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Acclamation serviced his first mare as a stallion at Bud Johnston’s Old English Rancho in Sanger recently, but Johnston still holds hope that the 7-year-old Unusual Heat horse can make it back to the race track, where he earned an Eclipse Award as champion older male of 2011.Read More
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  • likin sparks · I would love to see his return but then you have to put yourself in the horses shoes...go back to work? or hang out with the ladies? no brainer there. ;-) · 10 minutes ago ·
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  • jerzmade · I mean its def a no brainer but, isnt there that little feeling inside you that you're gitty just reading this article. I even google searched it and an artice was written in Feb and later in April that theres a possilbility he could return for late 2013 and possibly Breeders Cup. His $20k stud fee which is highest in Caly the articles say is another reason why we probably wont see this champ return. But boyyyy would i love to see it. I'll even fly from Jersey to Del Mar to watch em lol. · 8 seconds ago ·
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Incredible, bad start, then has to go about 5 wide coming out of the turn and still closes! Not to mention only going 5 1/2 furlongs makes it hard enough to close from over 10 lenghths back. I'm impressed
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  • jenna.heusi · but i was impressed with kobe's back's win :) · 1 hour ago ·
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  • Southern.Humor · The difference between this year winner, and the past couple is the fact that this one looks like he still has a lot of room to grow and mature. He didn't look 'polished' for a two year old, he looks like a horse that has not already 'peaked' so to speak. If that makes any sense at all. I like him. · 1 minutes ago ·
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For those wondering, he is named after Los Angeles Laker superstar Kobe Bryant, in honor of his rehabbing from his torn ACL and rehabbing to return to the court next year.
I know many of the posters are not N.Y. residents. I do not know if you heard the announcement made today by NYRA regarding their newly named president.his name is christopher kay.he was supposedly chosen from a long list of 100 candidates.in an age and time where the racing game is in serious trouble(if not for racinos,more tracks would be closed)mr. kay was selected as the right man to lead NYRA. his past experirnce is that he is an attorney and was ceo of toys r us. he has absolutely no proffesional experience in the horse racing game.the reason i am making you aware of this.this is how serious our so called leaders are taking this game.apparently knowledge of the game is irrelevant.mr. kay may be a brilliant buisiness man.but how can he be expected to make responsible decisions regarding the game.i assume he will be listening to his advisors.the same guys that helped take down the game.NYRA is arguably the most important racing venue in the united states.if they cannot take this game seriously,what can it say for others.one last thing.i know that the racing game would love to change their demographics and attract the younger generation.but seriously guys,toys r us.almost like robbing the cradle.
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  • Buckpasser · Kay as COO of Toys r us was also responsible for getting the company ready for a buy out. Bloodhorse doesn't discuss this part of his résumé, but the Wall Street Journal did. I assume they brought him in for a planned sale of Aqueduct since every gov. From Mario on has wanted to sell Aqueduct and with the casino there and the present Gov. Wanting a convention center there ( even though the majority of the legislature didnt) I doubt Cuomo has given up on the idea and since the debacle leadership of Ellen McCain and Hayward, the NYRA board has a large number of political appointments by Cuomo. · 55 minutes ago ·
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  • tmallios1 · first of all hayward was railroaded by the gov and his pals.it was not as blaant as first reported.so get your facts straight.charlie hayward is a close friend.so before you go slandering him,know what you are talking about.even christ said so in so many words on a ny sports show.they will not sell nyra.cuomo and his father have always hated the racing game.he almost thinks they are all crooks.but he has to many cronies that own horses.he would never allow an outside interest to control a gambling operation in his state.he does not trust them. · 12 minutes ago ·
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What do you think about this horse's future? He is having a break right now.
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  • Mary Z. · This, article linked. Sorry it took so long to reply. I eat and do other activities ad this thread was sort of buried, also I thought the injury was known. I didn't put it precisely, though. http://www.drf.com/news/stephanoatsee-derby-trail-pastern-injury · 22 minutes ago ·
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  • Mary Z. · This, article linked. Sorry it took so long to reply. I eat and do other activities ad this thread was sort of buried, also I thought the injury was known. I didn't put it precisely, though. http://www.drf.com/news/stephanoatsee-derby-trail-pastern-injury · 22 minutes ago ·
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does anyone know where Luv Gov is? he is one of the first horses (current) that i ever liked. i forgot all about him & haven't heard of him in forever. any info?
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  • kaitlinefree1 · thank you so much. · 51 minutes ago ·
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Seeing Royal Delta and Trinniberg come back from Dubai, the trend seems to be that horses are not winning once they're entered in the states. I'm wondering; if Animal Kingdom fits this and loses at Ascot, might we see him continue racing?
