in the US. There, horses TYPICALLY have only one prep for the Guineas if any. And all horses are on the same timeline, since turf racing doesn't start until the end of March, having stopped in early November. Not some horses racing since January (who may have had little time off from the 2yo year) and some starting later after several months on the farm.

re: Dubai World Cup 2014 Thoughts

JerseyBoy — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 23:22:12 GMT

I put my money in Pools 1 and 2 on Cairo Prince.

The only horse I think can beat him if he is right is Social Inclusion, assuming he gets a good post position.

Those who have been questioning Social Inclusion’s foundation must not have heard of the Classic winner Ballymore.

Ballymore was a son of the Ribot horse, Ragusa.

Ballymore, like Social Inclusion, did not run as a 2yo.

During his brief career, one horse he defeated was Epsom Derby winner Roberto, the sole conqueror of the all-time great Brigadier Gerrard.

In his first start, lifetime, Ballymore ran in the Irish 2000 guineas. He won.

Not only did he win, he was well-supported in the betting because he was trained by a master, Paddy Prendergast.

This goes to show that if the horse has the talent, the trainer can use any means he wants to get him to perform at his best.

Social Inclusion cannot exceed his performances to date, nor does he need to, to beat these horses.

re: Icabad Crane, No Headless Horseman Here

md reynolds — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 13:11:24 GMT

This has made my day! Ive always been an I.CRANE fan and am delighted about his 2nd career!

re: Icabad Crane, No Headless Horseman Here

txhorsefan — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 01:57:09 GMT

Thanks for such a cool update on Icabad Crane, Adam. He has always been one of my favorites as well and I'm so glad to see him getting off to such a good start in his new career. Thank you!

re: Icabad Crane, No Headless Horseman Here

Carlos in Cali — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:41:00 GMT

Icabad Crane was a consistent sort... as was Jason Shandler,for nefarious reasons though.lol!

"Snoopy... I mean Jason,come home"!

re: Icabad Crane, No Headless Horseman Here

Eliza — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:50:12 GMT

It's an incredibly fine feeling to know that this good racehorse found a second career. He looks gorgeous jumping. I wish more race horses were given this kind of opportunity.

re: Icabad Crane, No Headless Horseman Here

Lexington Bloodstock — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:03:53 GMT

Eventing is every bit as grueling as racing. Can't they find a nice quite retirement for the poor animal so he doesn't break a leg and have to be put down????? He's earned it, no?

re: Icabad Crane, No Headless Horseman Here

Tiz Herself — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:58:17 GMT

I have his half brother, DavidDavinci by Tapit on my stable watch

re: Icabad Crane, No Headless Horseman Here

Tiz Herself — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:56:09 GMT

Just this last week was browsing through old articles of racing and wondering where Icabad Crane ended up- thrilled he is excelling in his new career!

re: Icabad Crane, No Headless Horseman Here

Donut Jimmy — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:41:33 GMT

I have found that horses who were that classy on the track, generally turn out to be that classy in their next careers too. And with the advantage of starting under Phillip Dutton, Icabad has a chance to be a really nice event horse.

re: Icabad Crane, No Headless Horseman Here

Riotracer — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:21:55 GMT

I remember this horse and was a fan! So happy he has a 2nd career. Thanks for the article.

re: Icabad Crane, No Headless Horseman Here

Racingfan — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:58:42 GMT

What great news to hear he has moved on to a second career! Best of luck!

re: On Location: Hipodromo Camarero in Puerto Rico

Drinks from a glass !! — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 01:54:39 GMT

thanks adam .... our horse Dixieland bandito started at gulfstream, Monmouth ,and finished career at this track in Puerto rico...

wish I could have seen him run there...

re: On Location: Hipodromo Camarero in Puerto Rico

Fred and Joan — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:52:05 GMT

They have a nicer facility than most in our area. We hope that they will be able to continue and succeed . What a great experience to share with young people to actually be able to pet and touch a race horse! Sadly in our area it would be most difficult to pet or touch any of the horses as too many of them are not sufficiently handled or used to public contact .Very much appreciated your sharing of these pictures from a track in a different area and it was nice of the trainer to be open and candid of racing at his track.

re: On Location: Hipodromo Camarero in Puerto Rico

herminiofigueroa — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 05:59:03 GMT

I feel very proud to see my hometown racetrack in this blog. But its true what edrul427 says about the hay-days. I remember this great races with horses such like Vuelve Candy B, Tatra Voltage, Estrellero, Tintorera, Gran Duque, Bricola and Mi Pradera (just to name a few). Full grandstands of course. We are trying really hard to get things straight for the sake of the sport, hopefully we will. Thanks for sharing your trip with the world.

