Sharper Edge

[BenB]

I,am dreaming for you, so all my fingers crossed

[monicabee]

Bill, that sounds like a way to close the season at Emerald Downs with a bang!

Billy Turner was telling me about going with Seattle Slew to Longacres and mentioned that the race's namesake, Joe Gottstein (or maybe his son-in-law?) built an apartment for his mother right into the tote board. Too bad Longacres is no longer around.

Anyway, good luck to Sharper Edge! I'll see if I can come cheer him on.

[Bill from WA]

Hi

I was at the track the day Seattle Slew came to visit (quite a thrill for me). I was racing horses at Longacres at that time and knew Joe Gottstein casually. They had a very nice place behind the toteboard, and they usually stayed right there during the meet. Joe was a very nice man, and was a regular on the backstretch early in the morning. He often visited the backstretch cafe.
Stoney is in pretty tough, but it's a feather in his cap to even be in the race. I hope the track isn't too wet.

Bill

[Bill from WA]

He broke slowly, and languished at the back of the pack throughout in a very dull effort. Got beat at least 16 lengths on the sealed wet-fast track. In hindsight, not a very realistic spot for him. At least he beat the previously undefeated filly. Nice win by the You and I colt, Schoolin You, who is also trained by Sharper Edge's trainer, Jim Penney. Schoolin You should be even better at longer distances. Oh well, there's always next year for Stoney.

Bill

[BenB]

Seems to need a R and R. I hope he is not wore out
Bill thanks for the comments

[Bill from WA]

He will probably be off until spring. That will let him catch up with that big body. I located his dam, Lady Hawkster, in someones back yard and she was bred to a $1000 stud. A $1000 mare and a relatively new (at that time) stallion produced a vey nice looking fellow that sold for $16,000 at the WTBA Select Sale (one of the highest priced Snowbounds of the year). Not bad. I think he'll pay his way. A 2yo Snowbounfd filly won a stakes race at Turf Paradise the same day that Stoney ran.

Bill

[Bill from WA]

Well, the big grey got his R&R, and will be making his 3yo debut in the Auburn Stakes at Emerald Downs on Sunday the 7th. He's been working very well with a couple of bullet works, so we're hopng for the best.

Bill

[BenB]

Can he hit first time out???
Bill lots of succes, sounds they have taken a good decision given the boy
a long R and R

[Bill from WA]

He ran a solid 3rd on his first try as a three-year-old, and came back to win decisively (by 2 3/4 lengths drawing out) yesterday at 6.5 furlongs.

Bill

[BenB]

Seems he will be moving up the steps

[Bill from WA]

He's going in the 9th today at Emerald. 8 furlong Allowance. He's the morning line favorite at 3-1. He should like the distance. Don't know if this jockey fits him though. We'll see.

Bill

[Bill from WA]

Ran 4th, beaten 3 lengths. Way too far back early, and very wide on the home turn after being bumped at the start.

Bill

[BenB]

Next time better but he ran in tough compagny

[Bill from WA]

Sharper Edge is running Sunday at Emerald Downs in the Trooper Seven Stakes at 8 furlongs. Wish him luck.

Bill

[geowarrior]

Good luck Sharper Edge. Is this a good distance for him? And track wise, what's the surface like? Here in Spokane it has hardly rained at all the entire summer - everything is very dry.