tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post8429423955652539154..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Governor Start Your EngineAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-91476881288281010482007-08-15T09:17:00.000-04:002007-08-15T09:17:00.000-04:00There it is for all to see in an apparently un-Pho...There it is for all to see in an apparently un-Photoshopped photo: The Steamroller hisself mixing it up with all those Bubbas! 'See, Joe, I really am a man of the common folk, just like you!' I understand that he is planning to present the Man o'War Cup to the Travers winner on Travers Day, right after Joe presents his trophy to the winner of a co-feature. Good chance for Joe to have a 3-way pow-wow and bury the hatchet with the Gov and Charlie Hayward, Joe can introduce the Gov to all of the swells, and it will be a jolly good time. After all, there's none better than Joe at "<BR/>Holding Court" at the Spa, he virtually "owns" that clubhouse! /S/Green Mtn PunterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-90302229736774322842007-08-15T02:27:00.000-04:002007-08-15T02:27:00.000-04:00I hope Magna isn't paying attention to that; other...<I>I hope Magna isn't paying attention to that; otherwise, it's possible that Gulfstream could become the largest poker hall in the country.</I><BR/><BR/>No chance. Because even then it'll still be hard pressed to compete with <A HREF="http://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com/" REL="nofollow">the Seminole Hard Rock</A>.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11775282065186766299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-46583792057498827982007-08-14T23:17:00.000-04:002007-08-14T23:17:00.000-04:00I second that Jen R. Whatsmore, why don't we have ...I second that Jen R. Whatsmore, why don't we have the same gnashing of teeth that we had when Nafzger decided to skip the Belmont? It's not like Asmussen is a likeable guy either, I don't understand the free pass he's getting here... unless everyone is afraid of him (like I am).<BR/><BR/>7-2 on The Roundhouse isn't a bad bet.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801414754458604594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-44587761485618714432007-08-14T21:51:00.000-04:002007-08-14T21:51:00.000-04:00"I think Graveyard of Champions and the best horse...<I> "I think Graveyard of Champions and the best horse I've ever had shouldn't go in the same sentence." </I><BR/><BR/>What racing needs is a Cowardice Czar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-11871964326053763442007-08-14T18:17:00.000-04:002007-08-14T18:17:00.000-04:00As I recall, before Mr. Baffert shipped into Sarat...As I recall, before Mr. Baffert shipped into Saratoga, there were a couple of days early in the meet where horses on the lead or rail were having difficulty holding on. One such horse, I Promise, who seemed to do well to hold 2nd on opening day, is running back in tomorrow's 8th race.<BR/><BR/>Also, i saw that the hard closing The Roundhouse is entered on Thursday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com