Winning on June 14, Calvin Borel in the irons

Winning on July 2nd (by 8+ lengths), Calvin Borel aboard

I was anxious all day leading up to the race, because anything can happen. . . even bad things. It was a thrill to really feel a part of the festivities, thanks to TVG

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Previous off-the-board-viewed-live-by-me race:

May 2 09  (Kentucky Derby Day), 7f , sloppy

4 wide, stopped-finished last  8/8

Recent off-the-board-viewed-live-by-me race:

July 25, 09 (Claiming Crown) 6f fast

4 wide, gave way-finished 7/10

Here are my two kooky theories. . .

1. Its all my fault.

He seems to run the same off-the-board race when I'm watching it live on TV.

2. His Jockey doesn't know where the magic "button" is

I want to make it clear that I am in no way "blaming" Jamie at all. . .  and I will never criticize a jockey for the decisions he makes in a race.  In fact, I liked his ride on him, and especially appreciated that he didn't get into him once it was clear he wouldn't hit the board.

Leading Horses at Churchill Downs

Starting Date: 04/25/2009
Ending Date: 07/05/2009