Yeah, I remember Arazi romping in the Juvenile and expecting to see the same thing in this race. He made that huge move like he did in the Juvenile but was out of run by the top of the stretch. I was one of the people suckered into that one.
I don't know if arthroscopic surgery cost Arazi the race, perhaps he was really was miler, but it was unrealistic and unfair to have brought him back so soon after double knee surgery and expect him to win. When an athlete, like a basketball player has arthroscopic surgery they say they need at least a year to come back all the way.
Arazi was never the same after he had surgery on both knees after BC junevile. I'm surprised so many bet him up. You can be out 5 months then have one race on turf and expect to win the Derby. He wasn't fit and like I said before was never the same after his operation
I know what you mean...I overbet that Arazi also. the biggest Ky Derby bet I ever made...and the worst. I made up my mind to bet the horse in November...the Breeders Cup Juvenile.
Was on Millionaires Row that day. I lost a small fortune on this race. Believed all the hype and bet Arazi BIG. When I tell the story, I have always said that my horse never got a call. This video proves otherwise. He actually had a shot coming around the final turn. I quit betting sports because of this race.....probably turned out to be a good thing!
I remember that day too. There was so much Arazi talk. My sister bet him...I bet Pistols and Roses but when Pat Day delivered that on 'Tee I was silenced as well as all the people who couldn't beleive Arazi wilted. Good horse among many in the 91-92-93 seasons.
wow. first time ive seen this. in the last furlong arazi almost refuses, look at the jockey nearly falling off over his shoulder.he must have been in some pain with the bad knees. pity he didnt win and live up to his billing. not taking away from the winner.
That's quite the amazing backstory. Lil E Tee ran the race of his life that day, and having "patient" Pat Day on his back certainly helped. I guess it was just meant to be!
Thanks for sharing that excellent info.
Have a great week!
haha did you hear the crowd after he crossed the finish? thats hilarious its sounds like they were all stunned. theres a great story behing pat day and lil e tee, pat day was actually looking for a better mount all week after he was commited to e tee. all the connections to the horse told him everyday that he was gong to win it, not even joking you got to look up the story hes one of my fave just because of it. did u know he was born on in a barn that bred mainly trotters and pacers?
Totally agree, Rodney. He would have won the Triple Crown for sure! My all-time favorite horse I have ever seen. Seattle Slew x Secretariat mare. Gosh! When he was scratched, the race became w-i-d-e open!
Absolutely.. Now Theres a guy who really does know how to commentate.
Im not sure the operation to remove bone chips in his knees was the reason for the defeat.
To my mind he blatantly didnt stay the trip as he stopped so quickly. If you go to '1992 Prix Omnium' which was his first run of 92' The Brilliance was still there. I had reservations before The Derby on account of him not being proven over the distance, but all the talk of him winning the triple crown etc... he could only ever fail
I agree 100%, he was a miler with only one prep, and had surgery during the off-season. The media built him into something that was impossible to live up to.
By the way, Durkin's call during the Juvenile has to be the best ever.
Cant compare the two because it's 2 different tracks into two different climates. A P Indy probably could have won had he not got injured the morning of the race we dont know. its just strange how favorites cant seem to win the derby. lately its not even the best horse who wins the derby, its the one gets the best trip
I think so too but he didnt have the proper seasoning he needed. they should have kept him in the U.S. At least he made a good showing and gave everyone a good scare. He just made his move way too early, he started his run shortly after they hit the back stretch. the jockey said he never asked him to run he did it on his own.
How much would A P Indy have buried this bunch by? The final time this group posted in the '92 derby was 2:04. When Indy won the BC Classic later the same year, at the same distance, he stoped the clock in 2:00:1/5. That's almost 20 lengths difference, as per the wisdom of 1 length per 1/5th of a second. Indy would have dominated this substandard crew.
Alexducheval23 Says:
23/10/2011 3:05:25 PM
Arazi was never the same after his knee operations. He wasn't fit, either.
desertdog7171 Says:
10/04/2011 12:23:21 AM
Yeah, I remember Arazi romping in the Juvenile and expecting to see the same thing in this race. He made that huge move like he did in the Juvenile but was out of run by the top of the stretch. I was one of the people suckered into that one.
711ATOM Says:
24/12/2010 4:56:49 AM
I don't know if arthroscopic surgery cost Arazi the race, perhaps he was really was miler, but it was unrealistic and unfair to have brought him back so soon after double knee surgery and expect him to win. When an athlete, like a basketball player has arthroscopic surgery they say they need at least a year to come back all the way.
bear8597 Says:
3/05/2010 11:48:43 AM
Arazi was never the same after he had surgery on both knees after BC junevile.
