Tom Gallo on OTB 8.16.12.avi [08:05]
PGR's Tom Gallo joined Jeanne Wood and Robert Lee on OTB this morning to discuss Wholelottashakin's entry tomorrow, Clear Pasaj and ReadyGetsGold. Also a shout out to Henry & Kip Elser who have Shetan in the 9th race today ~ Best of Luck today to Henry & Kip and to all of our owners tomorrow with Wholelottashakin!
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Wholelottashakin @ The Spa 8 17 12 [02:10]
Joel broke beautifully, had her in good position all the way around the track, made "the move" just right and I thought we had it. Low and behold the inside horse comes outside and kicks by at the last second. This race will do her good and get her ready for her next start. She is now back running and running well, so let's see if we can keep the momentum going! I saw the head on replay and it looked like she was very relaxed and doing everything right. This filly is very professional and will certainly get this condition and move up from here. Close but no cigar! That's OK, we've got a nice turf filly!
Tags: Wholelottashakin, Saratoga, the Spa, Parting Glass Racing, Tom Gallo, Tom Bush, racing, horse racing, thoroughbred horse racing, NYRA, AQU, Belmont, 5th race, 2nd, sport of kings, racing partnerships, Our Rachel, WLS, turf
New York Watch: Funfair [01:30]
Trainer Christophe Clement, who in recent years has won major turf races for older horses like the Arlington Million, Beverly D., Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational, Man o' War, Shadwell Turf Mile, Sword Dancer Invitational, and Woodford Reserve Manhattan, continued his strong run with 2-year-olds during the 2012 Belmont spring/summer meet when Funfair debuted a 3 ½-length winner on the inner turf course. "This is a faster group of 2-year-olds [for me] than usual," said Clement, who unleashed impressive dirt winner Native One on July 4 and was second on the turf with Apple Cider on June 29. "It's nice for them to be doing well during this time of the year." Funfair demonstrated ample speed herself, dueling with Priscilla Marie, the lone starter with previous racing experience, to the furlong marker before shaking clear of the runner-up while being hand-ridden to the wire. Priscilla Marie was 2 ¾ lengths clear of third-place finisher Colorful Image. The final time for six furlongs was 1:08.63. Funfair paid $8.80 for a $2 win wager as the 3-1 second choice.
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Wholelottashakin ROCKS the 9th race on May 27th @ Belmont [08:03]
Wholelottashakin WON the 9th race on Sunday, May 27th at Beautiful Belmont Park. She broke sharp from the 5 hole with Javier, he put her in good position until about the 5/8ths pole where she almost ran up the leader's you know what... Javier had to jerk her head to get her to the outside - any other horse would have packed it in right there but she continued in stride. Javier saved ground behind the leaders, the favorite went wide and he went for the hole on the rail and the rest my friends, as they say, is history. She flew down the stretch and held off a repeated challenge from the fancy 4yo and prevailed under strong urging. She loves a little give in the ground and I think she likes the mile distance. Congratulations to all ~ certainly a nice way to celebrate the Holiday weekend!
Tags: PGR, Parting Glass Racing, Gallo, Tom Gallo, Tom Bush, Belmont Park, Javier, Javier Castellano, wholelottashakin, race, horse racing, race track, thoroughbred, NYRA, Saratoga, Aqueduct, racing, beautiful, holiday, weekend, May 27, 2012
Mackenzie and Zilly at Fox Lea [07:21]
Mackenzie and Zilly's first show together. Sorry about the shakiness
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