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Smarty Jones and the Belmont Stakes

The TVClubHouse: General Discussions: 2004 May - July: The Cheap Seats: Sports and Entertainment (ARCHIVES): Smarty Jones and the Belmont Stakes users admin

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Goddessatlaw
Member

07-19-2002

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 11:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sounds like a 50's doo-wop group, doesn't it? Anyway, I really love watching this little horse run, and I have my knees crossed that he will win the Triple Crown tomorrow afternoon. I don't know much about horse racing as a sport, so I'm a bit confused about the commentators carrying on about his crappy lineage. I mean, Secretariat was his sire's grandfather. How crappy can that be? We'll be tuning in at 4:30 central time to watch the fun. I mean really, between the Cubs and the Pacers frapping-in this past year, the third time's GOT to be a charm. Doesn't it?

Moondance
Member

07-30-2000

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 11:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I LOVE MrSmarty. He is amazing and I can't wait until tomorrow!

Grannyg
Member

05-28-2002

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 11:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Gal and MsMoonie, I'm right with y'all. I'll be watching that fine little fellow run. I'm sure hoping he pulls this off.

Jan
Member

08-01-2000

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 12:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm with you all!! In fact, I think everyone is behind this little horse...even some of the other trainers and jockeys. My knees will be crossed too GAL :-):-)

And you have to know that, if he wins, we will have another "Seabiscuit" movie about him :-) I can't wait!

Rupertbear
Member

09-19-2003

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 12:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
GO SMARTY GO

Jan
Member

08-01-2000

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 12:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL Rupert, now I'm hungry!!!!

Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 12:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yea Smarty Jones!

I've been reading about the debate whether to change the Triple Crown. Seems to me if so many horses are hurt by the scheduling and other demands, something needs to be done. These are beautiful, intelligent, living creatures, after all, not machines.

Whoami
Member

08-03-2001

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 5:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'd be interested in where you were reading that Calamity. Was it online?

I have to agree. IIRC, that's the reason Man 'O War didn't run in the Derby (and therefore of course never even had a chance to be a Triple Crown winner). His owner (or trainer maybe) felt like it was held too early in the season, and chose not to run him.

OTH, it does go to show just how special a horse has to be to win all three races.

Legalboxer
Member

11-17-2003

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 5:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
"OTH, it does go to show just how special a horse has to be to win all three races."

EXACTLY WHOAMI :-)

WIN Smarty WIN

Jhezzie
Member

07-05-2001

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 11:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You said it, Who. The Triple Crown is a super achievement for the rare horse. That being said, I am having such big anxiety over this one, lol! I want Smarty to win soooo bad! This country needs some good, old fashioned, gleeful Americana right about now, ya know?

Cassie
Member

07-15-2000

Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 12:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Anyone know where I can watch this race?

Cassie
Member

07-15-2000

Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 12:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OOps, never mind...found it.

Ophiliasgrandma
Member

09-04-2001

Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 3:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, rats!!!!! That's horse racing for you.

Whoami
Member

08-03-2001

Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 4:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
So close. But, my prayers were answered. I always say a prayer for a safe and sound ride for horse and rider during these things. As much as I wanted Smarty to win, the most important thing is he's going back to the stables.

Jhezzie
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07-05-2001

Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 4:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    


Cassie
Member

07-15-2000

Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 4:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
What Jhezzie said.

Goddessatlaw
Member

07-19-2002

Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 6:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
AAAAUUUUUUGGGGHHHHHGHGHGH!!! I QUIT, I QUIT, I QUIT!!!! Henceforth, I shall NEVER root for another athlete or team unless it is a condition of my employment, and even then I won't mean it. DAMMIT!!!

Whoami
Member

08-03-2001

Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 6:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It's all Mom's fault. During the Derby and Preakness, she was in bed. Today she got up early, and even rooted for Smarty while watching the race.

My apologies to all.

Hermione69
Member

07-24-2002

Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 6:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was so sad! I really wanted him to win!

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 11:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am more dashed by this than I care to admit. I do follow horse racing but am far from an avid fan.

I had a Belmont race party and we all were glued to the TV all day on ESPN then NBC. I knew it was a stretch for Smarty to do the extra 1/4 mile but I refused to believe he was not my hero.

I was amazed at the pall over the entire ending. The winners could not even show their joy and it was not because they were being polite and quelching it either. They felt the enery of the crowd. People were crying and somber. Talk about taking away thunder......gracious! It was profound. We didnt even see Birdsound get the blanket of roses in the winners circle, nor did we see the champagne toasts accomapined with joy and hilarity upon this grand victory.

We saw apologies from the winner, jockey and trainer that they had deprived the crowd of a triple crown. The winner left defeated.

Goddessatlaw
Member

07-19-2002

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 4:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lord, I felt sorry for Mrs. Whitney, Fruitbat. She was so gracious, apologetic and deferential in her speech at the winner's circle - and the crowd was still booing her. Of course, one can't feel TOO sorry for a billionairess, but there it was. Anyway, it was a fun ride.

Ladytex
Member

09-27-2001

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 8:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It was really sad that the winners felt that they had to apologize for being successful. What? Did the crowd just expect the others to allow Smarty Pants to win?

Tigerfan
Member

11-06-2003

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 1:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ya know, I dont think Tiger Woods ever apologized to Phil Mickelson for beating him...For a winner to apologize for winning is ludicrous to me !!