Royal Ascot - Day One

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SamNotSpam — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:14:59 GMT

I've been following racing in the UK for way too many years, and I have to say I don't think I've seen a better winner than Canford Cliffs! I can't see his pedigree stretching to a mile, but with his attitude, who knows? Simply awesome though, I hope he stays sound because I'm looking forward to following him, and if he should turn up in the BC - watch out America!

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da3hoss — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:22:01 GMT

Strike The Tiger! Oorah!

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lobieb — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:07:49 GMT

Strike The Tiger under Johnny V finally won one today for the USA. Congratulations to all concerned.

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The Rock — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:21:52 GMT

MZ,

I believe that Gladiatorus didn't necessarily bounce from Dubai, as the winner of the race Paco Boy ran in Dubai as well and two other races afterwards. I believe it was the straight mile that was against the former. He usually develops a lead around the turn of his races and plays "catch me if you can". He couldn't do that at Ascot. I'd wait until he goes around a turn to wager on him again. Just my 2 cents.

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The Rock — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:18:44 GMT

Man,

I wish I would've known this blog was set-up last night. I'm 5 for 5 so far today! Caught the Tri in the first with Paco Boy being my key. I knew Gladiatorus was going to be overbet in that one. Scenic Blast just looked the classiest in the 2nd. Delegator & Mastercraftsman proved to be best in which I thought was a cold exa & very hittable tri.

Kieren Fallon had mentioned that Canford Cliffs was Rich Hannon's best 2 year old, and he sure proved it today. And what a year Hannon is having with his 2 year olds. 8/5 was a gift! And finally caught R. Hughes at 6/1 in the Ascot Stakes. I'm hoping he gets a 4 bagger today with Angel's Pursuit for who other than, R. Hannon. Hopefully the m/l will hold.

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The Rock — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:59:46 GMT

Wow!!!!............

Is Canford Cliffs a monster or what! That was the most impressive turn of foot I've seen since Rock of Gibraltar

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mz — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:46:09 GMT

Just have to say: yay for the Aussies (commonwealth buddies) and Scenic Blast.

Now that Gladatorius bombed so badly (didn't like the course? didn't like the state of the turf? what?) are we going to have more questions about how long it takes to recover from Dubai? (Indian Blessing, etc)

Waiting to see what happens to Wesley Ward's babies.

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Bet the Greek Freak — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:05:48 GMT

Or you can watch them for free on TVG

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Cheryl, Newmarket, UK — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:19:20 GMT

Hurrah for Royal Ascot! The best 5 days racing in the world - bar none!

Where else can you find G1 races from 5f to 2m 4f?!

Top class racing, beautiful weather (at the moment!) and the pomp and pagentry of the Royal Procession. What more could any racing fan ask for.

Don't forget that US fans can now watch the races live from Ascot (and plenty of other courses) through the Attheraces website(www.attheraces.com). The subscription is equivalent to about $17 per month - a bargain!