Very impressive showing by Chrome. Kentucky Derby, Preakness and now World Cup, he's certainly a hall of fame horse in my opinion.
And we are all so glad to see him back to his 2014 form too. Come to think of it .... I am rounding back into form after an inexcusably long absence.
Glad to be back, finally.
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Hey folks...It's the Oakster, the pride of Chicago! Glad to be back on TBR Fans!
CC looked great yesterday! Running 3-4 wide all the way around, plus a "slip-sliding'" saddle coming down the stretch. Made no difference - he was not going to be denied. Reminded me of Curlin and Well-Armed's dominant performances a few years back.
CC - come on home and let's see you this summer, and of course in the BCC this Fall!
Here's the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=R2ihAGhZ9K4
Enjoyed the track announcer as Chrome crossed the finish line:
"It's alchemy here in Dubai as Chrome turns to Gold!".
All-time North American money earner at over $12 million in earnings.
Sets stakes and track record on dirt of 2:01.83.
Chrome proves Art Sherman prescient in his pre-race comments that he is 5 lengths better this year. He lost by 2 3/4 lengths last year to Prince Bishop and won this year by 3 3/4 lengths.
Hoppertunity finishes ahead of the two three year old competitors that American Pharoah faced last year, Frosted and Keen Ice.
Mubtaahij redeems himself with a 2nd place finish.
Quote from: Man o Taz on March 28, 2016, 11:31:47 AM
All-time North American money earner at over $12 million in earnings.
Sets stakes and track record on dirt of 2:01.83.
Chrome proves Art Sherman prescient in his pre-race comments that he is 5 lengths better this year. He lost by 2 3/4 lengths last year to Prince Bishop and won this year by 3 3/4 lengths.
Hoppertunity finishes ahead of the two three year old competitors that American Pharoah faced last year, Frosted and Keen Ice.
Mubtaahij redeems himself with a 2nd place finish.
I knew Hoppertunity would do well. He always gets a piece of it, and is very underrated. He just doesn't have the sustained accelaration of a horse like CC.