Smokey Stover

Playwithfire · Postby **Playwithfire** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 10:23 pm

Here's hoping Smokey Stover gives Harry Aleo and Greg Gilchrist the Breeders' Cup I thought Lost in the Fog was going to win. Golden Gate Fields, the home of Sprint champions! :lol:

zinn21 · Postby **zinn21** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:31 am

The cagey Gilchrist looks like he has Smokey peaking at the right time. He might get it done this fall..

bdw0617 · Postby **bdw0617** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:25 pm

i think he's the best sprinter in the world on dirt

Rokeby Forever · Postby **Rokeby Forever** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:28 pm

bdw0617 wrote:i think he's the best sprinter in the world on dirt

He sure didn't show it at Calder. I like Harry Aleo, though - I wish him success with this horse.

If you want to discuss, "Best sprinter," Biancone just might have it with La Traviata - this filly can FLY. No, not just FLY...she's a jet!

bdw0617 · Postby **bdw0617** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:29 pm

Rokeby Forever wrote:
bdw0617 wrote:i think he's the best sprinter in the world on dirt

He sure didn't show it at Calder.

off track. very very off track

Maven · Postby **Maven** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:39 pm

Rokeby Forever wrote:
If you want to discuss, "Best sprinter," Biancone just might have it with La Traviata - this filly can FLY. No, not just FLY...she's a jet!

There's just something funny about the world's biggest Storm Cat and Unbridled detractor applauding a granddaughter of Storm Cat out of a daughter of Unbridled.

It's either the end of the world or you're not half as biased as I thought!

Sex-balanced Mr. P through Fappiano, Yarn, and Miswaki and the Rasmussen Factor to one of the most underrated bluehens in Grand Splendor... pedigree to suggest top class speed.

It will never happen but I would LOVE to see her go to Honour and Glory. Tartan blood LOVES more Tartan blood.

Rokeby Forever · Postby **Rokeby Forever** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:44 pm

Whoever said that I was biased, Maven? :roll:

I don't expect La Traviata to have a long career, if that clears things up for you. She's a late three year old with only three career starts.....would you hazard to guess that she has some physical issues (ala Storm cat/Unbridled blood pumpin' in her veins)? It doesn't seem to be helping The Green Monkey any!

Maven · Postby **Maven** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:03 pm

I've said it before and i'll say it again... the faster they are the more likely you'll see them breakdown with the trainers we have today.

With that said, let's not put a hex on her. She's an exciting addition to the scene.

Rokeby Forever · Postby **Rokeby Forever** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:46 pm

Maven wrote:I've said it before and i'll say it again... the faster they are the more likely you'll see them breakdown with the trainers we have today.

Stop making sense, Maven - I can't stand when you do. Grrr!!!!

Maven · Postby **Maven** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:58 pm

Dont you mean "Marvin"? haha

Barbaro06 · Postby **Barbaro06** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:17 pm

Smokey's trainer is being wise with picking his spots. He believed by the time LITF got to the BC, he was over the top with all of his travels and starts and unknown at the time, the cancer may had started.

Smokey is the one, right now, to watch in regard to the Sprint. He's legit and throw out the race at Calder. Just not his day!