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DSD was screwed when the leader got to the half in 56 seconds. I know over here they go a second or two faster since 99.99 percent are miles here but the top class over here will go better than 54 for the 1st half and then if you are 6 or 8 lengths off the pace you have a shot. He did look flat though.
 
He will bounce back though; he is too good to go two bad ones.

DSD was screwed when the leader got to the half in 56 seconds. I know over here they go a second or two faster since 99.99 percent are miles here but the top class over here will go better than 54 for the 1st half and then if you are 6 or 8 lengths off the pace you have a shot. He did look flat though.
 
He will bounce back though; he is too good to go two bad ones.

It's mind boggling to me as he's such a beautiful horse.  If it's a son of Somebeachsomewhere then it's automatically going to be good.  Brett Pelling purchased 9 yearlings by Papi Rob Hanover who but for a broken bone could have been anything. He said his offspring a perfect.  He said you could put 5 of the 9 offspring he has in a paddock and not tell the difference, they all look the same, no white markings. I'm hearing (reading) that the trainers who purchased them late last year are all raving about them.  Basically, unlike Bettor's Delight, SBSW sons are passing on their dad's brilliance.

It's mind boggling to me as he's such a beautiful horse.  If it's a son of Somebeachsomewhere then it's automatically going to be good.  Brett Pelling purchased 9 yearlings by Papi Rob Hanover who but for a broken bone could have been anything. He said his offspring a perfect.  He said you could put 5 of the 9 offspring he has in a paddock and not tell the difference, they all look the same, no white markings. I'm hearing (reading) that the trainers who purchased them late last year are all raving about them.  Basically, unlike Bettor's Delight, SBSW sons are passing on their dad's brilliance.

Oh thanks for that Tim mate, bloody shame they don't appreciate Laz up there; I get why they (US) push em (babies) the way they do but geez a bit of time, they'll pay that back....
 
Cheers Iraklis

That is insane.
 
Sadly, until he leaves a few really good ones, he's a flop up here according to people I talk to.
 
We were and are all hoping he succeeds but Bettor's Delight has a problem with his sons at stud. They really don't do well for some reason.  I also think they (US) need to be more patient with them and not push them hard as 2yolds.
 
https://www.preferredequineonline.com/events/listing/1647/one-share-of-lazarus-n-36
 

https://www.wbng.com/2023/11/09/police-deadly-fire-tioga-downs-racetrack-was-arson/
 
Tioga Downs is back East on the NY-Pennsylvania border. Jeff Gural who owns the Meadowlands owns this track and another.
 
This supposedly drugged out pile of excrement set it on fire and two trainers lost their entire racing stable.  They arrested this clown and hopefully someone pours son petrol over him and lights him on fire.
 

https://www.wbng.com/2023/11/09/police-deadly-fire-tioga-downs-racetrack-was-arson/
 
Tioga Downs is back East on the NY-Pennsylvania border. Jeff Gural who owns the Meadowlands owns this track and another.
 
This supposedly drugged out pile of excrement set it on fire and two trainers lost their entire racing stable.  They arrested this clown and hopefully someone pours son petrol over him and lights him on fire.
 

https://www.wbng.com/2023/11/09/police-deadly-fire-tioga-downs-racetrack-was-arson/
 
Tioga Downs is back East on the NY-Pennsylvania border. Jeff Gural who owns the Meadowlands owns this track and another.
 
This supposedly drugged out pile of excrement set it on fire and two trainers lost their entire racing stable.  They arrested this clown and hopefully someone pours son petrol over him and lights him on fire.
 

Well Timbo mate, bein a good ol Kiwibred course he's gonna be the best
 
Cheers Iraklis

Dex made the mistake of parking out Sylvia Hanover who is the best in Canada and now USA. You can rewind this video and see an amazing performance by her. I was hoping Dex would win as part owns Twin B Joe Fresh.

