BoondckCL Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Now everybody knows that Secretariat is the best horse to ever run in an American horse race...ever; but i think it would be interesting to look at people's FAVORITE thoroughbreds and who knows, turn this thread into every other thread on this board with people insulting each other. Lemon Drop Kid Cigar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBTG81 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Well Assembeld Spunky's Prospect Cigar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 R Lobo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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daquixers_is_back Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 People watch horse racing?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Black Horse (Ale). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoondckCL Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 People watch horse racing?? 802466[/snapback] Yes you ill-cultured fool. sarcasm. Horse racing has always been big in certain circles and if you live in New York you are living pretty damn close to one of, if not the best well known race track in the world. Saratoga was actually ranked 9th in the country as a place where you have to watch a sporting event. I forget where i saw the ranking, but it is definately one of the most historicaly important places in New York in terms of sporting events. It is a great sport and i suggest you get involved, great times can be had during a day at the track. Imagine a really long tailgate, with all the beer you can drink inside the track itself, and you have the chance to win money and get almost as involved with the gaming then you do at a Bills game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartshan-83 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Smarty Jones AND Barbaro were both raised within 20 minutes of my house. Smarty Jones was actually from my township but Philadelphia selfishly "adopted" him because that city desparately needed lach on to a winner (and drag him down). Barbaro was(is) being treated in that big animal hospital not 15 minutes from me. I also loved that horse that raced against Smarty Jones that year that was like twice his size. Beautiful horse...largest I've ever seen racing...Lion Heart maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGTEleven Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I'm older than the people who have posted so far. Here is my list: Java Gold Easy Goer Coquistador Cielo Personal Ensign Unbridled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 You're an !@#$!!! Now everybody knows that Secretariat is the best horse to ever run in an American horse race...ever; but i think it would be interesting to look at people's FAVORITE thoroughbreds and who knows, turn this thread into every other thread on this board with people insulting each other.Lemon Drop Kid Cigar 802400[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlegm Alley Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Being from Saratoga, I grew up at the races. In no particular order: Funny Cide--from Sackatoga stables on Saratoga Lake. First state bred that nearly won the triple crown. Lure Thunder Rumble Fourstardave--the oldest horse to win a race and became a Saratoga icon for his performances for years throughout the meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Northern Dancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 There was that horse that held my macaroni on the Christmas ornament I made in 2nd grade. I don't know what his name was, but I remember him everytime I put up the tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Sunday Silence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGTEleven Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Sunday Silence 802611[/snapback] Valenzuela > Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Trigger. Silver. Champion. Crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Dirk Diggler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBTG81 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Yes you ill-cultured fool. sarcasm. Horse racing has always been big in certain circles and if you live in New York you are living pretty damn close to one of, if not the best well known race track in the world. Saratoga was actually ranked 9th in the country as a place where you have to watch a sporting event. I forget where i saw the ranking, but it is definately one of the most historicaly important places in New York in terms of sporting events. It is a great sport and i suggest you get involved, great times can be had during a day at the track. Imagine a really long tailgate, with all the beer you can drink inside the track itself, and you have the chance to win money and get almost as involved with the gaming then you do at a Bills game. 802476[/snapback] Have you ever been to Saratoga? My dad and I took the trip up there a few years ago. It's absolutely beautiful. I live like 20 minutes from Monmouth Park. That place is real nice too!- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Great topic..... Favorite horse of all time? A filly named Storm Flag Flying. Unbelievable horse. I watched her win the Breeders Cup Juvenile Filly in person in 2002, at Arlington in Illinois. She stalked the lead, took command at the head of the stretch, lost the lead in mid-stretch and looked defeated, and then thundered back to win by a nose. I also watched her in person defeat a heavily favored Azeri in the Personal Ensign at Saratoga in summer of '04. Incredible heart. She is now retired and has just popped out her first young one. Current favorite- Lava Man. I've been following him for a few years, he was bought as a claimer for $50k several years ago. He has since dominated just about all of his races, and as a 5-year old, will probably go off as the favorite in next month's Breeders Cup Classic. Classy horse. Favorite name- Hoof Hearted. When the track announcer said it, it sounded like "Who Farted takes the lead!" Best horse I ever saw in person- Point Given. An absolute monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastabillz Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Top 3 horses this year racing in America 1. Bernardini 2. Discrete Cat 3. Henny Hughes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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