By far the biggest bet I ever made on the derby was 200.00.
By 4 or 5 times the biggest. Guess who I bet?
Never thought I'd see the race again. Thank You.
BTW, I'm diverse. I had Animal Kingdom this year. But one tenth the bet.
A few losers in between those 2. :)
Wow, this brought tears to my eyes... I remember as a kid watching Sunny's Halo, Ferdinand, John Henry... I remember Delahoussaye and Shoemaker. I wanted to be a jockey so bad, I used to drink tons of coffee because someone told me it would stunt my growth. Once I was taller than 5' 2" (maxxed out at 5'4"), I was crushed cos I thought I was too tall. I am a horse trainer today. I remember these horses... how I wanted to run for the roses.
Virtually the entire Canadian horseracing industry (owners, trainers, grooms, fans, etc) were passengers along with Eddie Delahoussaye as Sunny's Halo did his country proud, following in Northern dancer's footsteps.
how cool! desert wine was one of my favorites, a classy horse who had more 2nd places in grades stakes than alydar! i was glad he won some big ones as a 4 yo (strub, californian)
Every time I watch this the hair on my arms stand on end LOL...Showed my Grandmother this weekend and some other relatives. Brought back some great memories.
Thanks again.
Thank you so much. I'm happy to help. It must be a wonderful thing to own a horse such as yours. Does[did] he race at all? Desert Wine held nicely to place. Take care.
he was a good one that is for sure! i loved wando--he unforunately didn't do as well south of the border--but he sure brought alot of excitement with his triple crown run up at woodbine..:)
yes--that was a great race--she was challenged eyeball to eyeball briefly then pulled away--a really stellar performance--just a tick off the track recored set i believe by another great canadian mare--glorious song--who finished second to the mighty spectacular bid in his awesome 4 yr old year of 1980--would love to see that race!!
You're welcome, I'm happy to help. I am going to make it one of my TOP priorities to find video of DS. Thanks for bringing some her past to my attention. Take care.
yes --dance smartly(big sigh)--one of the all time great fillies in my opinion--totally demolished the boys up here in canada--and of course won the distaff-she also is a champion broodmare-thanx so much for making the effort and getting these videos--very greatful:)
hi again--just checked the facts--better then i thought--he set a track record for a mile and a quarter and one by twelve lengths(the super derby)--he had reocurring ankle problems and was retired shortly after. ---all the best:)
Dallas Crawley Says:
1/01/2012 1:04:35 PM
By far the biggest bet I ever made on the derby was 200.00. By 4 or 5 times the biggest. Guess who I bet? Never thought I'd see the race again. Thank You. BTW, I'm diverse. I had Animal Kingdom this year. But one tenth the bet. A few losers in between those 2. :)
evntr Says:
8/05/2011 8:54:15 AM
Sunny's Halo is my horse's grandsire... I always remind him of that when he's being particularly lazy :)
vaporosoez Says:
4/04/2011 5:47:43 PM
Wow, this brought tears to my eyes... I remember as a kid watching Sunny's Halo, Ferdinand, John Henry... I remember Delahoussaye and Shoemaker. I wanted to be a jockey so bad, I used to drink tons of coffee because someone told me it would stunt my growth. Once I was taller than 5' 2" (maxxed out at 5'4"), I was crushed cos I thought I was too tall. I am a horse trainer today. I remember these horses... how I wanted to run for the roses.
thunderbearbenni Says:
17/07/2010 8:03:44 AM
my second fave canadian Kentucky derby winner to Northern dancer then comes dance smartly
kadiamond92 Says:
24/03/2010 8:46:31 AM
this is my family's horse and i must say that sunny's halo made our country and my family proud a greadt legacy my grandfather left us
benniebenbenny Says:
2/05/2009 10:39:41 PM
Virtually the entire Canadian horseracing industry (owners, trainers, grooms, fans, etc) were passengers along with Eddie Delahoussaye as Sunny's Halo did his country proud, following in Northern dancer's footsteps.
Great memory!
ahsans786 Says:
7/09/2008 5:43:43 PM
how cool! desert wine was one of my favorites, a classy horse who had more 2nd places in grades stakes than alydar! i was glad he won some big ones as a 4 yo (strub, californian)
eponau2 Says:
7/03/2008 2:28:15 PM
I was Desert Wines exercise rider. I still have his saddle towel he wore in the Derby.
thanks for posting the memory.
cf1970 Says:
21/03/2007 3:22:02 AM
That's wonderful! I'm so happy that you and those close to you enjoyed it. Terrific to hear. God bless.
jerrypwjr Says:
21/03/2007 1:44:44 AM
Every time I watch this the hair on my arms stand on end LOL...Showed my Grandmother this weekend and some other relatives. Brought back some great memories. Thanks again.
cf1970 Says:
20/02/2007 8:37:12 AM
Thank you so much. I'm happy to help. It must be a wonderful thing to own a horse such as yours. Does[did] he race at all? Desert Wine held nicely to place. Take care.
izvestia03 Says:
29/01/2007 8:21:33 AM
he was a good one that is for sure! i loved wando--he unforunately didn't do as well south of the border--but he sure brought alot of excitement with his triple crown run up at woodbine..:)
izvestia03 Says:
26/01/2007 12:29:36 PM
i am refering to the molson million above--not the distaff :)
izvestia03 Says:
25/01/2007 3:21:04 AM
yes--that was a great race--she was challenged eyeball to eyeball briefly then pulled away--a really stellar performance--just a tick off the track recored set i believe by another great canadian mare--glorious song--who finished second to the mighty spectacular bid in his awesome 4 yr old year of 1980--would love to see that race!!
JSanity01 Says:
24/01/2007 6:24:20 PM
yea she was, she even beat one of my favorites, Fly so Free in the molson million.
cf1970 Says:
21/01/2007 3:50:09 AM
You're welcome, I'm happy to help. I am going to make it one of my TOP priorities to find video of DS. Thanks for bringing some her past to my attention. Take care.
izvestia03 Says:
21/01/2007 3:18:13 AM
yes --dance smartly(big sigh)--one of the all time great fillies in my opinion--totally demolished the boys up here in canada--and of course won the distaff-she also is a champion broodmare-thanx so much for making the effort and getting these videos--very greatful:)
cf1970 Says:
21/01/2007 1:07:54 AM
Wow. SH won the Super Derby by 12? Geez, I've got to see that one somehow. He had quite the short career. Sad that. Thanks and God bless.
cf1970 Says:
21/01/2007 1:04:45 AM
Dance Smartly...that's a name I've heard many times now. I MUST find a video of that horse. Take care.
izvestia03 Says:
20/01/2007 1:45:14 PM
hi again--just checked the facts--better then i thought--he set a track record for a mile and a quarter and one by twelve lengths(the super derby)--he had reocurring ankle problems and was retired shortly after. ---all the best:)