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“He Might Fly”

Lost in the Fog easily beat two challengers in yesterday’s Golden Bear Breeders’ Cup at Golden Gate Fields. The undefeated colt set a track record, going six furlongs in 1:07.32, and amazed not just fans, but owner Harry Aleo and trainer Greg Gilchrist with the performance:

“Both of us were a little amazed today,” Gilchrist said, speaking for Aleo. And hype isn’t Gilchrist’s style …

Nobody was surprised at the win. But Gilchrist was quietly blown away.

“The time is one thing,” he said, “and the way he did it …”

What can Fog do if he is asked to give more?

“I don’t know,” Gilchrist said. “He might fly.” (San Francisco Chronicle)

Lost in the Fog’s next start will likely be the Riva Ridge Stakes on June 11 at Belmont.

Posted in Horses on May 15, 2005

Swiss Champion

Paul Moran has no patience for those proclaiming Silent Witness’ greatness. Remember: “Silent Witness is the best sprinter in Hong Kong, where he has been unchallenged, which is like being heavyweight champion of Switzerland.” (Newsday)
Gallant Fox, now — there’s a horse for the ages. Such a shame he’s been forgotten. (LA Times)

Posted in Horses on April 28, 2005

Sweet Catomine Retired

Owner Marty Wygod announced today that Sweet Catomine has been retired and will be bred to A.P. Indy. (Blood-Horse)
So mysterious: “Wygod said he would disclose more details about Sweet Catomine’s condition and the reasons for her retirement after [his April 23 hearing before the CHRB].” (New York Times)

Posted in Horses on April 20, 2005

Not Such a Sweet Ending

Harsh words from Sherry Ross: “Running a ‘short’ horse is nothing new in this game…. This was a case, though, of connections of a highly regarded horse who otherwise appeared to be in top condition, and who needed to prove herself in the Santa Anita Derby in order to earn a trip to Kentucky. All who wagered on her that day, or in the future book for either the Derby or Kentucky Oaks (she was favored in the latter pool but won’t compete in the filly version of the Derby either) are now, officially, suckers. Or in the immortal words of Mullins, idiots…. What her connections did to the champion filly was a disservice. What they did to the bettors was dishonest. Not such a sweet ending after all.” (NY Daily News)

Posted in Horses on April 11, 2005

Fog Moves East

The unbeaten Lost in the Fog is heading to New York for the Bay Shore Stakes at Aqueduct on Saturday. (NYRA)

Posted in Horses on April 4, 2005

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