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  • travel_vic · track was DIRT when Cigar triumphed · 1 hour ago ·
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  • LAZMANNICK · Brilliant TV. Why didn't I think of that? The point is N/A horses in the past have competed in Dubai and returned to N/A and competed successfully again, and with very little turn around. · 1 hour ago ·
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This is the horse that made me fall in love with the sport. Honestly without his story and all the good things surrounding him I'd never would of started following the sport.
I want to see his sons and daughters race soon.
  • Northport · getting off to a good start so far - http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/78967/first-winners-for-first-crop-sire-dunkirk · 3 hours ago ·
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  • jmac500 · thx · 1 hour ago ·
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After two big efforts in her last two races she's back at it this Sunday at Parx Racing. She's fully owned by the co-owners of Mylute and this horse is going to be a special one.
John Oxley’s Funny Proposition sprinted to the early lead and drew away late to upset champion mare Royal Delta by five lengths in Saturday’s $186,375 Fleur De Lis Handicap.Read More
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  • On The Gallop's · *AK Wasn't training to go 5f etc... · 5 hours ago ·
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  • travel_vic · Oxley is DEEP in good horses · 1 hour ago ·
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Here is a true hero: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbLEO_aLYnw
  • travel_vic · link did not work so you will have to enlighen me on this one..Has only returned to its original name the last ten years. When Jack Diamond revived it after Brighouse went under, it was called Exhibition Park. · 1 hour ago ·
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I suspect the San Diego to be his first race as a prep towards a defense in the pacific classic. Thats is what i think is the best course
Do you rank Animal Kingdom higher then Silver Charm All time?. I do.
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  • Northport · very well put, mike. I agree · 3 hours ago ·
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  • tcglory · ak was injured to much to really tell weather he is better or not · 2 hours ago ·
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Though we have a nice representation with Sweet Emma Rose, I think she is way over her head here. Rizeema, Fire Blaze, Fast.
Entered in at Monmouth Park on Friday 6/21 with Ponzi Scheme ($50k claimer) and MY ADONIS is back!
Two winners today at Royal Ascot: Declaration of War and War Command (in a commanding romp). No wonder Zenyatta was sent to him. This is no "mediocre sire" by any means.
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  • amino998 · ZenZapper sounds good, Horsefan. · 2 hours ago ·
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  • Sullivan · Buttery Pancakes · 2 hours ago ·
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My picks for the G1 Prince of Wales's Stakes: 1st-Al Kazeem 2nd-Maxios 3rd-Camelot is my tri-fecta selection, and as of right now I'm debating between using Saint Baudolino or The Fugue to complete my super-fecta.
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  • kaitlinefree1 · no one is using Red Cadeaux here? i think he is a fabulous horse. · 3 hours ago ·
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  • Northport · red cadeaux for me is always the bridesmaid... but I just noticed that Frankie is up... this changes a lot. I would love to see that pair do well. · 3 hours ago ·
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They came, they saw, but they could not conquer. In his final start, Animal Kingdom would regretfully be unable to return the Queen Anne Stakes to foreign shores.Read More
  • AndyScoggin · A lot of people were expecting an awful lot from Animal Kingdom, who ends his career with 1 win in 5 starts on the turf. · 5 hours ago ·
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  • tmallios1 · please graham,do not turn into 1 of these trip excuse trainers.names will go un menttioned.i am sure that there are preferential posts in any race.this was a straightaway i believe.when we start getting petty,something is wrong.you can't be serious when you say if he covered up.he did no running whatsoever.he was completely empty.maybe he was so called a little to keen,because he was over the top and should not of run.no sir,if fingers are to be pointed,it is to whoever selected this race as his final appearance.the arrogance ,that this horse could now be a globetrotter and win any where the connections pleased.the connections did a great injustice to the loyal fan base in the united states.if they knew this was his last start,they could of selected a quality race here.they could of given him a heroes farewell from fans that truly appreciated him.i do not want to hear this bull that the connections deserve credit for tackling a challenge.no challenges are for those who will continue to race.if you are telling us that this will be his swan song.let him go out a hero.personally,i would not be shocked if this is truly the end.knowing the past performance of the ego maniac that owns him.this just might be a set up for another of many much anticipated comebacks.barry,if that is the case and he does run again.let him come back with a new name. BRETT FAVRE. · 3 hours ago ·
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I still stand by Camelot. Reversal here of Gold Cup with the classy Al Kazeem second, followed by much respected The Fugue.

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