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- Sun May 05, 2019 4:34 pm
- Forum: Racing
- Topic: Kentucky Derby : Do you agree with the stewards decision?
- Replies: 151
- Views: 12248
Re: Kentucky Derby : Do you agree with the stewards decision?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci_ychn7ga0 Unfortunate situation. Absolutely correct call! Context - No money wagered (haven't cashed a ticket since Funny Cide ). BIG sentimental interest in War Of Will . Watched the race at home with no distractions. Focused intently on WOW . Excellent ride from T...
- Sat May 04, 2019 4:21 pm
- Forum: Racing
- Topic: Kentucky Derby Selections
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3539
Re: Kentucky Derby Selections
Live " sentimental " selections!!! :D Always pulling for Fair Grounds entrants!!! 8-) #1 War of Will - In honor of " Half Dollar " Bill Gone 10 years ago. WW2 Navy vet. sharing his " Skybox" seats with "Tribal Council" Howell (gone 5 years this coming Monday)!! #3 By My Standards - Louisiana Derby ...
- Wed May 01, 2019 5:19 pm
- Forum: Racing
- Topic: The 2019 Derby Pool Contest- Results are In!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 3610
Re: The 2019 Derby Pool Contest
Pool A
Game Winner
Pool B
Tacitus
Pool C
War of Will
Pool D
Plus Que Parfait
Pool E
Spinoff
Time: 2:02:20 1 1/4 length
Edited for Haikal scratch
Game Winner
Pool B
Tacitus
Pool C
War of Will
Pool D
Plus Que Parfait
Pool E
Spinoff
Time: 2:02:20 1 1/4 length
Edited for Haikal scratch
- Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:33 am
- Forum: Racing
- Topic: Wooooooohoooo, there we go!
- Replies: 43
- Views: 6563
Re: Wooooooohoooo, there we go!
Good form Kurenai!! Format looks great!!!
Good to see TBC back up and running!! I will make an effort to participate more from now on!!

Good to see TBC back up and running!! I will make an effort to participate more from now on!!

- Wed May 02, 2018 6:12 pm
- Forum: Racing
- Topic: The 2018 Kentucky Derby Pool Contest- Results are in!
- Replies: 66
- Views: 7801
Re: The 2018 Kentucky Derby Pool Contest
Backstretch Boys Stables represent!!!
Pool A
Audible
Pool B
Good Magic
Pool C
Noble Indy
Pool D
Free Drop Billy
Pool E
Lone Sailor
Margin: 1.5 lengths
Final time: 2:00 4/5
Sire: Curlin!!!!!!!

Pool A
Audible
Pool B
Good Magic

Pool C
Noble Indy
Pool D
Free Drop Billy
Pool E
Lone Sailor
Margin: 1.5 lengths
Final time: 2:00 4/5
Sire: Curlin!!!!!!!

- Mon Nov 06, 2017 7:09 pm
- Forum: Racing
- Topic: BC CLASSIC 1-1/4 Dirt Saturday R12
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3586
Re: BC CLASSIC 1-1/4 Dirt Saturday R12
I KNEW IT. I KNEW IT. I KEW YOU COULD DO IT. WHO LOVES YA, BABY BOY?!~ I am emotionally and physically exhausted but so very, very happy. Outstanding Bal !!! :D Gun Runner's performance in the Classic was the highlight of the racing year for me!! 8-) Been following him since the Risen Star last yea...
- Mon Nov 06, 2017 7:08 pm
- Forum: Racing
- Topic: BC CLASSIC 1-1/4 Dirt Saturday R12
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3586
Re: BC CLASSIC 1-1/4 Dirt Saturday R12
I KNEW IT. I KNEW IT. I KEW YOU COULD DO IT. WHO LOVES YA, BABY BOY?!~ I am emotionally and physically exhausted but so very, very happy. Outstanding Bal !!! :D Gun Runner's performance in the Classic was the highlight of the racing year for me!! 8-) Been following him since the Risen Star last yea...
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 4:18 pm
- Forum: Racing
- Topic: Former member Ezariah
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4568
Re: Former member Ezariah
Sad news indeed. RIP Ezariah. Julie was a regular poster in the Handicapping Forum while I was the Moderator. She was a knowledgeable handicapper and a heartfelt fan of thoroughbred racing!! Her love for the sport and the horses that ran was evident in her posts. Prayers for her and her family and f...
- Sat May 06, 2017 7:15 am
- Forum: Racing
- Topic: The 2017 TBC Derby Pool Contest- Results are in!
- Replies: 61
- Views: 9048
Re: The 2017 TBC Derby Pool Contest
10 year anniversary of the Backstretch Boys Stables trip to the Derby !! :D 8-) Today's selections in honor of " Half Dollar " Bill and " Tribal Council " Howell . Watching from their "Skybox" seats!! 8-) Pool A Irish War Cry Pool B Girvin Pool C Practical Joke Pool D J Boys Echo Pool E Patch Final ...
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:21 pm
- Forum: Racing
- Topic: Derby Lists 2017
- Replies: 147
- Views: 24501
Re: Derby Lists 2017
Copied this from last year's pre-Derby Racing Forum. Thought this would be a good vehicle to display my picks. I won't be sponsoring a contest this year. Will be out of town all next week for a big industry trade show. The company I am working for will have a booth. We're considering this event our ...
- Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:05 pm
- Forum: Horsin' Around
- Topic: Happiness
- Replies: 1490
- Views: 216477
Re: Happiness
6 month app't with oncologist today. Blood work was outstanding - no infection or cancer cells. Thought sure he'd schedule me for another C-scan, but he said that I'm doing so good, we can put if off for another 6 months. :-) Excellent news Bal !! :D Is "Toga 2017" in the plans? Keep that as a goal...
- Thu Oct 06, 2016 4:50 pm
- Forum: Horsin' Around
- Topic: Happiness
- Replies: 1490
- Views: 216477
Re: Happiness
Excellent news Bal!!!Ballerina wrote:Had my first CT cancer scan and blood testing since surgery last January. Everything came back clean. Doing a happy dance. Have to go back every 6 months for 5 years.


