I was at Tartan Farms in 1972 where he stood at stud, he was in a pasture, and looked very powerful, also saw Needles that day. You had to walk thru Bonnie Heath farm to get to Tartan, he was 19 then stable person gave me a carrot to give to him. 30 years latter I play golf at state course in Saratoga Springs, Played with short older man, and young guy. On the back nine I asked him if was ever a jockey, he said he was and guess who it was Dave Erb who rode Needles in the KD when he won, amazing
He is a monster horse but not at long distance. He ran his fastest as a 4 yr. old. Eddie Arcaro said Secretariat better than all he seen. Fager jockey said Buckpasser best he ever rode and the Dr. was one of his favorites. Not being a long distance threat might be the reason he was #6 on the Bloodhorse list. Not sure.
I wish I had been born when Dr Fager was around. From my research he ought to be mentioned with Secretariat and Man O'War.....but he appears not to get his rightful plaudits IMO
He retired right at his absolute peak (bad knee)...a wonder horse that in all probability would have gone undefeated in 1969, any distance, any surface and any weight. He was THAT good.
1:48.4 breezing.....you're so right. I know that he paid $2.10 to win, but I didn't realize that Saratoga had a minus win pool. He ran the last 1/8 in 12.1. He rated nicely that day with nobody on the lead. You can see his ability to run a distance with no rabbit to contend with. He could have gone 1 1/2 miles that day. He would have been a perfect match race horse against any horse that ever lived, any horse.....
The good Doctor was a monster horse. I noticed those things you've mentioned and thought the music I chose conveyed the sense of awe and wonder he projected on the backstretch and stretch.
Sublime to watch.
You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it.
That in my opinion is the best that ever was. Look at how he just opened up with just a hand ride. That incredible stride is just burned into my mind. BEAUTIFUL,THANKS FOR THE VIDEO!
Classics, all. Can't go wrong with those either. And to think I used to go to the movies at least twice a week. I miss it, but not much has caught my eye lately.
Yeah, I was bummed out at that too. NSOT at the beginning shows the lack of sound. The music went well with it though, in my opinion.
You're welcome, Carly.
Very true. I don't have any other at the moment, but I do have the full library of the Star Wars soundtracks. I think I can stumble by with those for now. ;)
Thanks. That piece really touched me when I matched it to his run. It was quite the experience, and trying this out for myself really helps me appreciate Dr. Fager, Secretariat and others in a much more sublime way.
soxbills Says:
23/01/2012 1:37:21 PM
I was at Tartan Farms in 1972 where he stood at stud, he was in a pasture, and looked very powerful, also saw Needles that day. You had to walk thru Bonnie Heath farm to get to Tartan, he was 19 then stable person gave me a carrot to give to him. 30 years latter I play golf at state course in Saratoga Springs, Played with short older man, and young guy. On the back nine I asked him if was ever a jockey, he said he was and guess who it was Dave Erb who rode Needles in the KD when he won, amazing
rscarbro100 Says:
16/08/2011 5:46:23 AM
He is a monster horse but not at long distance. He ran his fastest as a 4 yr. old. Eddie Arcaro said Secretariat better than all he seen. Fager jockey said Buckpasser best he ever rode and the Dr. was one of his favorites. Not being a long distance threat might be the reason he was #6 on the Bloodhorse list. Not sure.
tubeyhamster Says:
14/02/2011 11:50:19 AM
God look at him go during that last eighth of a mile!
schardy80 Says:
17/07/2010 10:44:48 PM
I wish I had been born when Dr Fager was around. From my research he ought to be mentioned with Secretariat and Man O'War.....but he appears not to get his rightful plaudits IMO
jtierney1963 Says:
26/06/2010 1:10:01 AM
For me, Dr. Fager and Kelso were the two best racehorses ever.
ndiver59 Says:
28/10/2009 6:20:33 PM
He retired right at his absolute peak (bad knee)...a wonder horse that in all probability would have gone undefeated in 1969, any distance, any surface and any weight. He was THAT good.
imbluz Says:
31/08/2008 10:23:58 AM
The Doc was my favorite horse considering in won won all those awards the year I( was born.
Tuddyboy11 Says:
9/02/2008 7:07:53 AM
This was like a public workout! Incredible horse. Saw him break the track record at The Big A for 7 furlongs with 139 pounds on his back!
OHRaceFan Says:
4/02/2008 8:03:22 AM
1:48.4 breezing.....you're so right.
I know that he paid $2.10 to win, but I
didn't realize that Saratoga had a minus win pool. He ran the last 1/8 in 12.1. He rated nicely that day with nobody on the lead. You can see his ability to run a distance with no rabbit to contend with. He could have gone 1 1/2 miles that day. He would have been a perfect match race horse against any horse that ever lived, any horse.....
BE109 Says:
2/11/2007 10:31:20 AM
"The Doc" could have carried 50lbs more and it wouldn't have made a difference. He was just incredible,my favorite all time Racehorse.
grandcosmo Says:
1/11/2007 2:00:03 PM
Dr. Fager gave up 18 pounds to each of the horses in the field and breezed. This was the first minus pool in the history of racing at Saratoga.
cf1970 Says:
11/08/2007 4:58:19 AM
The good Doctor was a monster horse. I noticed those things you've mentioned and thought the music I chose conveyed the sense of awe and wonder he projected on the backstretch and stretch. Sublime to watch. You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it.
BE109 Says:
11/08/2007 4:36:30 AM
That in my opinion is the best that ever was. Look at how he just opened up with just a hand ride. That incredible stride is just burned into my mind. BEAUTIFUL,THANKS FOR THE VIDEO!
cf1970 Says:
15/07/2007 3:50:10 PM
Classics, all. Can't go wrong with those either. And to think I used to go to the movies at least twice a week. I miss it, but not much has caught my eye lately.
cf1970 Says:
15/07/2007 3:45:23 PM
Yeah, I was bummed out at that too. NSOT at the beginning shows the lack of sound. The music went well with it though, in my opinion. You're welcome, Carly.
carlykaiser Says:
15/07/2007 3:34:23 PM
huh, why was there no call O.o Thanks for this cf!I was just thinking of the Doc
cf1970 Says:
15/07/2007 3:25:31 PM
Very true. I don't have any other at the moment, but I do have the full library of the Star Wars soundtracks. I think I can stumble by with those for now. ;)
cf1970 Says:
15/07/2007 3:23:30 PM
Thanks. That piece really touched me when I matched it to his run. It was quite the experience, and trying this out for myself really helps me appreciate Dr. Fager, Secretariat and others in a much more sublime way.
cf1970 Says:
15/07/2007 3:18:23 PM
Your opinion is much appreciated. It would be sacrilege to use any other than the LSO, IMHO. I'm happy you liked it! Have a great night!