Most Memorable 2010 Breeders' Cup Moments

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charles — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 06:24:24 GMT

Goldikova the best horse in the world? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Do you people even know what her record would be if she ran against real champion routers in Europe?

She fit the mile like a glove. That great kick of her would be but a stagger if she ran 10 furlongs or longer.

Goldikova is a great miler but that is a class lower than a top router.

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Savanna — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 03:38:40 GMT

Ok whats with the figting going on near the beginning? No not the jockeys fighting I mean the fight between Richard and Jason. Really there are better things to be aruged about.Yay Godikova and Uncle Mo! And poor Life At Ten! And hooray Pluck!

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Lisa — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:28:41 GMT

Goldikova was the most thrilling and exciting of all the BC races. What a turn-of-foot, what acceleration, what a horse!!! The little engine that could. So glad to know she is staying in training, as is Gio Ponti. It has been so depressing with all the recent retirements, so many; and yet here she is, the best horse and not retiring. How ironic. And, her groom running down the track was so inspiring and full of raw emotion and uninhibited exhiliration...now that was some great publicity to showcase on national television that horseracing is fun for everyone and you don't have to bet to enjoy the racing.

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the_wiz — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:58:16 GMT

I based my bet on Shared Account off her whisker defeat at the hands of Proviso who turned out to be quite a dissapointment in the Br. Cup. Clearly this horse had a much better than 46/1 shot. Sometimes things just work out.

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Footlick — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:37:58 GMT

Ranagulzion- Sorry for the late response, but work and finishing a couple of paintings tied me down. I feel that if everything went perfectly for Quality Road- whatever that would be- he could be effective at 10 furlongs, similar to Precisionist. But faced with other horses better equipped to run the distance, he would not be as effective against them. I know he has run great 9 furlong races at Gulfstream, but his performances this year at Saratoga makes me believe he is a more dominant miler who can travel a quality 9 furlongs. It mystifies me that so many supporters of his get bent out of shape when he is called a miler, as it is the ultimate compliment for an American stallion to be considered a superior miler but could go farther. As I said, he would have been a great 7-9 furlong horse in Europe.

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mike rullo — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:37:41 GMT

jason

I guess you believe quality road is a miler now after what you saw in the classic.

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Screen Prospect — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 02:42:20 GMT

Goldikova .. Simply the best. Its ok Zen fans there is nothing wrong with being second best mare this year.

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Slew — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:42:51 GMT

Sodapopkid: Don't bet on it. At 67 and sober or drunk, I still can't make heads or tails of bellwhether.

Dr D: so glad the funny man came back. Last year, they wouldn't even give QR the root beer so he threw a hissy fit. This year, he said, "I'll teach you to not deny me!"

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Livesoutwest — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:49:35 GMT

KautoStar,

What can I say? You called it right on the Euro HOY. But hey, good for Goldikova! Serves Workforce's connections right for stiffing America on a race they could have easily won, hard turf or not.

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Bellwether — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:02:43 GMT

jsp...Huh??? HELL...WAKE UP...

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sodapopkid — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:07:57 GMT

I hope when I grow up, I can finally understand Bellwhether. Because at 25, I aint there yet. lol.

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Householder — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:46:36 GMT

Life at Ten...bizarre is right. Does Churchill not have track vets to protect the public's betting interests? I don't know if I can fault either the trainer or the jockey. They don't care who wins or loses money on their horse. Now if it breaks down that's another story. The jockey IS obligated to ease the horse or jump off and the trainer should not be running injured horses. But once again, where was the vet?

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Ted from LA — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:00:29 GMT

Speaking of football, I'm leaving Thursday to go see the Buckeyes mash the Hawkeyes. GO BUCKS!

trackjack 16 Nov 2010 9:49 AM

I wouldn't bet Draynay's money on this one. Hawkeyes by 10.

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In aint easy being good! — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:54:36 GMT

Haha the top 7 handicapping rules are great whoever posted that.

Rule #1) Never bet on an empty stocmach the booze will hit you that much faster!

Rule #2) Dont go to the windows and change your bet because some yahoo has some insider information.

Rule #3) Bring more information with you dont rely on the form.

Rule #4) If the horses has front bandages automatic toss!

Rule #5) If the horse has never ran before automatic toss!

Rule #6) Watch the bloodhorse show these guys know there stuff!

Rule #7 before you bet see who draynay likes and then toss it! Your exacta will be alot easier.

Rule #8 Dont handicap (edit)

Rule #9 Dont listen to hank on tv he is brutal!

Rule #10 Dont bring your ATM card!

