Comments on The Bug Boys: Personal Reflections

I have been on the Calif racing scene since racing...

2009-03-02T11:03:00.000-05:00

I have been on the Calif racing scene since racing came back in June 1945
after WW 2 when we only had racing at Caliente, Mexico
This horse with the grapefruit name is the genuine article. He may not handle the 10 furlongs May 2 and JULIO
is capable of wrecking this animal, but don't discount his chances.

Ernie, I remember that Go Smarty race vividly - an...

2009-01-21T20:13:00.000-05:00

Ernie,
I remember that Go Smarty race vividly - an amazing display. You go through Smarty's pedigree and, except in patches, it doesn't lead you to weeds, but my sixth sense tells me that's where his kids need to go...
The Palmplemousse is ridiculously cool, like a race horse created by Peter Max. -- John S.

Not to worry about the Derby, The Palmplemousse is...

2009-01-20T09:15:00.000-05:00

Not to worry about the Derby, The Palmplemousse is from CA. and races on synthetics.

Last summer, firster Go Smarty flashed a green sev...

2009-01-20T02:33:00.000-05:00

Last summer, firster Go Smarty flashed a green seven furlongs in 1:20 3/5 (Elusive Quality’s middle-distance grass brilliance shining on through Smarty Jones) but then pulled up lame beyond the wire.

He would've padded the Smarty stats. I wouldn't give up on him yet

Alan,No doubt about Smarty being a disappointment....

2009-01-19T22:31:00.000-05:00

Alan,
No doubt about Smarty being a disappointment...definitely thought he'd sire more precocious runners. I wonder if he was crossed with too many stamina influences, dulling his speed? Perhaps that's why he's private treaty...they want to assure coming crops are more commercially successful.