Race for the Crown

[LaurieB]

I watched the first 2 episodes last night. I was surprised to see Michael Ivarone get so much screen time. He hasn’t been a factor in the racing world since the time of Big Brown (early 2000s). The horse he bought into, who was supposed to be his Derby horse, has only run twice to date (a year later) and is not yet a winner. But Ivarone certainly is flashy, which I guess is what the producers wanted.

I thought it was funny that Repole thinks he revolutionized racing by cheering loudly for his horses (as opposed to “the bluebloods’ golf-clap”) He should go back and watch a video of “blueblood” Penny (Tweedy) Chenery watching Secretariat win races.

I loved seeing the jockeys in the jocks’ room, and I can’t wait to get to the episode with Katie Davis. She is one of my favorite racing people.

[snaffle1987]

Fierceness is also entered to run on Friday in the Alysheba

[skydy]

The Katie Davis episode was good. I think you’ll enjoy it

[mht]

@LaurieB. Apparently Repole has never been to Woodbine when I and my other owner are standing at the rail.
When I am unable to go to watch, we always laugh about how I can hear her yelling being picked up by the track side mics. And I know it is her because she’s using the barn name. lol.

[sami-joe]

@Ponyplusaninch

And as an aside, I never get tired of watch Thorpedo Anna run. My god she’s magnificent.

Same.

[SashaBast]

“Seeing honest, everyday people and the passion they have for horses and the sport or racing would do the industry a world of good and be a much better look overall.”

This. The backside needs attention too! All the farm workers, the support team, farrier, vets, body workers…all the hard working people who are part of the team.

How regular everyday people can own race horses via syndicates. Imo…that is how the sport stays and thrives.