That Karl destroyed the millionaire.  He's not the greatest going trotter, he looks like he hits himself.  1.51 and change is a great time and it is interesting that Karl's father Tactical Landing cost $825,000 at the yearling sales because his full sister is Mission Brief who trotted 1.50 and change as a 2yo and is still the fastest 2yo in the history of the sport and she did that in 2016

Yep mate, CC has been disappointing. Chris Ryder trained this one. Another Kiwi from the West Coast

That Karl destroyed the millionaire.  He's not the greatest going trotter, he looks like he hits himself.  1.51 and change is a great time and it is interesting that Karl's father Tactical Landing cost $825,000 at the yearling sales because his full sister is Mission Brief who trotted 1.50 and change as a 2yo and is still the fastest 2yo in the history of the sport and she did that in 2016

Beating 2 champs and paying 23 to 1 and a 4.5 to 1
 
Coming up in 5 minutes you will see 2 great 2yo trotters. TCI has won over a million as a 2yo and Karl is a top one as well. They expect a match race.  $700,000 race
 
 
 

Captain Crunches have been very disappointing.  I know of one that the guy paid $165,000 for and he's won one race a month ago and he's gelded him and turned him out. They look good but getting them to run is a different story so far.  They may make better 3yolds. It's like Bettor's Delight, many of his sons have been disappointing. Like Betting Line. Even Laz. Laz has done well in New Jersey but then most of his rivals are by him. So far they are getting mowed down by Captain Treacherous and others.  I really think they need time which is not a luxury here. They certainly are good lookers so he should be given that chance. Chris Ryder has bought quite a few but now he is buying Bettor's Wish(es) which he trained. They are running as 2yolds which is unlike the other BD's.
 
It is amazing how great Somebeachsomewhere was and that at least three of his sons, Captain Treacherous, Stay Hungry and Downbytheseaside are dropping machines left and right. Also Huntsville. 
 
 

As you know, I was lucky to have a trotter go a faster time back there than the pacers. God, I'm getting old, LOL. 1984 Basil Dean 3:15.3 for 2600 meters. Wish I could turn back the clock.
 
 
 
 

Captain Crunches have been very disappointing.  I know of one that the guy paid $165,000 for and he's won one race a month ago and he's gelded him and turned him out. They look good but getting them to run is a different story so far.  They may make better 3yolds. It's like Bettor's Delight, many of his sons have been disappointing. Like Betting Line. Even Laz. Laz has done well in New Jersey but then most of his rivals are by him. So far they are getting mowed down by Captain Treacherous and others.  I really think they need time which is not a luxury here. They certainly are good lookers so he should be given that chance. Chris Ryder has bought quite a few but now he is buying Bettor's Wish(es) which he trained. They are running as 2yolds which is unlike the other BD's.
 
It is amazing how great Somebeachsomewhere was and that at least three of his sons, Captain Treacherous, Stay Hungry and Downbytheseaside are dropping machines left and right. Also Huntsville. 
 
 

Oh geez Timbo, if they could just give the Laz's time they'll come to it; as the Terminator says 'they''ll be back'  and those that hang in there will be rewarded....just ask the mighty Laz LOL
 
Cheers Iraklis

As you know, I was lucky to have a trotter go a faster time back there than the pacers. God, I'm getting old, LOL. 1984 Basil Dean 3:15.3 for 2600 meters. Wish I could turn back the clock.
 
 
 
 

He went 1:46.1 two or three weeks ago to set a 3yo WR and just 2/5th outside Bulldog Hanover's all age WR.  Only like 55-60 F there today as opposed to 85 the day he went the WR.
 
His buddy Cannibal won today as well in the other division of this race also for $236,000. He is bred on the same Cross Sweet Lou out of a Rocknroll Dance mare. Both are owned by Diamond Creek Farm

He went 1:46.1 two or three weeks ago to set a 3yo WR and just 2/5th outside Bulldog Hanover's all age WR.  Only like 55-60 F there today as opposed to 85 the day he went the WR.
 
His buddy Cannibal won today as well in the other division of this race also for $236,000. He is bred on the same Cross Sweet Lou out of a Rocknroll Dance mare. Both are owned by Diamond Creek Farm

I certainly can. I cannot believe she went for $140,000 US.  That was very very low.  But over here they pay twice as much for trotters. There are 2 important things over here for getting big money. If it's a well bred trotter and it's a filly then you better bring a Brinks truck full of money. There was one went for $800,000 US.
 
Interesting is there have been 2 million dollar plus yearlings, both trotters and both colts and to date both are failures.  One was a full brother to Greenshoe who owners purchased him.  They  all have deep pockets. They interviewed a guy this week who spent 3.5 million on like 12 yearlings. 
 
Tony Alagna purchased Shartin's daughter for his rich clients, so if she's good, he will get it out of her. Over here as you can imagine, they have no patience and some horses get pushed before they are mature enough but he is a top trainer so here's hoping she runs like her Mum.