Chrome!!

[nor'easter]

Chrome might not run for the Triple Crown if the stewards at Belmont don't let him wear a Breathe-Right strip.

http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/triplecrown2014/story/_/id/10949680/nasal-strip-threaten-california-chrome-triple-crown-bid

[Kelly Green]

Just Saw That

I was just watching an on-line video on the controversy, which seems to be much ado about nothing. They give the horse a shot of something -- no. They put a piece of tape on his nose? You're kidding, right?

Come on, New York -- (ready for this?) -- get off your high horse and wise up before you're publicly drawn and quartered by the people who have waited nearly four decades to see another Triple Crown winner!

[Irish George]

Great point and it's not a theory

which one of the pissy little jockeys will try to deny California Chrome a shot an immortality because he comes from the wrong side of the tracks, just as it happened to Smarty Jones in 04. Jerry Bailey on Eddington and Alex Solis riding Rock Hard Ten screwed Smarty on the backstretch and dashed any hopes of winning.

I hope this year's run at Belmont is honest. Let the best nag win regardless of heritage.

[IronEagle]

Chrome!!

Dome!!

[IronEagle]

I was just watching an on-line video on the controversy, which seems to be much ado about nothing. They give the horse a shot of something -- no. They put a piece of tape on his nose? You're kidding, right?

Come on, New York -- (ready for this?) -- get off your high horse and wise up before you're publicly drawn and quartered by the people who have waited nearly four decades to see another Triple Crown winner!

Where'd you hear that bull? They are going to let the horse wear the strip.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/horseracing/2014/05/19/california-chrome-nasal-strip-belmont-stakes-triple-crown/9273485/

[Kelly Green]

Well, Gee, Boss...

...considering you post a story that was on line about an hour AFTER I posted mine, I was obviously quoting a report that was up to the minute at that time.

But thanks for the update.

[nor'easter]

Wow, didn't see that coming so fast. Two years ago they told the trainer for I'll Have Another they couldn't run with the strip.

[IronEagle]

...considering you post a story that was on line about an hour AFTER I posted mine, I was obviously quoting a report that was up to the minute at that time.

But thanks for the update.

Your post is still bull none the less. El-Wrongo!

[Two Gap Penetrator]

Your name is now....

Reek.

[TRENT]

Chrome WILL RACE!

Reek.

Strip approved...

[Sect 236]

Reek.

WOOOO!!! Kelly "Dickless" Green!!!!

[Riccardo]

Mud

Your name is Mud
Not to be confused with Bill or Jack or Pete or Dennis
Your name is mud and it's always been
'Cause you're the most boring sons-a-bitch we've ever seen
You dress in green-yes kelly green
From head to toe you're rather drab except your bandito mask
You make 'em stink, well most would think
'Cept today your feet are troddin' on by this friend of mine
Six foort two and fat as hell
We got to get him in the ground because he starts to smell
Your name is Mud

[PackWest]

Pardon my ignorance

But do these west coast horses "fly home" in between the Triple Crown races or do they stay on the east coast the entire time ?

[J_Cuz31]

But do these west coast horses "fly home" in between the Triple Crown races or do they stay on the east coast the entire time ?

They stay put.

California Chrome remained in Kentucky for a week and then shipped to Pimlico. His connections will likely take the same approach with shipping to Belmont.

The biggest question regarding this horse was how he would ship from California to Kentucky. He answered that question with a Derby win.

After that it's the same trailer trips horses have been doing for over 100 years.

[Irish George]

I call bullshit!!!

...considering you post a story that was on line about an hour AFTER I posted mine, I was obviously quoting a report that was up to the minute at that time.

But thanks for the update.

I read the same in an AP report in today's PRINT EDITIONS about three hours before you regurgitated it and tried to pass it off as "up to the minute"...sheesh...this is why the call you "Scoop." Talk about a Franco.