Of course, if Mill Reef hadn't been shipped to Europe none of this would have mattered as he was 10 pounds better than any of the hores in the Triple Crown races.
I think you mean furlongs (1/8) not quarters. A quarter in 10 seconds would be insanely fast. Doing a furlong around that time at a sale often indicates a 2yo in training will be one of a top sellers.
I remember this race for how Pass Catcher gamely held on to win, even when Walter Blum dropped the whip mid-stretch and hand-slapped the horse to the finish. A great photo in the NY Daily News actually captured Blum's gaffe. Pass Catcher paid $71 on the $2 win bet; I remember that too well because my dad put $20 to win on him at the OTB just an hour before the race.
One minor positive of Barbaro's injury was it brought renewed attention to Hoist the Flag, since the injury and treatment was somewhat similar. Online there's an NTRA video of an ESPN segment from June 2006 that shows highlights of Hoist the Flag in a couple of his races.
Ah yes, Hoist The Flag. I've heard and read about him. He was quite the horse, and blazing fast from what I've digested. A good friend of mine said that he was known to run quarters in training less than 10 seconds from time-to-time. Absolutely incredible! Tragedy strikes a major contender once again though, what awful luck. Take care.
BTW, in the winter many people thought this race would reveal the first legendary Triple Crown winner since Citation. A great 2-year-old champion named Hoist the Flag was the heavy Derby favorite and many thought he would dominate the classic events. His only loss was via controversial DQ in the Champagne Stakes, a race he won by several lengths.
But Hoist the Flag shattered his right hind leg during a workout in late March at Belmont Park, and never raced again.
501pir1 Says:
29/01/2012 8:31:10 AM
yo tenia 14anos cuando vi la carrera de canonero y gustabo avila
mayituck Says:
16/06/2009 11:19:38 AM
Hello. Do you have some extra material about canonero ?
WhiteCamry Says:
21/11/2008 4:27:37 AM
Jim French was closing on Pass Catcher at the wire.
tigerboy1966 Says:
1/02/2008 9:05:26 AM
Of course, if Mill Reef hadn't been shipped to Europe none of this would have mattered as he was 10 pounds better than any of the hores in the Triple Crown races.
MissingMoya Says:
31/07/2007 2:07:55 AM
I think you mean furlongs (1/8) not quarters. A quarter in 10 seconds would be insanely fast. Doing a furlong around that time at a sale often indicates a 2yo in training will be one of a top sellers.
cf1970 Says:
6/05/2007 10:33:51 AM
Wow, he hand-slapped him? That's unreal! Thanks for the fantastic insight. It's superb that these facts come to light every now and then. Take care.
PugetSoundPete Says:
6/05/2007 9:39:55 AM
I remember this race for how Pass Catcher gamely held on to win, even when Walter Blum dropped the whip mid-stretch and hand-slapped the horse to the finish. A great photo in the NY Daily News actually captured Blum's gaffe. Pass Catcher paid $71 on the $2 win bet; I remember that too well because my dad put $20 to win on him at the OTB just an hour before the race.
AwsiDooger Says:
31/03/2007 12:06:13 AM
One minor positive of Barbaro's injury was it brought renewed attention to Hoist the Flag, since the injury and treatment was somewhat similar. Online there's an NTRA video of an ESPN segment from June 2006 that shows highlights of Hoist the Flag in a couple of his races.
cf1970 Says:
30/03/2007 11:32:16 AM
Ah yes, Hoist The Flag. I've heard and read about him. He was quite the horse, and blazing fast from what I've digested. A good friend of mine said that he was known to run quarters in training less than 10 seconds from time-to-time. Absolutely incredible! Tragedy strikes a major contender once again though, what awful luck. Take care.
cf1970 Says:
30/03/2007 11:26:40 AM
You're welcome. I agree, shame that CII didn't win it. Wow, his injuries were more serious than I knew. Thanks for the info. Take care.
AwsiDooger Says:
29/03/2007 10:17:17 PM
BTW, in the winter many people thought this race would reveal the first legendary Triple Crown winner since Citation. A great 2-year-old champion named Hoist the Flag was the heavy Derby favorite and many thought he would dominate the classic events. His only loss was via controversial DQ in the Champagne Stakes, a race he won by several lengths. But Hoist the Flag shattered his right hind leg during a workout in late March at Belmont Park, and never raced again.