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Races/Results Archive

And It’s Funny Cide

“The gritty gelding Funny Cide, a loser of six straight grade I races since he won the 2003 Preakness, came back from what appeared to be certain defeat for a spine-tingling victory in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup.” (Blood-Horse)

Posted in Races/Results on October 2, 2004

Evening Attire Still a Factor

“It is a tribute to his fighting spirit that Evening Attire, at the relatively advanced age of 6, is still a serious factor in a $1 million race. He is a force to be reckoned with in tomorrow’s Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park, an event he won in 2002, and he is going to keep racing as long as his big heart allows him to be competitive.” (Boston Globe)
Related: “Rematch set for Gold Cup” (Times Union)

Posted in Races/Results on October 1, 2004

Short Field Blues

Hawthorne officials are hustling for entries for this Saturday’s Grade 2 $750,000 Gold Cup, which has so far drawn only three horses. (Daily Racing Form)

Posted in Races/Results on September 29, 2004

Funny Cide Places in Saratoga BC

“Dug in gamely” reads the chart note on this afternoon’s race. Give Funny Cide this: he really tries.
Related: “Evening Attire spoils Funny Cide homecoming” (ESPN) and “Funny Cide has earned respect” (Daily Racing Form)

Posted in Races/Results on August 22, 2004