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Mahmood al Zarooni

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What the Horse Racing Nation is saying about Encke...

Encke

Seven more positive test results for Al Zarooni, including St. Leger winner over Camelot, Encke. Others: Steeler, Energizer, Genius Beast, Improvisation and Stamford. Saeed bin Suroor is clear.

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kaitlinefree1 · thats too bad. · 4 days ago ·

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kay.robinett · Ouch, I have to wonder if this might have contributed to Camelot losing the Triple Crown. Encke's winning margin was not large. · 4 days ago ·

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zxswordxz · That is a shame if it contribute to Encke's denying Camelot the english TC. · 4 days ago ·

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jmac500 · eh · 4 days ago ·

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Buckpasser · I thought BH reported that Encke tested negative after the St. Leger. Also according to the London Times, if more of AZ's horses test positive, which they have, he will be suspended far longer than the eight years. · 4 days ago ·

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goblin · Buckpasser, Encke did test negative after the St.Leger---I had the same thought and found it at BH. I don't know how it could be proven otherwise, but people are probably still going to speculate. · 4 days ago ·

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ILuvTurfRacing · I'm sure a lot of people would disagree with me on this, but even if Encke's post-English St. Leger drug screen were called into question at this point, I don't think I'd want my horse to be awarded the English Triple Crown by default if I'm Aidan O'Brien. JMO. · 4 days ago ·

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Buckpasser · Thanks Goblin for the confirmation. Nice to know I am not senile yet. · 4 days ago ·

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goblin · Bp, Ha, ha! You're welcome. · 4 days ago ·

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Buckpasser · ILTR. No I agree with you. Like the Dancer's Image Derby, it would always have an asterisk by it. I doubt O'Brien would want the TC that way. · 4 days ago ·

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shadowno · Would have been just like the juiced up steroid enhanced Curlin beating Street Sense by a head in the Preakness thus denying him any shot at the TC. A "legal" but shameful victory at best. · 4 days ago ·

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Buckpasser · I see federal legislation is being proposed to deal with drugs in racing. They are tying the drug enforcement to interstate wagering and simulcasting and are charging the USADa which oversees drug rules etc. for the Olympics for enforcement. This will be interesting as this power would come through interstate commerce and could finally unify drug laws and enforcement throughout the US. It is coming out of committe so there will be more to come but it looks like the hearings earlier in the year are bearing some fruit. · 4 days ago ·

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yukichan · Encke tsted positive for steroids. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing/10069036/St-Leger-winner-Encke-tests-positive-for-anabolic-steroids-following-tests-at-Godolphin-yard.html · 4 days ago ·

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Barzalona and Encke deny Camelot's bid

Camelot's bid to become the first British Triple Crown winner for 42 years fell narrowly short as an exceptional ride by Mickael Barzalona saw Godolphin reign supreme ...Read More

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BrianZipse · Who would have guessed that the start of a 1 3/4 + mile race would mean so much to the outcome? · 251 days ago ·

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MarcelloMarocco · Brian it was more like Jospeh · 248 days ago ·

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MarcelloMarocco · Sorry not sure what happened there, but anyways it was Joseph and his cocky ride that lost the horse the race. Plus Barzalona schooling Joseph again...first in the Dubai World Cup then now in the St.Leger. If you are gonna give Barzalona a head start with a good horse he will beat Joseph every time. Simply out ridden. Now take down Camelot and put the ONLY triple Crown winner in his spot which is ORFEVRE! · 248 days ago ·

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Encke Upsets Camelot In Triple Crown Bid

Godolphin's Encke got the best trip in the English St. Leger at Doncaster, denying the undefeated Camelot Triple Crown glory.Read More

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ILuvTurfRacing · There are gonna be those who will say Camelot got a terrible trip in the St. Leger, and there will be those who will say Joseph O'Brien rode a poor race on Camelot in the St. Leger. I've watched the replay 3 or 4 times now and Joseph O'Brien had Camelot situated directly behind the eventual winner, Encke, when Mickael Barzalona took off on Encke and stole the break on Camelot. The bottom here is that Encke's acceleration was instant today and Camelot's wasn't. Be it the extra 2-1/2f further than he'd ever run before or what, Camelot just simply didn't pick up today in the St. Leger like he has in his other races when Joseph O'Brien has ask him to go and win his race. It took Camelot awhile to find his best stride today, and by then it was too little, too late. Encke had simply already stole too much real estate on him. JMO. · 251 days ago ·

