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What a race!

cody2 — Sat, 06 May 2023 23:41:16 GMT

What a Jockey, what a HORSE!!!! So exciting. I love when a horse that is not favored to win actually wins. Beautiful animal with so much heart. Bred to run and loves to run. Congratulations.

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jackiejenny — Sat, 06 May 2023 23:50:07 GMT

Yep, none of the favorites won...

My horse was Two Phils and I blame the other Phil for losing the race in the final seconds!

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Puppy Lips — Sat, 06 May 2023 23:51:00 GMT

I wanted King Russell. He came in 15th.

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jackiejenny — Sat, 06 May 2023 23:55:41 GMT

@Puppy Lips King Russell was my long shot pick!

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cody2 — Sat, 06 May 2023 23:58:19 GMT

It actually brings tears to my eyes when I watch those magnificent animals racing. I grew up with horses and I love them so much.

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 07 May 2023 00:18:27 GMT

@cody2 I was rooting for Angel of Empire because he is a Pennsylvania horse, and he really came on at the end. It was a good race.

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cody2 — Sun, 07 May 2023 00:21:31 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@cody2 I was rooting for Angel of Empire because he is a Pennsylvania horse, and he really came on at the end. It was a good race.

@PAMommom Truthfully, that was who I was rooting for. I liked the owner and trainers story.

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jackiejenny — Sun, 07 May 2023 00:39:16 GMT

Mattress Mack placed a 1.2 million dollar bet on Angel Empire minutes before the race changing the odds.

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pigletsmom — Sun, 07 May 2023 01:13:03 GMT

I saw this horse acting up before they got to the paddock and I was all set to drop a couple of bucks on him. With all of my handicapping I still often have better luck while watching them in the paddock so he was going to be my saver bet. Then my betting account wouldn't let me deposit money into it and I got shut out!

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cody2 — Sun, 07 May 2023 01:39:59 GMT

@jackiejenny wrote:
Mattress Mack placed a 1.2 million dollar bet on Angel Empire minutes before the race changing the odds.

@jackiejenny YES. Really changed the odds at the in the last minutes before the race started.

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jackiejenny — Sun, 07 May 2023 01:43:46 GMT

@cody2 wrote:
It actually brings tears to my eyes when I watch those magnificent animals racing. I grew up with horses and I love them so much.

Same~~~I have been around horses and horse racing almost all of my life.

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Zernia Rose — Sun, 07 May 2023 02:16:51 GMT

The horses were beautiful and magnificent. The crowds did not disappoint in dress or enthusiasm. Escorting the horses to the paddocks was great a great procession.

Mike Turrico (sp) and two former Jo keys had an informative discussion about the deaths of horse this, what Santa Anna did to stop horse deaths, and the measures being taken to rectify the situation.

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jackiejenny — Sun, 07 May 2023 02:32:07 GMT

Off topic a little, but Shawn just asked Gary if you have to know someone to go to the Kentucky Derby. Do you have to get invited? Huh?

Then she asked if he had ever been to the Derby and he said yes since he is from Louisville, Kentucky.

Shawn acted completely bowled over upon learning this information. Gary has mentioned this a gazillion times on air, so not sure if it was faked amazement or not.

SMH

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sunshine45 — Sun, 07 May 2023 02:48:31 GMT

yessssss.....bet on MAGE and TWO PHILS and won $400!

i am a happy camper.

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jackiejenny — Sun, 07 May 2023 02:56:08 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
yessssss.....bet on MAGE and TWO PHILS and won $400!
i am a happy camper.

Even though your horse beat mine to win, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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alliswell — Sun, 07 May 2023 03:07:33 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
yessssss.....bet on MAGE and TWO PHILS and won $400!
i am a happy camper.

@sunshine45 Congratulations! Wow!

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bells4me — Sun, 07 May 2023 17:15:09 GMT

Worse Derby ever. I watch every year, and own horses.

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jackiejenny — Sun, 07 May 2023 17:39:03 GMT

@bells4me wrote:
Worse Derby ever. I watch every year, and own horses.

Well, I agree that it wasn't exactly 1973 standards when the late, great Secretariat won the Derby, then went on to win the Triple Crown.

Big Red won the Belmont Stakes by a mind blowing 31 lengths.

I doubt we will see another "Clark Gable" (dubbed by Vogue) in our lifetime.

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elated — Sun, 07 May 2023 18:51:31 GMT

It was sad that 7 horses had to be put down before the race. Some were 2 and 3 year old colts. Joseph who is a trainer was suspended. Nothing exciting to see the death of innocent horses.

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chlema — Sun, 07 May 2023 20:47:47 GMT

@elated wrote:
It was sad that 7 horses had to be put down before the race. Some were 2 and 3 year old colts. Joseph who is a trainer was suspended. Nothing exciting to see the death of innocent horses.

Horse racing is not all about fame and glory. My DD has a friend who works at a race course as a walker and she said many a time a horse that did not win got beaten badly for its loss. There is a bad and cruel side of racing.