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A Perfect Setup

“At first glance, Ghostzapper’s Woodward victory doesn’t look like anything to get excited about. For a horse who was being accorded superstar status after he earned an off-the-charts 128 Beyer when winning the Iselin Handicap at Monmouth, his Woodward was a struggle…. But the Ghostzapper bandwagon need not lose any passengers. For him, this was a race of subtle positives, and one that should set him up perfectly for the Oct. 30 Breeders’ Cup Classic,” writes Bill Finley. (ESPN)

Posted in Horses on September 17, 2004

Zippy Goes for 101

And then, can he retire? Zippy Chippy’s owner, Felix Monserrate, announced after the gelding’s 100th race on Friday that he would run again next weekend. Bob Matthews isn’t convinced that’s such a great idea: “Barring a miracle next weekend at Northampton, it appears that what little speed the Zipster had is either gone or he’s no longer interested in using. One hundred races is plenty for any thoroughbred. It is time for the leisurely retirement Monserrate has promised him.” (Rochester Democrat & Chronicle)
More: “Zippy Chippy passes the century mark … And we were there!” (Equidaily)
Related: “It’s no surprise ‘Zippy’ is ‘chippy’” (Baltimore Sun)

Posted in Horses on September 12, 2004

Zippy Chippy, 0-for-100

The hapless horse ran dead last in today’s second race at Northampton.

Posted in Horses on September 10, 2004