- Mon Sep 05, 2016 3:44 pm
- Forum: Racing
- Topic: 2016 Saratoga News And Notes
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3169
Re: 2016 Saratoga News And Notes
Last day of racing at The Spahhhhh. It goes by so quickly - always does. But, I'm ready to return home. I'm glad I convinced Bill to get up here this year. He was afraid I wasn't up to it. But being on the go so much and doing so much walking has built my stamina and muscle strength plus we got to ...
- Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:38 pm
- Forum: Racing
- Topic: To all the grown men here
- Replies: 106
- Views: 14002
Re: To all the grown men here
The War Emblem reference in this thread is about a particular thread concerning the horse from days past. There was a poster on this site that went by War Emblem . I see he is no longer listed in the Members list. I'm fairly certain he was not a controversial poster. He is one of the two (former) me...
- Mon May 23, 2016 4:52 pm
- Forum: Handicapping
- Topic: SUPURRR SATURDAY ~ 5/21 *RESULTS* @ PIMLICO
- Replies: 4
- Views: 903
Re: SUPURRR SATURDAY ~ 5/21 *RESULTS* @ PIMLICO
Thanks all!! :D Thanks to Lady Cat for the great call!! I was looking over my shoulder in the stretch!! :shock: The highlights of the day for me was Exaggerator and Mizz Money getting in the Winners Circle. 8-) This win is dedicated in honor of Homeboykris who gave his all and Pramedya who left too ...
- Sat May 21, 2016 7:44 am
- Forum: Handicapping
- Topic: SUPURRR SATURDAY ~ 5/21 @ PIMLICO
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2206
Re: SUPURRR SATURDAY ~ 5/21 @ PIMLICO
2nd Jewel of the Triple Crown!!! :D 1st - 3 / 5 / 8 2nd - 8 / 2 / 12 3rd - 7 / 2 / 3 4th - 10 / 13 / 1 5th - 3 / 7 / 4 6th - 8 / 5 / 4 7th - 4 / 9 / 2 8th - 9 / 12 / 1 9th - 6 / 1 / 3 10th - 9 / 6 / 3 11th - 10 / 14 / 5 12th - 9 / 11 / 7 13th - 5 / 3 / 1 14th - 7 / 4 / 3 Good luck and good racing!!...
- Mon May 16, 2016 6:45 pm
- Forum: Handicapping
- Topic: SUPURRR~SATURDAY ~ 5/14 *RESULTS* @ BELMONT PARK
- Replies: 2
- Views: 624
Re: SUPURRR~SATURDAY ~ 5/14 *RESULTS* @ BELMONT PARK
Thanks peep. It was a "chalky" stroll through the Park on Saturday!!
Good form to Lady Cat and Tiger Dancer for the call and the graphics.

Good form to Lady Cat and Tiger Dancer for the call and the graphics.

- Sat May 14, 2016 8:39 am
- Forum: Handicapping
- Topic: SUPURRR SATURDAY ~ 5/14 @ BELMONT PARK
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1920
Re: SUPURRR SATURDAY ~ 5/14 @ BELMONT PARK
"Saturday in the Park"!! "Can you dig it (yes, I can) And I've been waiting such a long time For Saturday..." 8-) 1st - 8 / 2 / 7 2nd - 6 / 7 /8 3rd - 5 / 6 / 1 4th - 9 / 7 / 3 5th - 6 / 2 / 5 6th - 4 / 3 / 2 7th - 2 / 4 / 1 "Lady Cat" special!! 8th - 6 / 1 / 8 9th - 6 / 3 / 7 10th - 3 / 9 / 1 11th ...
- Tue May 10, 2016 1:16 pm
- Forum: Handicapping
- Topic: SUPURRR~DERBY~SATURDAY 5/7 *RESULTS* CHURCHILL DOWNS
- Replies: 2
- Views: 461
Re: SUPURRR~DERBY~SATURDAY 5/7 *RESULTS* CHURCHILL DOWNS
Good form peep!!!
Great show of speed at the wire!!
Awesome job as usual Lady Cat!!!

Awesome job as usual Lady Cat!!!

- Tue May 10, 2016 12:36 pm
- Forum: Racing
- Topic: The 2016 Derby Pool Contest- Results are in!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 7246
Re: The 2016 Derby Pool Contest- Results are in!
Good form Slewobarney!!
Special thanks to Tessablue for posting this contest. I actually fared better in this one than the contest I posted!! 

