The Green Monkey will race again!
As alerted by Equibase.com
The Green Monkey is entered to run on October 13, 2007 at BELMONT PARK
Race: 3 Distance: Seven Furlongs Surface: Dirt Age: 3 Sex: Colt
Race Type: Maiden Special Weight Purse: $52000
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Race conditions: (UP TO $9,880 NYSBFOA) FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Three Year Olds, 120 lbs.; Older, 122 lbs
…and going off as the ML favorite, no less, in a field of 10.
I’d be kinda impressed if he pulled off a win.
Some odd comments - Turftrax (UK) Oct 12, 2007 “The Green Monkey back at Belmont”
Pletcher said: “He’s been entered in a maiden at Belmont on Saturday, although I’m not yet sure what he’ll be up against as I haven’t seen the other entries.”
He added: "I’m pleased with him. He’s been galloping pretty well. It goes without saying that he’s going to get a lot of attention and be followed pretty closely.
“He should improve and the added distance will help. We’re going over seven furlongs and since he is out of an Unbridled mare, you’ve got to think that he’ll be better over further.”
Per the Daily Racing Form: “Feastorfamine, Giant Deputy, and Joppa Flat’s look to be the main competition for The Green Monkey.”
Nowhere to be found at the finish … sputtering far back in 4th place after being outclassed by a nice 30-1 shot horses. I’m amazed how dumb the punters are sending TGM off at even money! Almost as dumb as paying $16M for any horse …
The horse that won was quite legit but because The Green Money burned not only Mssrs. Tabor and Magnier but also the betting public, he was a generous 12-1. The winner is a son of Giant’s Causeway and won handily, going away. Even while running last up the backstretch Giant Deputy looked like he’d win for fun.
Note also that Giant Deputy was ridden by Jermaine Bridgmohan, brother of Shaun. Jermaine was having a HUGE meet at Calder last fall and looked to be on his way to breaking into the big time at Gulfstream but he had a nasty spill. He returned in the spring and had another. Now he’s back and based in New Jersey and doing very well. It was obviously worth his time to “ship in” for the day.
Well, he finished fourth and so got a piece of the purse. So he is cutting into his cost, although perhaps not at the rate his owners would wish. :winkgrin:
[QUOTE=Linny;2738096]
The horse that won was quite legit but because The Green Money burned not only Mssrs. Tabor and Magnier but also the betting public, he was a generous 12-1[/QUOTE]
Thanks Linny for the correct odds - when I stated 30-1 that was for Putnam County who was holding his own up for what looked to be a show piece but actually was nipped by TGM and Feastorfamine 
Giant Deputy was cited by the DRF in advance of the race to be a key contender as was Joppa Flat’s, who took 2nd. Again no idea why the betting public is so smitten with TGM in thinking he’ll be suddenly the next Seattle Slew and make him even money. The exacta - which smart money would’ve seen as a credible two some - paid a handsome $71.50
The place horse, Joppa Flat’s has now run 2nd SIX times without winning. At least he’s consistent. I just call him “Ol’ Backwheel.” I was at an OTB branch on Sat and saw several ladies bet on The Green Money because of his name. They had no idea that he was famous or expensive or newsworthy in any way.
For those who didn’t see the second start, behold the benefits of youtube.com
Belmont Park Race 3, Oct 13, 2007 (video length 3 min 41 sec)
From the land of “I paid how much for that?” …
BloodHorse 10-30-07 “Mr. Sekiguchi, Worth $8M as a Yearling, Retires to Hill ‘n’ Dale”
Lifetime record: 4 starts 2-2-0
Quote from Hill ‘n’ Dale: “He is a really fast son of Storm Cat and was an $8 million yearling from the immediate family of A.P. Indy. It doesn’t get any better than that.”
I love that PR spin on things 
[QUOTE=Glimmerglass;2772228]
Lifetime record: 2 starts 0-2-0[/QUOTE]
Hey Glimmerglass – the article says he won twice and was second twice in four starts. If that is correct, he’s way ahead of The Green Monkey.
[QUOTE=ravenclaw;2772250]
Hey Glimmerglass – the article says he won twice and was second twice in four starts. If that is correct, he’s way ahead of The Green Monkey. ;)[/QUOTE]
You are correct - and I corrected my error
Video: Santa Anita Park on April 8, 2006 (paddock) broke his maiden
TGM will go to Hollywood - but not as a union breaking writter
Per The Daily Racing Form for Nov 7 - Todd Pletcher’s winter crew shipping to Cali will include TGM: “The Green Monkey finished third and fourth in two starts at Belmont Park this fall, and will start at Hollywood Park later this month.”
He’ll be joined - however not expected to start at Hollywood Park - as part of the stable with Rags to Riches.
Maybe cushion track will suit The Green Monkey’s less then swift style?
Let’s see how TGM does on [scratch that] … TURF!!
“Shut up, I’m rich! I’m richer than all this new Hollywood trash! I’ve got a million dollars.”
The Green Monkey is entered to run on November 21, 2007 at HOLLYWOOD PARK
Race: 4 Distance: One And One Sixteenth Miles Surface: Turf Age: 3 Sex: Colt
Race Type: Maiden Special Weight Purse: $44000
Jockey: Garrett K. Gomez
Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Race conditions: FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Three Year Olds, 121 lbs.; Older, 124 lbs. (Horses Which Have Started For $40,000 Or Less In Their Last 3 Starts Least Preferred). (Rail at 15 feet).
Glimmer, he’s running of Grass!
Besides you can’t run on Poly in LA, both main tracks out their are Cushion.
[QUOTE=Drvmb1ggl3;2816524]
Glimmer, he’s running of Grass! [/QUOTE]
Holly schmolies - I didn’t even see the surface. Well since he was named for a turf course of sorts he should be right at home
His recent official workouts:
11/15/2007-HOLLYWOOD PARK-Five Furlongs-All Weather Track Fast-1.00:00 Handily
11/08/2007-HOLLYWOOD PARK-Four Furlongs-All Weather Track Fast-48:00 Handily
10/21/2007-BELMONT PARK-Four Furlongs-Inner turf Soft-50:88 Breezing
Sigh… I’m still thinking he’d make a really fancy gelding… finished 4th (no race commentary up yet…).
Chart says he had a short lead in the second turn before weakening in the stretch – that isn’t so terrible really considering it was over a mile & 16th his first time on turf.
He managed to pick up $2640 for the effort…so that brings him to, what - $10,440 total earnings now? If you can look past his ridiculous sale price that’s not bad for 3 starts.
He went off as the favorite (again!). I don’t understand why so many people bet on him. Are losing tickets for The Green Monkey worth something on eBay? 
[QUOTE=Barnfairy;2818898]
He managed to pick up $2640 for the effort…so that brings him to, what - $10,440 total earnings now? If you can look past his ridiculous sale price that’s not bad for 3 starts.[/QUOTE]
It’s not really good, either. :lol:
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