Tevez meets Red Eagle , what are the odds?
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Tevez meets Red Eagle , what are the odds?
My gelding Tevez won a cheap turf race last week at Fort Erie and his adventures have been well documented on this forum for a few years. Red Eagle has been making a very good living for his owners at Woodbine and has also been the subject of many a comment here. Amazingly they both meet on the turf at Woodbine on friday going 6 furlongs in what is a bottom claiming level event for that track. I am happy to have got into the race and am surprised that only 8 horses complete the field as anywhere else the race would have been oversubscribed. My reasoning for Tevez' entry is that there are no more opportunities for him here at the Fort to run on the turf and I just cannot be bothered searching for chances to run over the border in a more realistic spot as the expense of such a foray and the stress on the horse are enough of a deterrent. I am under no illusion that Tevez will be competitive but it should be fun as the weather forecast looks good. I look forward to seeing the Eagle in the flesh.
Last edited by wilf on Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:19 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I talked to his trainer last week and he was looking for a turf race for Red Eagle. Looking at the condition book it looks like the only short grass race in his conditions. Funny thing is that one of the MTO entries - Consolidator Joe is a brotherto one of my mares. So it really is a small world!
Red Eagle met Mood Swings' Quick Code in his last race as well.
Best of luck to both boys, and I really hope that no one claims him!
Red Eagle met Mood Swings' Quick Code in his last race as well.
Best of luck to both boys, and I really hope that no one claims him!
Legal Jousting (Indian Ridge X In Anticipation - Sadler's Wells) standing at Kingsgate Stud
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Well now the forecast is not good and the showers are coming earlier than expected. Anyway we will run and see if he takes to the Polytrack here should it come off the turf.It has been tinkered with over the past few years and seems deeper than the Presque Isle Tapeta that Tevvy likes; There are also 3 main track only entrants which make it even saltier...........too bad!
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Hey thanks Zinn it was a wet affair and Red Eagle dominated like the good horse he is in 1.09 and change for 6 furlongs . Tevvy of course was the 80/1 or so long shot but strangely enough I was delighted with his effort as the jock moved too soon to take advantage of the open rail and he moved right up into the fray looking like he might take 3rd at long odds but his effort caught up with him and he flattened late. I honestly feel that if I can find a cheaper 5 furlong affair he may make a good showing which would be a real bonus as Woodbine purses are ridiculous.
Well I am certainly happy with the result
I'm also glad that you are happy with Tevez.
This horse has been awfully good to me.
I'm also glad that you are happy with Tevez.
This horse has been awfully good to me.
Legal Jousting (Indian Ridge X In Anticipation - Sadler's Wells) standing at Kingsgate Stud
Congrats on Tev's win!
I got to see this one live, and what a treat! Congrats to you, Wilf, and give Tev an extra carrot from me! Well done!
Our gals today
Red Peak and Pebble to a Pearl ran 1st and 3rd today at Parx, A other than on good turf.