Bang in Sunshine Millions

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Bang in Sunshine Millions

Postby Michael » Thu Jan 27, 2005 3:21 pm

We entered my little colt Bang in the Sunshine Million Sprint at Santa Anita this Saturday. This is quite a step up for him, but my partner and I feel he's earned his way into it. Last year he set a track record at Sunland Park for 6 1/2 furlongs in 1:14 1/5 (six furlongs in 1:08), and another track record for 1000 yards, so if he runs anywhere near those races, he might pick up a piece. The only other spots for him were a $40,000 stake at Turf Paradise and a $50,000 stake at Sunland, so the $300,000 for the Millions race looked very tempting in comparison.

We did get leading jockey Rene Douglas to ride, so that's a point in our favor. This is all probably only a pipe dream, but that's what racing is all about, anyway!

The Sunshine Million races will be carried live by NBC at 12:30 pm PST.

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Postby Sam » Thu Jan 27, 2005 3:28 pm

Tough spot ... Shake You Down is a real good horse when he's on his game. So is Revello.

Good luck.

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Postby Tairaterces » Thu Jan 27, 2005 3:30 pm

Good Luck to Bang . . . . . .
Michael . . . will be crossing all fingers and toes.

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Postby aurora » Thu Jan 27, 2005 3:38 pm

Best of luck to you and Bang!

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Postby Mahubah » Thu Jan 27, 2005 3:41 pm

Go Bang go!
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Postby Tom » Thu Jan 27, 2005 3:59 pm

Good Luck Michael....And a safe trip to Bang....

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Postby Sandi in Florida » Thu Jan 27, 2005 4:03 pm

Awesome news, Michael--I hope Bang does GREAT and wins BIG TIME!!! I'll certainly be cheering for him!

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Postby Michael » Thu Jan 27, 2005 4:15 pm

Thanks everyone, if miracles happen and we win I'll wave at the TV camera for you!

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Postby LSB » Thu Jan 27, 2005 4:30 pm

Best of luck! I hope he gets a safe and fast trip.

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Postby Rick » Thu Jan 27, 2005 5:22 pm

Best of Luck. I'll be watching.

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Postby Northlight » Thu Jan 27, 2005 5:27 pm

Have a BANG - up day! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you.

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Postby endspurt stables » Thu Jan 27, 2005 5:39 pm

Good luck!

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Postby Bill from WA » Thu Jan 27, 2005 5:50 pm

Good luck Michael. You're right this is what it's all about. He has talent, give him a shot.

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Postby onalimb » Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:04 pm

best luck
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Postby Flight » Thu Jan 27, 2005 7:49 pm

Good luck Michael.

Can someone please post the result as we don't get the US races beamed over here.

Cheers