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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Friday, June 04, 2004 - 11:09 am
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?
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Friday, June 04, 2004 - 11:24 am
I LOVE MrSmarty. He is amazing and I can't wait until tomorrow!
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Friday, June 04, 2004 - 11:44 am
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.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, June 04, 2004 - 12:19 pm
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!
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Friday, June 04, 2004 - 12:38 pm
GO SMARTY GO
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, June 04, 2004 - 12:44 pm
LOL Rupert, now I'm hungry!!!!
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Friday, June 04, 2004 - 12:55 pm
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.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, June 04, 2004 - 5:41 pm
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.
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Friday, June 04, 2004 - 5:47 pm
"OTH, it does go to show just how special a horse has to be to win all three races." EXACTLY WHOAMI WIN Smarty WIN
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Jhezzie
Member
07-05-2001
| Friday, June 04, 2004 - 11:27 pm
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?
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Cassie
Member
07-15-2000
| Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 12:45 pm
Anyone know where I can watch this race?
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Cassie
Member
07-15-2000
| Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 12:53 pm
OOps, never mind...found it.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 3:52 pm
Well, rats!!!!! That's horse racing for you.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 4:02 pm
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.
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Jhezzie
Member
07-05-2001
| Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 4:21 pm

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Cassie
Member
07-15-2000
| Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 4:54 pm
What Jhezzie said.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 6:28 pm
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!!!
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 6:36 pm
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.
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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 6:53 pm
I was so sad! I really wanted him to win!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 11:15 pm
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.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Monday, June 07, 2004 - 4:41 am
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.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Monday, June 07, 2004 - 8:38 am
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?
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Tigerfan
Member
11-06-2003
| Monday, June 07, 2004 - 1:59 pm
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 !!
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