JC / Railbird

I met Marc Subia today and he told me the story of his amazing autograph jacket. "It's my most prized possession." Marc started coming to Del Mar with his dad in the 1970s. It's his home track. And he's been collecting jockey autographs for decades ...

Grand Jete keeping an eye on me as I take a picture of Rushing Fall's #BC17 garland. #thoroughbred #horseracing #delmar

Another #treasurefromthearchive — this UPI collage for Secretariat vs. Sham. #inthearchives #thoroughbred #horseracing

Thanks, Arlington. Let's do this again next year. #Million35

That's a helmet. #BC16 #thoroughbred #horseracing #jockeys

Lady Eli on the muscle. #BC16 @santaanitapark #breederscup #thoroughbred #horseracing

Keeping Customers Happy

“Whales should have their own room,” Shapiro said. “They should have free drinks and a girl in a short skirt bringing them free food.”
Ok, but I want a boy in hot pants bringing me lunch then the next time I’m at the track.

Posted by JC in Miscellany on 03/12/2005 @ 10:20 am / Follow @railbird on Twitter

Declan’s Moon has been diagnosed with a chip in his left knee that will keep him from racing through the summer. The colt likely sustained the injury last weekend during the Santa Catalina. Undefeated in five starts, Declan’s Moon was highly favored for the Kentucky Derby. It’s a shame, but I can’t say I’m disappointed — the appeal of Declan’s Moon has eluded me, and his absence from the Derby makes the coming weeks all the more interesting. (Daily Racing Form)

Posted by JC in Racing on 03/11/2005 @ 10:25 am / Tagged Kentucky Derby / Follow @railbird on Twitter

Headlines & Commentary: March 11

– Gulfstream rock concerts were unfairly maligned in Tuesday’s NY Times article on Marylou Whitney and Frank Stronach. “The Gulfstream concerts … were actually all about the horses. That’s right. Their main purpose was not only to get people to come to the track — that’s relatively easy with the right attractions — but to introduce them to and educate them about the sport and the wagering. ” (Left at the Gate)
– Mullinsgate rolls on: Paul Moran notes that more horseplayers than trainers have Ivy League degrees (ND); T.J. Simer responds to Mullins’ assertion that his remarks were off the record (LAT); Santa Anita stewards say they’ll talk to Mullins about his “controversial” comments. (DRF)
– A Massachusetts state legislator says tracks could close without expanded gaming. Senator Michael Morrissey says Suffolk Downs and Wonderland dog track are most vulnerable to closure if slots legislation isn’t passed. (Herald)
– Send links, comments to railbird at jessicachapel dot com

Posted by JC in Miscellany on 03/11/2005 @ 9:00 am / Follow @railbird on Twitter

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Keeping Customers Happy

Declan’s Moon Off Derby Trail

Headlines & Commentary: March 11