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J. S. P. — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:18:25 GMT

Bellweather: Huh?

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In aint easy being good! — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:40:46 GMT

The race that I love watching is uncle mo domination! He is a beast and he could of ran around the track again he is light years ahead of the other horses! Its sad that breeders cup juveniles never pan out in the derby but mo is the man! GOldy was also impressive when the announcers said her comes goldy I was like where??? Then in a blink of an eye she romped a very good turf field like they were standing still! Goldy has afterburners on her feet and agree that she is the best Mare of all time hands down!

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Dr Drunkinbum — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:28:09 GMT

Slew

I was expecting JV to dismount and was surprised and disappointed when he went into the gate. Life looked sick as a dog. You're right-everyone that had the info that could make a decision was at fault. No one wanted to make a decision for fear of being criticized probably. Everyone acted like it was a tough call. It was an easy call. JV and Pletcher are most at fault because they know the horse, and know that there was something wrong. There was something very wrong. Lesson learned I hope. Same with the turf condition early Saturday. Horse racing is life and death. You have to learn from mistakes.

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Householder — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:49:36 GMT

trackjack. The Theatrical side of COIL is interesting. I say long with some tactical speed. I don't think we will see him sprinting again. He is certainly bred well.

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Householder — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:02:50 GMT

Dakota phone had hit the board his last 5 out. 3rd in the Santa Anita Handicap and 3rd in the Pacific Classic. I think Gayego, Mine that Bird, and Tizway got a little out classed is all. The line maker was a little off on things. Switch and Evening Jewell 15-1? Switch had beaten a 9-5 favorite (Blind Luck) and had placed against a 4-5 favorite (Zenyatta).

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Householder — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:57:33 GMT

California Based Horses.

BC Sprint-Smiling Tiger Show

BC Turf Sprint-Unzip Me Show

BC Mile-The Usual Q.T. Show

BC Dirt Mile-Dakota Phone Win

BC Turf-Champ Pegasus Place

BC Classic-Zenyatta Place

I don't think CA had a Juvenile Turf runner. But did have Jaycito in the Juvinile.

BC FM Sprint-Switch Place, Evening Jewel Show.

BC LDS Classic-Blind Luck Place.

Champ Pegasus was a shocker in the BC Turf. Great record but those nasty "low Beyers" scared away the betters.

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Dave — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:40:22 GMT

Zenyatta's stretch run was the "most memorable" Breeders Cup moment. Never seen a horse with gears like hers. To me, she runs like a locomotive. She starts out slow, builds momentum, they load more coal into her (on the backstretch) and then a tremendous machine-like move from the top of the lane to the wire.

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Fran Loszynski — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:17:35 GMT

I love Zenyatta but we can't forget Blame won the Breeder's Cup, he shouldn't be known as the racehorse that took away Zenyatta's 20th win. That's not fair to Blame. It's alot like Birdstone was the horse that stole the Triple from Smarty Jones, when Birdstone's young were awesome, Mine That Bird and Summer Bird not to mention Birdstone himself. It's human nature to revel in the favorite's limelight- but that horse did something right to win. Blame Breeder's Cup Winner, end of story.

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Mike Relva — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:53:43 GMT

RANAGULZION

Yes,QR wasn't himself,but tell me I'm far off the mark when I state if Zenyyatta were running on three legs half the people on this blog wouldn't see it as a problem?

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Ranagulzion — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:46:24 GMT

Footlick,

Your post of 15 Nov 8:10pm was very levelheaded and insightful. It makes a lot of sense, that is, QR coming up short for want of a prep race leading up to a 10 furlong race after a nine week freshening. Perhaps that's it. I still don't think that he's ineffective at the Classic distance based upon both his attempts at the distance last season, his awesome performances at 9 furlongs and his pedigree which is more stamina loaded than both Smarty Jones and Raven's Pass (sons of Elusive Quality that won big in the Kentucky Derby and Breeder's Cup Classic respectively).

Don't you agree that our discussion becomes more civil and rational when a certain mare is left out of it? Just an observation.

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mz — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:20:51 GMT

Considering that we FINALLY are giving some respect to the 2YO's who happen to prefer turf in NAm -- yay! Pluck and the fillies! -- how soon before some of our 2YO's will be targetting the DARBY at Epsom instead of the DERBY at Churchill Downs?

I'm still in mourning from when Curlin didn't get to the Arc.

(and I'm sorry Australasian fans -- I like your races too but let's start with baby steps ... )

And yes, before anyone says it, I think Nobles Promise was noble and I LOOOVVVEE Wesley Ward and his 2YO's (plus Cannonball)