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!".

The race may not yet exist, but at least its got a name.  Per bloodhorse.com, it's to be called Pegasus World Championship!   

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/98620/california-chrome-brilliant-in-world-cup-win?&utm_source=RacingRecapNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160328

After Chrome's dominant performance at Dubai, one of his owner's alluded to a possible $6M race Frank Stronach is trying to put together in January at Gulfstream.  (They might point CC in that direction after the BCC!)

Anybody know anything about this?

(Sure wish he'd buy Arlington away from CDI and do stuff like that here in Chicago!  For $6M. I'd even consider coming out of retirement!!)   

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! 

The true moment of the year for 2013 happened on January 8th!! 

http://www.paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/grade-1-winner-giant-oak-sires-first-foal/

:chickendance:

Your Friend,

Giant Oak
Multiple G1 Winner And Proud Papa!

Quote from: Dave in TJ Mex on November 30, 2013, 09:03:53 AM
Oddly slow Clark Handicap for no apparent reason, with WTC earning only a Beyer number of 101.

Dave...

Without a speedball like me in there pushing the pace, what do you expect?   

Your friend,

Giant Oak
Disputed winner of the Clark, but still the winner!

Hi Everybody...it's the old Oakster here!

As we look forward to Friday's renewal of the Clark Handicap, it might be fun to look back on the famous 2010 Clark, which virtually every knowledgeable racing fan agrees is the most exciting and significant Clark of all time.   Yes, on that fateful and historic day, 11 world-class thoroughbreds, winners of 63 races between them, crowded into the Churchill Downs gate.  And when they crossed under the wire, as always, only one horse could win.  And that horse was - drum roll please - ME!!   :chickendance:      

Legal disclaimer:  I didn't actually get to the finish line first.  The ironically-named Successful Dan played "bumper cars" down the stretch and was taken down.  But - hey - a win by DQ is still a win, right?  And the 2010 Clark holds a special place in my heart because it was the first of many (actually...2) Grade I wins in my long and illustrious career.  (But in the other one I really did get to the finish line first!)

For those of you who wish to relive the excitement of that day, catch the replay:

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/CD/2010/11/26/11/clark-h-gr-i

Also, for further,evidence of that glorious day, below is a good picture of me (on the left) and Dan battling down to the wire!

Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy Friday's race!

Your Friend,

Giant Oak
Former Clark Winner and now Proud Daddy!

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Quote from: Zenyatta on November 20, 2013, 06:12:04 PM
Men. They are SO fickle!

WHAT!  You told me you weren't interested, Zenyatta.

Women.  Who can figure them out?   

Quote from: Islandgirl45 on November 20, 2013, 11:22:43 AM
Whoa, now that's a put-down!

But hey, Giant Oak, there are other fillies in the barn, you know, and maybe two deeeeep closers isn't the best idea anyway.

I'm thinking you'd be a good match for someone with a little more speed up front. Maybe keep an eye out for Groupie Doll in spring 2014. She's a pretty chestnut like you!

Groupie Doll.  Hmmm...   

Quote from: Islandgirl45 on November 20, 2013, 09:49:55 AM

Breeding plans for Royal Delta were not yet finalized as of Wednesday morning.

Please let her know that I have a few appointment times available in early 2014!   :chickendance:

Quote from: Islandgirl45 on November 14, 2013, 02:05:40 PM
Speaking of Giant Oak, I miss hearing from the guy. Hope he eventually finds his way back to TBC, or perhaps a new home here on TRF.

Hi Friends...

Well, as they say - "Back By Popular Demand"!  Thanks to my old pal - Islandgirl45 - for thinking of me.  I'm currently enjoying the good life - in more ways than one - here in Bluegrass Country (near Lexington Ky.).  But I'll be happy to share my insights and knowledge from my years on the track, and maybe I'll even enlighten you a bit on what it's like in the breeding shed.   

And I think I'll move my online base of operations over to TRF.  Seems like a good group of nice folks over here, and maybe I can avoid all the "snail" jokes I had to put up with on that other board.  But I'm definitely bringing along my avatar...the beautiful portrait of me from my friend Gravano!

So here I am - back and better than ever - looking forward to hearing from you! 

(By the way, does anyone have Zenyatta's email address?  I'd like to discuss with her an item of...shall we say...mutual interest!)

Cheers!

Your friend,

Giant Oak
Multiple G1 winner, and now proud Daddy!