High Five / Low Five
Low Five!
We have to give a Low Five to the Breeders’ Cup, CHRB, and Santa Anita for all passing the buck on Mongolian Groom’s pre race exam records and none of them coming up with them. You need to be transparent here and get out in front of the issues not play ostrich.
High Five!
Big High Five to Magic Wand who finally got her long overdue and well deserved first Group 1 win at Flemington on just four days rest after running in the Melbourne Cup!
Low Five!
A Low Five to the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge. Don’t know exactly what happened? That is OK neither do we. Apparently the original first place finisher was DQ’d for not making the mandatory bets. Someone allegedly plays with their son and has multiple entries but they play on “THEIR OWN.” Who knows? Nobody is saying who as apparently mums the word.
High Five!
High Five to Jeff Bloom, Steve Asmussen and all the connections of Midnight Bisou. They pulled the mare from the sale, and are keeping her in training with a run in the Saudi Cup against males in the plans. We applaud the competition. Not the spot I’d choose for her but an ambitious and exciting plan for this hard hitting talented mare.
High Five!
High Five to Vow and Declare, trainer Danny O’ Brien, and jockey Craig Williams for a dead game come back on the rail win in the Melbourne Cup. Another High Five to runner up Master of Reality, trainer Joseph O’ Brien, and jockey Frankie Dettori who ran too good to lose in a thrilling edition of this great race.
Low Five!
A big low five here. Diane Feinstein who knows next to nothing about horse racing calls for its abolishment as opposed to the reform it needs and deserves.
Low Five!
Big Low Five to the Turf Terrace food …. granted I don’t go for the food, but I am willing to bet my pack of dogs would have passed it up. I surely did.
High Five!
High Five to Breeders’ Cup and Santa Anita for doing their best to put on a grand and safe event. Irad Ortiz, you stole the show! Joseph O’ Brien you made history!
Low Five!
Low Five to Bradley Weisbord, and Sol Kumin too for that matter. The bed with the hats picture….seriously gentlemen.