re: On Location: Hipodromo Camarero in Puerto Rico

codysakic — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 02:26:57 GMT

Any way you could possibly scan and email me a copy of the front of the program? I would appreciate it.

re: On Location: Hipodromo Camarero in Puerto Rico

LanceS — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 01:53:16 GMT

Thanks for the story. I wish the BloodHorse would include Puerto Rico in their state/regional sire lists. After all, they are American bred horses running in a US territory for US dollars! It's interesting to follow the US sires that now stand there, but once they get past their third crops it becomes very difficult to follow them. I've always been a fan of Casanova Star, for instance.

re: On Location: Hipodromo Camarero in Puerto Rico

GOLD STAR RACING STABLE, LLC. — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 21:40:28 GMT

THANK YOU; FOR PROMOTING CAMARRERO RACETRACK IN PUERTO RICO ! IT BRINGS A LOT OF MEMORIES AND HAPPY TIMES THAT I ENJOY WHILE GROWING UP IN PUERTO RICO. MY GRANDFATHER WAS A PIONEER TRAINER IN THE 1910'S TO HIS RETIREMENT IN 1956. I WOULD LIKE TO RUN ONE OF OUR PARTNERSHIP HORSE'S THERE ONE DAY !

AGAIN THANK YOU FOR THIS PUBLISH WORK AND PROMOTING A GREAT TRACK AND ITS PEOPLE !

re: On Location: Hipodromo Camarero in Puerto Rico

aspradling — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 20:33:51 GMT

Thanks everyone! Sorry about the watermarks, but they are my personal images and I get tired of people lifting photos without asking. If there are a few you would like to see larger or without a watermark, just let me know and I can add them. Or, if you ask, I can send you them.

edrul427: That is what "A" told me stories about. I can only imagine how great the experience was in the hay-day. I had a great experience on my trip, but I am pretty easy to please. What were some fond memories you had?

re: On Location: Hipodromo Camarero in Puerto Rico

Old Timer — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 19:39:43 GMT

It looks like a very nice track. Those photos leave something to be desired however with "Blood Horse" plastered across them.

re: On Location: Hipodromo Camarero in Puerto Rico

edrul427 — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:01:19 GMT

I wish you would have seen what this racetrack was on its heyday.Last i visit about 4 years ago i felt so bad because that was my home for many many years.It is not even a shadow of what it used to be,but they are trying very hard to bring it back,but you see the same trend here in the states,empty grandstands what a shame

re: On Location: Hipodromo Camarero in Puerto Rico

txhorsefan — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:49:51 GMT

Thanks for sharing your experience and your wonderful photos! I appreciate having a chance to see racing in another country up close. Thank you!!

re: Arson Squad Storms the Keeneland Paddock

Dawn in MN — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:25:23 GMT

The pictures, videos, story and comments about Arson Squad and I'm Charismatic were very nice. Thanks for featuring this horse.

As much as I love Thoroughbred horses, racing, and the beauty of the sport; the way the unwanted, injured, or worn out Thoroughbreds are discarded keeps me away for months, and sometimes years at a time. Until the slaughter pipe-line is shut down racing will have a black eye, that no amount of p.r. can cover.

To read of the few horses that are retired with the respect and dignity that all living beings deserve is bittersweet. For every Arson Squad, and I'm Charismatic the number of Thoroughbreds that don't have a happy ending is unimaginable.

The dangers of racing are enough. The animals that face that danger in every race for our entertainment need to receive the best of care.

Livestock-shmivestock

For the record, I am a meat-eating, liberal who would probably not have taken a chance on that surgery for Arson Squad. I'm o.k. with humane euthanasia for people and animals. To see what horses go through on the way to slaughter is unimaginable. Sorry to rain on the parade. I should have kept my comments to myself. Seems to me mom always said if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all...

re: Arson Squad Storms the Keeneland Paddock

Mike Relva — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 05:52:26 GMT

IC2001KY

A couple years back I donated a modest amount to I'm Charismatic. When he first came to Old Friends I followed his progress. Was in Kentucky in Feb and got to see him and his friend Arson Squad. Great to know the care they have at Old Friends.

re: Arson Squad Storms the Keeneland Paddock

PatsyK — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:23:56 GMT

Great Story. I am the lucky owner of four OTTBs...none were very good (in fact one never even placed in any of the races he was in) but it is an honor to care for these backbones of the industry. OF is a wonderful organization, and I urge everyone to donate to them or New Vocations. And kudos to the owners who cared enough about Arson Squad and others who get the care they need to retire to a happy life...these owners are real heroes!