Ma Meatloaf (Stay Thirsty x Poovey) was 2nd in the Lady Finger Stakes. Yes, it’s a filly.
Also in the race was 4th place finisher Fat N Bitter[/n] (Old Fashioned x Bustinattheseams).
Horrible Names For Horses
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Lord Helpus
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Stage Door Johnny X Out You Go = Out Door Johnny 
I've found it easier to tear up tickets at 8/1 instead of 8/5.
How did this sibling to Girolamo, Dadydreaming and Supercharger end up with such a “blehk ” name?
Mister Lucky Cat (Storm Cat x Get Lucky)
Mister Lucky Cat (Storm Cat x Get Lucky)
"You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it."
~ Robin Williams 1951 - 2̶0̶1̶4̶ ∞
~ Robin Williams 1951 - 2̶0̶1̶4̶ ∞
In New Zealand a 4yo mare named NOODLES has run last in all 4 races so far
Ask me any questions you have about New Zealand and Australia racing
Three horses entered in the Iroquois Stakes today-
Drunk as a Skunk c. Midnight Lute x Uqood
Royal Urn c. Kantharos x Born to Royalty
Hog Creek Hustle c. Overanalyze x Candy Fortune
Noodles is nothing compared to this.
Drunk as a Skunk c. Midnight Lute x Uqood
Royal Urn c. Kantharos x Born to Royalty
Hog Creek Hustle c. Overanalyze x Candy Fortune
Noodles is nothing compared to this.
"You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it."
~ Robin Williams 1951 - 2̶0̶1̶4̶ ∞
~ Robin Williams 1951 - 2̶0̶1̶4̶ ∞
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WaquoitNBroadBrush
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"Kantharos" is Greek for a type of drinking cup, so the name kind of makes sense, although why "urn" was chosen rather than "cup," "goblet," "snifter" or some other drinking-related container is a mystery,
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WaquoitNBroadBrush
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WaquoitNBroadBrush wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:40 am"Kantharos" is Greek for a type of drinking cup, so the name kind of makes sense, although why "urn" was chosen rather than "cup," "goblet," "snifter" or some other drinking-related container is a mystery,
Now it makes sense -- "Ode to a Grecian Urn"! So not a horrible name at all, but a sneaky literary reference.
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barbaro111
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oy vay-- just watched a replay of the Iroquois-- i thought, add this to this to the list of horrible names: Drunk as a Skunk-- i had no idea he was the son of MIdnight Lute, one my favs. SMH---
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WaquoitNBroadBrush
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How is that a horrible name? I can understand, sort of, the objections to meat-related names (although I still see nothing wrong with Porterhouse, who was an outstanding runner), but how does Tomato Bisque offend? I remember a son of Wajima out of Night Staker (not Stalker, Staker) named Teriyaki Stake in New York back in the '80s. I liked that name and its origin. I don't know why Macho Uno-Dazzling Contrast adds up to Tomato Bisque. Chances are it's the owner's favorite soup, or it conjures up some pleasant memory for someone involved with the horse.
Since no horses have ever been harmed in the preparation of tomato bisque, to me, it's a decent name for a racehorse. Although if I were doing the naming, it would be Lobster Bisque.
A horse raced in Australia yesterday named DUX NUTZ
Ask me any questions you have about New Zealand and Australia racing
"Tomato Bisque" isn't a horrible name, but it would be classified as a "what?" name, IMHO. We don't have a "what?" name thread. Some other examples of names that I don't think are terrible but are very ...weird to say the least would be the Klaravich horses with names like "Financial Modeling" and "Monopoly Pricing" and "Fund of Funds". I understand why they name several of their horses that (they're economists ICYMI), but they're still weird or sound so. A couple more who aren't Klaraviches (but sound like they should be) are "Hedge Fund" and "Senior Investment". Although I do like the names "Pricedtoperfection" and "Takeover Target".WaquoitNBroadBrush wrote: ↑Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:33 pmHow is that a horrible name? I can understand, sort of, the objections to meat-related names (although I still see nothing wrong with Porterhouse, who was an outstanding runner), but how does Tomato Bisque offend? I remember a son of Wajima out of Night Staker (not Stalker, Staker) named Teriyaki Stake in New York back in the '80s. I liked that name and its origin. I don't know why Macho Uno-Dazzling Contrast adds up to Tomato Bisque. Chances are it's the owner's favorite soup, or it conjures up some pleasant memory for someone involved with the horse.
Since no horses have ever been harmed in the preparation of tomato bisque, to me, it's a decent name for a racehorse. Although if I were doing the naming, it would be Lobster Bisque.
"You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it."
~ Robin Williams 1951 - 2̶0̶1̶4̶ ∞
~ Robin Williams 1951 - 2̶0̶1̶4̶ ∞
In New Zealand a 2yo filly has today been named Shake That Tush (AUS) (Dissident-Ravenna) 
Ask me any questions you have about New Zealand and Australia racing
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WaquoitNBroadBrush
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I figured the Klaravich gang were investment bankers or financial advisers, but economists makes sense, too. The names are OK, I guess, but I'm no fan of Wall Street sharpies, so none of them will ever make my favorites list.Mylute wrote: ↑Wed Sep 26, 2018 8:06 pm"Tomato Bisque" isn't a horrible name, but it would be classified as a "what?" name, IMHO. We don't have a "what?" name thread. Some other examples of names that I don't think are terrible but are very ...weird to say the least would be the Klaravich horses with names like "Financial Modeling" and "Monopoly Pricing" and "Fund of Funds". I understand why they name several of their horses that (they're economists ICYMI), but they're still weird or sound so. A couple more who aren't Klaraviches (but sound like they should be) are "Hedge Fund" and "Senior Investment". Although I do like the names "Pricedtoperfection" and "Takeover Target".WaquoitNBroadBrush wrote: ↑Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:33 pmHow is that a horrible name? I can understand, sort of, the objections to meat-related names (although I still see nothing wrong with Porterhouse, who was an outstanding runner), but how does Tomato Bisque offend? I remember a son of Wajima out of Night Staker (not Stalker, Staker) named Teriyaki Stake in New York back in the '80s. I liked that name and its origin. I don't know why Macho Uno-Dazzling Contrast adds up to Tomato Bisque. Chances are it's the owner's favorite soup, or it conjures up some pleasant memory for someone involved with the horse.
Since no horses have ever been harmed in the preparation of tomato bisque, to me, it's a decent name for a racehorse. Although if I were doing the naming, it would be Lobster Bisque.
As for "what?" names, at least half of all TB names fall into that category. In Saturday's Pilgrim, for example, why is a Declaration of War-That Voodoo Youdo named Opry? How does Uncle Mo and Argent Affair add up to Forty Under? I like the sound of both, but have no idea why they're named that way.