I'm surprised so many bet him up. You can be out 5 months then have one race on turf and expect to win the Derby. He wasn't fit and like I said before was never the same after his operation
pont123456789 Says:
20/03/2010 8:28:22 AM
thats was not the arazi i know that horse had a jet engine at times on it
OppPaul Says:
22/05/2009 1:10:56 AM
I know what you mean...I overbet that
Arazi also. the biggest Ky Derby bet I
ever made...and the worst.
I made up my mind to bet the horse in
November...the Breeders Cup Juvenile.
mikeminetti Says:
1/05/2009 8:55:04 AM
Was on Millionaires Row that day. I lost a small fortune on this race. Believed all the hype and bet Arazi BIG. When I tell the story, I have always said that my horse never got a call. This video proves otherwise. He actually had a shot coming around the final turn. I quit betting sports because of this race.....probably turned out to be a good thing!
RavenRuled Says:
6/04/2009 1:43:28 AM
I remember that day too. There was so much Arazi talk. My sister bet him...I bet Pistols and Roses but when Pat Day delivered that on 'Tee I was silenced as well as all the people who couldn't beleive Arazi wilted. Good horse among many in the 91-92-93 seasons.
susannreno Says:
24/03/2009 4:26:10 AM
Lil E. Tee, 20, was euthanized March 18 following complications from an intestinal problem.
williecoyne Says:
19/01/2009 6:50:23 AM
wow. first time ive seen this. in the last furlong arazi almost refuses, look at the jockey nearly falling off over his shoulder.he must have been in some pain with the bad knees. pity he didnt win and live up to his billing. not taking away from the winner.
21shergar Says:
7/06/2008 9:17:07 AM
Arazi certainly came with menacing rush in the Juvenile!
cf1970 Says:
30/04/2008 5:23:32 AM
That's quite the amazing backstory. Lil E Tee ran the race of his life that day, and having "patient" Pat Day on his back certainly helped. I guess it was just meant to be! Thanks for sharing that excellent info. Have a great week!
k7m4 Says:
30/04/2008 2:06:28 AM
haha did you hear the crowd after he crossed the finish? thats hilarious its sounds like they were all stunned. theres a great story behing pat day and lil e tee, pat day was actually looking for a better mount all week after he was commited to e tee. all the connections to the horse told him everyday that he was gong to win it, not even joking you got to look up the story hes one of my fave just because of it. did u know he was born on in a barn that bred mainly trotters and pacers?
terjer01 Says:
25/04/2008 11:32:29 AM
Totally agree, Rodney. He would have won the Triple Crown for sure! My all-time favorite horse I have ever seen. Seattle Slew x Secretariat mare. Gosh! When he was scratched, the race became w-i-d-e open!
Rodney81818 Says:
24/03/2008 12:23:14 PM
He was scratched right before the derby. If he had been in it. The race would not have even been close. A P Indy would have crushed them
MrNice222111 Says:
19/03/2008 11:08:30 AM
Absolutely.. Now Theres a guy who really does know how to commentate. Im not sure the operation to remove bone chips in his knees was the reason for the defeat. To my mind he blatantly didnt stay the trip as he stopped so quickly. If you go to '1992 Prix Omnium' which was his first run of 92' The Brilliance was still there. I had reservations before The Derby on account of him not being proven over the distance, but all the talk of him winning the triple crown etc... he could only ever fail
bg147 Says:
18/03/2008 12:05:04 PM
I agree 100%, he was a miler with only one prep, and had surgery during the off-season. The media built him into something that was impossible to live up to.
By the way, Durkin's call during the Juvenile has to be the best ever.
JSanity01 Says:
2/03/2008 1:15:20 PM
Cant compare the two because it's 2 different tracks into two different climates. A P Indy probably could have won had he not got injured the morning of the race we dont know. its just strange how favorites cant seem to win the derby. lately its not even the best horse who wins the derby, its the one gets the best trip
JSanity01 Says:
2/03/2008 1:12:38 PM
I think so too but he didnt have the proper seasoning he needed. they should have kept him in the U.S. At least he made a good showing and gave everyone a good scare. He just made his move way too early, he started his run shortly after they hit the back stretch. the jockey said he never asked him to run he did it on his own.
bigroan Says:
24/12/2007 2:44:49 PM
How much would A P Indy have buried this bunch by? The final time this group posted in the '92 derby was 2:04. When Indy won the BC Classic later the same year, at the same distance, he stoped the clock in 2:00:1/5. That's almost 20 lengths difference, as per the wisdom of 1 length per 1/5th of a second. Indy would have dominated this substandard crew.