Hog's Hollow is in the San Luis Rey Stakes at SA this Sunday

Worksoplad

Here's hoping Hog's Hollow is my first ever Stakes winner in 20 years of owning and 10 years of breeding TBs!!!!

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...n-san-luis-rey
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Bast · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:00 pm Post subject:

Good luck! Cool

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Worksoplad · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:03 pm Post subject:

Thanks.
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docjocoy · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:28 pm Post subject:

That is so cool! Safe trip!

wilf · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:46 pm Post subject:

Absolutely marvellous Derrick, this horse is coming around at the right time for the long turf series that SA has in the spring. To breed,raise and race a horse like this is no small accomplishment and I love the dam's side of the pedigree with Kenmare, Luthier and the stamina laden Busted'. I also love the way he can control his own destiny in front. It's a must-watch for me and I rarely get enthused these days to watch much at all. I used to hang out with Gallagher in his days with John Sullivan so I will be rooting for both of you. Even if luck avoids you then I really feel that it will only be a matter of time. All the very best.

Worksoplad · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:38 pm Post subject:

Patuxet · Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:18 pm Post subject:

When I lived and worked in LA Santa Anita's trio of turf "Sans" were among my favorite races. Best of luck in this one on Sunday and presumably in the subsequent San Juan Capistrano for which Hog's Hollow would also seem to be suitably bred.
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Worksoplad · Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:33 pm Post subject:

Patuxet · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 6:52 am Post subject:

Actually, Derrick, I was thinking of the 12-furlong Gr. II San Luis Obispo which SA annually carded in mid-February. Apparently for whatever reason it wasn't run this year.
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Georgerz · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:41 pm Post subject:

Well, now you have a Graded Stakes placed horse. Congratulations on the 3rd today.

wilf · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 9:52 pm Post subject:

Very good try indeed,well done to all concerned!

Patuxet · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:43 am Post subject:

Congratulations! Hog's Hollow ran a good race. I hope he came out of it in good condition and takes on Bourbon Bay again in the San Juan Capistrano.
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Worksoplad · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks all. I was away for a few days. Yes, I was very pleased by the fact that Hog's Hollow didn't give in easily after making the running and being passed coming into the straight. He held on for 3rd and only got beat a couple of lengths.

We are definitely going to enter for the San Juan Capistrao. Gomez said the horse would "run all day" whatever that means. Bourbon Bay will be a hot favorite though.

Hopefully, there will be someone other than us that wants the lead, because I think HH is better being saved for one late run.
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zinn21 · 3rd Year Sire Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Posts: 3306

With that race under his belt he may not be caught if he inherits the lead next time. Best of luck and great accomplishment to this point..

wilf · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:26 pm Post subject:

Derrick ,tell the rider to kick for home at the 5/8ths pole and run the legs off the others. I don't care how well they stay , he can run all day so take them out earlier and run the sprint right out of them.