Mike Smith + Giacomo = Chocolate Candy

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AnOccasionalChocolate — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:56:24 GMT

I vote for ANYTHING with the words 'chocolate candy' in it! Excellent article!

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Wanda — Sun, 03 May 2009 23:29:03 GMT

Adam I watched the Derby with the family here in Lethbridge on HD TV. Great picture anyway the only horse I saw that was shook up was Mr. Hot Stuff. Really the rest of them were pretty cool customers. What a shame Dunkirk broke so poor and Friesan Fire grabbed a quarter.

I still like Dunkirk down the road cause he showed alot maturity running on after the break and stitting mid-pack getting mud on his face.Friesan Fire had every excuse in the world to run bad on an injury and hopefully it will heal up in a month. They can be hard to heal if the hoof itself is involved. All in all a good day with family and friends. Talk to you later when I get home Monday.

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Chip — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:48:46 GMT

The Derby is between Papa Clem and Chocolate Candy.2 horses that are coming into the race with the right stuff! Also watch out for Flying Private.He could be the Giacomo of this year's Derby!

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Wanda — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:50:12 GMT

Serious Adam? Are you going in person cause I'm watching it on the little screen. I'd be concerned with any of the lightly raced ones not handling the noise/crowds etc. If they are to punchy or washed out I'd be wary.

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aspradling@bloodhorse.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:50:59 GMT

kevin: I like your exotics, it sounds very similar to the betting angles I will be going for.

Wanda: I will be waiting for u to tell me what you think of each of the horses in the paddock...so after the derby let me know what you saw

Speedball: I think your wish is granted and Join In The Dance is coming.

Karen2: A coworker had a dream once, and it seriously came true about last years triple crown. So I will just have to bet even more money on CC now =)

Bettye: I am glad you liked the photos, we have a Past Derby Video coming of him soon! I hear it is amazing.

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da3hoss — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:50:08 GMT

Karen2, I hope you're right! I love Candy Ride & have thought he was the best bargain going in the breeding shed and that anyone who put their faith in him as a stallion would be going on the "ride" of their life!

I'm also thrilled that my other 2 favorite young stallions are doing so well, Medaglia D'Oro and Birdstone...

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Bettye — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:05:34 GMT

I had Giacomo to win when he won his Derby. Thanks for the pictures. He is beautiful like his

dad Holy Bull. This year I am pulling for Fresian Fire to win.

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aspradling@bloodhorse.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:44:13 GMT

FYI I wrote this post before leaving for Louisville, so I do know that QR is out and so I will put Advice on my list now as number ten.

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Karen2 — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:41:08 GMT

I know this doesn't mean anything...yet..unless CC wins the race... but I had a dream last week that CC won the derby and Candy Ride became a household name. The wierd thing is I never even gave this horse a second thought so we might be on to something. After sitting bull made that prediction a few weeks back heck....I'm convinced anything is possible. He says the winner will have double digit odds. Is it CC he is referring to???????

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kevin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:14:24 GMT

One month ago, one week ago, and still today, I like "I Want Revenge" & "Chocolate Candy". I will be keying both on top, in the exotics, reversing in partial wheels, with savers to win.

The bottom of my exotics will be made up of the other "Slew Blood" with emphasis on "Dunkirk" & "Friesan Fire" in 2nd, 3rd, 4th spots, running for 3rd & 4th with "Hold Me Back", "Pioneer of the Nile", and the Saeed bin Suroor horses.

Best with your picks and as the Packman says, May the Horse Be with All of You.

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Speedball — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:54:43 GMT

SO glad to see that Mr. Hot Stuff is incleded in your favorites. I'm really disappointed that Quality Road won't be running in the Derby, but it's for the best. I'm sure we'll see big things from him in the coming months, but MHS is really getting a great jockey in Johhny V. I think he's sitting on a very big race, and John will get the best from him. Also more pace for closers if Join The Dance comes to the party!!

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Wanda — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:59:23 GMT

Nice pics but he's got a head only a mother could love!

I like that your waiting to see them in the paddock. Smart move cause like I said on Jason's site it's a gong show and a few of them might not take it well.

I still like Square Eddie and I think I'll hook him up with Dunkirk if he handles the crowd okay. Haven't decided on anything else but hey I've got a week and I'm headed south to see the in-laws and will watch the Derby at the local track there.