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footlick · Agree · 251 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Crappo. EVERY DRF analyst today said the same thing: the ride screwd it up big time getting the horse in behind a wall of horses and moiving FAR too late. · 251 days ago ·

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footlick · Read Euro analysts for Euro races. The pace was slow, but the connections were worried about the trip. He didn't have the same acceleration as previous races. I never read DRF for Euro races. Many Euros thought Camelot might be vulnerable. · 251 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Horse gets trapped in a swtich and the rider NEVER anticipated a way out. Riders cannot make colts win but they can sure as heck make them losee. · 251 days ago ·

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footlick · And remember that the jockey only counts for 5%. If the jockey doesn't have the horse he won't win. Camelot was not good enough. He had plenty of time to collar the leader, and he didn't. · 251 days ago ·

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footlick · Double talk. Watch the race a few times. Camelot gets out in time to win if he has the acceleration. He does not. · 251 days ago ·

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footlick · I know rides that lose races, and rides that did not help the horse, but the horse still could have won if good enough. So many times Euros don't get clear until the last second and still win. Not a good ride but far from the worst · 251 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Jockye account for al ot more than 5% when they misjudge the enitre unfolding of race, but then that is after the fact, and caoont be antiicpated when a wager is made. · 251 days ago ·

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travel_vic · classics: Julioe Krone lsing on Forty Niner in the BC Classic, McCarron taking ALysheba WIDE around Crytoclearnce in the Bet Twice Belmont...Evn SHoe's screw up in the K Derby........Pat Day not pushing out aginst SUnday SIlence at the Preakness...the list is LONG. · 251 days ago ·

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footlick · Camelot had plenty of time to run down the lead horse if he was good enough, like it or not. Joseph did what he had to do if they were worried about the distance, save ground and keep the horse covered up. Camelot was not good enough. SNA would have run that horse down. · 251 days ago ·

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CauseForConcern · Jeremy Rose keeping his composure, when Afleet Alex went to his knees in the '05 Preakness, able to regain the horse's stride, which produced,,,,,,,,WINNER, WINNER, chicken dinner!!!!!! · 251 days ago ·

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footlick · You are obviously omniscient, so think whatever you want. · 251 days ago ·

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footlick · Omniscient comment @ travel_vic, not CauseForConcern · 251 days ago ·

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travel_vic · tow people see a paly in ANY sports situation abnd based upon theri experience view and OPINION, they see things differently.... · 251 days ago ·

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travel_vic · NO one said RIGHT or Wrong here but I will wager the thousands and thousands of race viewing to youers ANY day of the week, HENCE an informed experienced opinion, nothing more nothing less · 251 days ago ·

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footlick · I've followed Euro racing for at least 35 yrs, but yours is the informed, experienced opinion. I guess conceit has gotten you far in this world. But, not with me. Have a great, self- absorbed day. · 251 days ago ·

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travel_vic · You are certainly not alone. I wrote an article for Backstretch in 1987 called Course for Horses about ALL the major race tracks in Europe and have even visited a number of them in England Ireland...Stil these re DIFFERING OPINIONS, no RIGHT no WRONG just different. I keep abreast of Eruo racing by keeping touch with my Doncaster connection who works as a reprotere for the Racing Post, Colin Bagley, who is also a bookie on course in Northern England · 251 days ago ·

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shadowno · Bottom line. This is not an easy race to win even with the best ride or there would have been a winner since Nijinsky. The great Alleged won the Arc on two occasions and was defeated in this race. Big props to Camelot and connections for shooting at immortality with their wonderful colt. · 251 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Admire the owners for respecting the tradition enough to make the effort · 251 days ago ·

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travel_vic · SO many over the years have had the double and NEVER even considered the 1 mile 6 furlongs 127 yards · 251 days ago ·

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edgaropena · I just watched th replay and Joseph O'Brien made a bad judgment sticking inside of Enckel at the rail. Enckel had the perfect trip firing first. Mikael Barzalona showed his experience by having Encke where he needed to be. I also think the rail was the best position to be in. I really think it was jockey error and I do not buy the argument that Camelot could of run him down despite of what occurs during the race. Even the best horses in the world can lose by a bad trip. Handicapping 101. · 251 days ago ·

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footlick · DRF article about the race should be a nice read · 251 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Blind switch, a rookie mistake · 251 days ago ·

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footlick · I'll listen to Aiden's comments over yours. Thanks anyway. · 251 days ago ·

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