Cup o' Joe and Tea Too

[ValerieJ]

I'm sure the kennel will take the best care of Maggie. They will definitely call the vet if there is a problem, but we'll just pray that she has a smooth couple of weeks.

 

[pertnear09]

Did I hear right? Rich Strike was an 80 to 1 odds winner of the Derby?

 

[sourland]

Did I hear right? Rich Strike was an 80 to 1 odds winner of the Derby?

YES! Started from the 21 slot - started at the back of the field - ran his ass off - jockey did an outstanding job of navigating the field.

 

[pertnear09]

YES! Started from the 21 slot - started at the back of the field - ran his ass off - jockey did an outstanding job of navigating the field.

Been nice to have had a few thousand down on his nose.

 

[sourland]

Been nice to have had a few thousand down on his nose.

I'm gonna think the owner and friends had money on him - that plus the purse makes for a big payday. The owner claimed him for $30,000 in a claiming race.

 

[pertnear09]

I'm gonna think the owner and friends had money on him - that plus the purse makes for a big payday. The owner claimed him for $30,000 in a claiming race.

I imagine they're sittin pretty alright.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I watched a race for they books that one .. Beautiful horse He sure surprised a lot of seasoned folks ...

 

[CapricornFarm]

Ooh, Hawaii is beautiful!

penny, I'm a bit anxious. We're going on a two week trip - grand daughter has a 'destination' wedding in Hawaii. we leave on Monday. Think I'll have another cup of coffee. There's lots left in the pot.

 

[ValerieJ]

Okay. you horse folks have it all on me! So glad your horse won!!!!

 

[pertnear09]

Okay. you horse folks have it all on me! So glad your horse won!!!!

What surprised me was the odds of him winning. 80 to 1. Second highest ever.