[epona]

Since my normal watching companions are either on vacation or actually at the BC, I'm watching by myself. Well, the dogs are with me, but their main concern is when I'll feed them breakfast.

So, my pick for the Distaff: Got Koko.

I'll warn you that I'm generally a lousy handicapper so DON'T take it to the bank!

 

[epona]

Well I did well to throw out Sightseek who apparently does NOT like Santa Anita. And since I generally bet $2 across the board, I'm ahead at this point with my virtual wagers.

Next up the Juvie Fillies. I have NO idea on the babies at this point.

The dogs have been fed so they are happy for now. They'll just get excited if I start screaming at the tv for some reason.

 

[epona]

Juvie Fillies pick: Ashado.

 

[epona]

Yay! A second for Ashado. (And a nice win for Julie Krone and Halfbridled.)

Mile pick: Peace Rules.

 

[epona]

Yikes. He was last. Hope he's okay.

My pick for the Sprint was Midas Eyes who wasn't in the top three.

SIzzling time!

 

[epona]

Well my Girly Turf pick, Megahertz didn't do too well either. I shoulda quit while I was ahead.

Interesting contrast in American & European riding styles in the stretch!

 

[epona]

Boy Juvenile: I'm sticking with my hunch - Mambo Train.

 

[epona]

Well stick a big fork in Mambo Train at the half!

I shoulda gone with my OTHER hunch - Action this Day looked super in the post parade, but with only a maiden win, I passed on him.

 

[epona]

Turf Pick: Sulamani.

 

[epona]

Wow! First dead heat in BC history.

My pick, Sulamani was 5th.

One race left.

 

[epona]

Classic: Ten Most Wanted. And a $2 sentimental bet on Funny Cide.

 

[epona]

Wrong again. My virtual/theoretical bets were $50 and I wound up losing $24.40 virtual dollars so not too bad for cheap theoretical entertainment.

What a day for Dick Mandella - four wins!

:lol: at the censoring of Mr Mandella's name. I guess we should be formal and call him Richard.

 

[Fernando Coelho]

Oops. I think the software works a little too good at censoring words

 

[epona]

I got a pretty good chuckle out of it, Fernando!

:lol: