Notes On A Scorecard

[BaroqueAgain1]

  Private Zone has had arthroscopic surgery to 'clean up' his knees, and will be out for the rest of the year.
    http://www.paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/knee-issues-sideline-grade-1-winner-private-zone/
 
  Maybe it's time to retire this hard-trying gelding? 

[Senator L]

He couldn't have better connections  :chickendance:
I'm sure they'll keep Private Zones best interest
at heart

[curtis]

He couldn't have better connections  :chickendance:
I'm sure they'll keep Private Zones best interest
at heart

Private Zone is probably yearning for his days in Doug O'Neil's barn.  The connections are making him look like the Patron Saint of animal care. 

[stark]

Mike Welsch ‏@DRFWelsch  2h2 hours ago
Jess's Dream not the same horse now who electrified crowd winning debut here last year struggling to keep up with mate going 4F in 48.57

[stark]

Another setback for Firing Line. Simon Callaghan said he'll scratch from the Brubaker Stakes on Wednesday. Having muscle tightness behind.

[stark]

Jockey Victor Espinoza will not ride here next week. He's off to Japan to participate in the World All Star Jockey competition next weekend at Sapporo Race Course.

Produced by the Japan Racing Association – the group that presented Saturday's Del Mar Handicap – the competition features jockeys from around the globe over a two-day period.

"He finished second in it in 2001," said Espinoza's agent, Brian Beach. "He's been offered the opportunity again the last couple years but this year the timing is better, coming after the Pacific Classic."

[stark]

Does Rudy really ride his own horses?

Mike Welsch ‏@DRFWelsch  5h5 hours ago
Looked like Summer Revolution blowing out very easy 1/2 with trainer Rudy Rodriguez up in 48.55 for Saturday's Kings Bishop

[stark]

Bob Baffert's last win at Saratoga came 4 years ago today when Contested won the G1 Test Stakes.

He's lost his last 11 races there since.

[Dusty]

Jockey Victor Espinoza will not ride here next week. He's off to Japan to participate in the World All Star Jockey competition next weekend at Sapporo Race Course.

Produced by the Japan Racing Association – the group that presented Saturday's Del Mar Handicap – the competition features jockeys from around the globe over a two-day period.

"He finished second in it in 2001," said Espinoza's agent, Brian Beach. "He's been offered the opportunity again the last couple years but this year the timing is better, coming after the Pacific Classic."

Cannot find his passport = so -not going to Japan

[Dusty]

Bob Baffert's last win at Saratoga came 4 years ago today when Contested won the G1 Test Stakes.

He's lost his last 11 races there since.

That IS interesting = thanks

[stark]

Jocke Edwin Maldonado heading home from ten day stay in the hospital after dueling with the inner rail at Del Mar

[curtis]

Jocke Edwin Maldonado heading home from ten day stay in the hospital after dueling with the inner rail at Del Mar

Looks like it may be awhile before The Candy Man, can.  Get well soon!

[stark]

Fun from the vault....

That's Wesley Ward in the irons, Tom Albertrani and Jeannine Edwards looking on for the Mark Casse trainee!

[stark]

http://bit.ly/2cCG8lQ

Veteran race caller, Frank Mirahmadi, will be the full-time track announcer at Golden Gate Fields when fall racing begins on October 20. The affable announcer, known for his superb race calling and witty impersonations, brings over 20 years of professional experience to the bayside oval.

The 48-year-old Los Angeles native will purchase his one-way ticket to Golden Gate Fields after completing the current season at Monmouth Park in New Jersey. Mirahmadi's first day at Golden Gate Fields will be on his 49th birthday.

Mirahmadi will be replacing Angela Hermann at Golden Gate Fields, who recently accepted her dream job as a paddock analyst at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Hermann will make her debut in Southern California on September 30, when The Great Race Place opens for its annual autumn meet.

[curtis]

http://bit.ly/2cCG8lQ

Veteran race caller, Frank Mirahmadi, will be the full-time track announcer at Golden Gate Fields when fall racing begins on October 20. The affable announcer, known for his superb race calling and witty impersonations, brings over 20 years of professional experience to the bayside oval.

The 48-year-old Los Angeles native will purchase his one-way ticket to Golden Gate Fields after completing the current season at Monmouth Park in New Jersey. Mirahmadi's first day at Golden Gate Fields will be on his 49th birthday.

Mirahmadi will be replacing Angela Hermann at Golden Gate Fields, who recently accepted her dream job as a paddock analyst at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Hermann will make her debut in Southern California on September 30, when The Great Race Place opens for its annual autumn meet.

Good move all around.  Mirahmadi didn't get his dream job but there are worse things than living in the Bay Area.  I'm glad they found a soft landing spot for Angela Hermann.  In my opinion she was out of her element as a race caller.