![For Ruffian :forruffian:](https://thoroughbredracingfans.com/Smileys/default/purrrr.gif)
RUFFZILLA ROARING IN FOR THUNDER CAT WHO IS CONFINED
TO THE CAT HOUSE TEMPORARILY ~ UNABLE TO CALCULATE!
![Cry :'(](https://thoroughbredracingfans.com/Smileys/default/cry.gif)
DUE TO A LAST MINUTE CHANGE OF EVENTS AT THE BARN
I WILL BE UNABLE TO OFFER MY USUAL PURRR-FOUND RACE CALL
![Flaming :flaming:](https://thoroughbredracingfans.com/Smileys/default/flaming.gif)
SO SORRY TO DENY YOU ALL THE USUAL AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT
BUT SOMETIMES LIFE HAS US DO WHAT WE NEED TO DO
INSTEAD OF DOING WHAT WE WANT TO DO
(*WHOLE BUNCH OF DO-DO FOR SURE!)
SO HERE IS THE SHORT VERSION OF MIDWEEK MAYHEM
AUGUST 1st IS COLORADO DAY ~
CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAY OUR FEATURE EVENT IS
![lightbulb :lightbulb:](https://thoroughbredracingfans.com/Smileys/default/4funnies_com_animated_emoticons_3d_45.gif)
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH STAKES
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THE CONTEST WAS NO CONTEST AT ALL FROM THE MOMENT
THE GATES OPENED AS EL PRADO WAS ONE HOT-TO-TROT FILLY
TAKING OFF AT BREAKNECK SPEED AND SEPARATING HERSELF
FROM THE FIELD BY 'SECRETARIAT' STYLE DISTANCE!
![Race Horse :rhrse:](https://thoroughbredracingfans.com/Smileys/default/ani-racehorse.gif)
THE REST OF THE FIELD WERE LEFT JUST TWISTING IN THE WIND!
APPARENTLY THE VERY LONG LAY OFF HAS DONE WONDERS
FOR THIS FILLY AS NOW SHE HAS WON MM & SS IN 1 WEEK!
![Celebrate :celebrate:](https://thoroughbredracingfans.com/Smileys/default/smiley_confetti.gif)
SO WHILE EL PRADO WAS RIDING A (*Legal
![Wink ;)](https://thoroughbredracingfans.com/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
) ''ROCKY MT HIGH''
THE REST OF THE FIELD WERE JUST ''FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES''
![raspberry :raspberry:](https://thoroughbredracingfans.com/Smileys/default/4funnies_com_animated_emoticons_3d_106.gif)
OFFICIAL RESULTS
EL PRADO = $84.40
(DC) CATALINA = $31.40
RUFFIAN = $29.40
TIGER DANCER = $27.60
Steals The Precious
![Evil :evil:](https://thoroughbredracingfans.com/Smileys/default/evil.gif)
DUSTY = $3.20 (Normally Enuff For A Visit To The Cat House)
![Head Bang :banghead:](https://thoroughbredracingfans.com/Smileys/default/banghead.gif)
CRUZAN = $0
A Dog House Key
And A Cozy Golden Goose Egg Nest To Munch Milk-Bone Biscuits
*** CRUZAN, BEING THE ONLY COLT IN THE GATE TODAY ***
DUE TO THE SCRATCHES OF
REAL QUIET, BLUNNY, CIGARSHOP
![Kiss Kiss :girlkiss:](https://thoroughbredracingfans.com/Smileys/default/GIRL000000.gif)
IN CONSIDERATION & FAIRNESS TO THE COLT CREW
![Kiss Kiss :girlkiss:](https://thoroughbredracingfans.com/Smileys/default/GIRL000000.gif)
THE BOTS DAY WAS CANCELLED BUT WILL BE MADE UP ON 8/29
:chickendance:
WE NOW BID YOU A FOND FAREWELL
FROM THE COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH
WISHING THAT ALL YOUR DAYS BE HIGH & HAPPY