- Bribon took the big race for trainer Bob Ribaudo. I think I may be good luck for Mr. Ribaudo. I was at Saratoga last Summer for the Sword Dancer Stakes, won by his Grand Couturier. And now I was there for Bribon winning the Met Mile. That's 2 of his 3 lifetime Grade One wins. I am available whenever you need me, Mr. Ribaudo.
Bribon was cooled off right in front of me at the rail, which gave me a chance to catch this photo.
He's very handsome, but there will not be any dates in his future because he is unfortunately a gelding. The Twitterverse lit up shortly after the race pointing out that the three most recent "stallion-producing" races have been won by a filly and two geldings.
- Curious claim in the 7th race by owner Lords of Racing and trainer Assaf Ronen. They took Masala T for $10,000. The Tale of the Cat gelding went off at 36-1 and has lost 8 races in a row. Good luck to them with that and congratulations to Lianna Stables for cutting their losses.
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Those were 10,099 of the happiest people I've seen in a long time -- it really was a fun day at the track.
Great seeing you today!
How I wish I could be there.
I got the same feeling today. As I waded through the crowd to get to the rail, I felt a sort of Belmont renaissance occurring! The facilities looked good and there was a genuine camaraderie among the people- I even let a guy use my phone, though I didn't speak his language and he wasn't asking in a very formal way.
Looking for many great times ahead on the upcoming "twilight Friday's"!
Agree with you and Jess about the atmosphere yesterday--it was sort of day that you want to bring a friend to the races for the first time and say, "See? This is FUN!"
I love that you are Ribaudo's good luck charm--
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