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Dustin's Domain: August 2009

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Hats off to Bernardini. It's tough to feel bad for a horse that earned more than $3,000,000 in his career, won some of the most elite races in the country, and comes from a family of some of the most elite thoroughbreds that the world has ever seen. Yet a lof of the time, I do find myself feeling bad for Bernardini. Who knows. I definitely think that he had all the potential in the world and for whatever reason just didn't show it that day. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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Dustin's Domain: July 2009

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Saturday, July 25, 2009. My Plea to Pittsburghers. Mine That Bird is his name, and he's obviously not a human being, but an animal. A thoroughbred racehorse, to be exact. But before you click away from this page, just hear me out for a few moments. If what I'm asking doesn't sound like your cup of tea, what exactly have you lost by reading? Well, you've got parking. That's free. And admission. Also free. Concessions must be through the roof, right? V=Hv8x9x5A49s, but don't blink or you'll miss him! My Pl...

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Dustin's Domain: The Postman Let Me Down...Again

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Monday, December 21, 2009. The Postman Let Me Down.Again. Where all of the missing mail goes. Topeka, Kansas. I hope somebody there fills it out for me. Oh well, maybe next year. Below are my selections for the 2009 Thoroughbred Eclipse Awards. These and $1.19 will get you a small coffee from McDonald's. But can a cup of coffee bring you such logical insight? Of course not. Then again, can this column keep you awake like a shot of caffeine can? Pick - Christian Santiago Reyes. Will be the premier breeder...

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Dustin's Domain: Breeders' Cup Saturday

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Friday, November 6, 2009. What a great idea it was to add this race! I knew I was a big fan after California Flag and Mr. Nightlinger went :20 3/5 and :41 4/5, 1:05 1/5 last year. Will they go as quick in 2009? It's hard to imagine, but. 2 Strike the Deal. Definitely lines up to be an exciting contest boasting some of the quickest horses in the world. Zensational (7/5) and Fatal Bullet (9/2) each have sub-:22 gate speed, and something tells me that talent will be on display in earnest on Saturday. I hate...

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Dustin's Domain: Bobby Frankel

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Monday, November 16, 2009. Bobby Frankel died today. Something about it just seems surreal. One of the greatest trainers the world has ever known is gone. And even though he was blessed to live for 68 years, it still seems as if he's gone way too soon. I guess every death, in it's own way, feels like that, though. I remember when the Eclipse Awards ballot came out last year. 'Champion Trainer' finalists were Steve Asmussen. How's he a finalist? So I ran to the statistics. Asmussen. Not Mott, not Zito.

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Dustin's Domain: Give Us One More Taste

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Friday, January 8, 2010. Give Us One More Taste. As you've undoubtedly seen, because I highly doubt you live in a cave and don't either read online thoroughbred news outlets, peruse thoroughbred forums, or indulge in a little HRTV/TVG, Zenyatta continues to work out in her "retirement" at Hollywood Park, most recently going an easy 4f in :48 on January 6. The Daily Racing Form's Steve Anderson wrote an intriguing piece yesterday titled ' Works Fuel Speculation on Zenyatta. 1 She's Still Sound. I feel lik...

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Dustin's Domain: March 2009

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Friday, March 6, 2009. 1 Matto Mondo (Chi) (Mandella/Bejarano) - 6/1. 2 Cowboy Cal (Pletcher/Velazquez) - 5/1. 3 Heroi Do Bafra (Brz) (Miller/M. Baze) - 30/1. 4 Monba (Pletcher/Prado) - 15/1. 5 Colonel John (Harty/Gomez) - 9/2. 6 Magnum (Arg) (Vienna/Rosario) - 12/1. 7 Blue Exit (Hollendorfer/Albarado) - 12/1. 8 Einstein (Brz) (Pitts/Leparoux) - 6/1. 9 Dansant (GB) (Butler/T. Baze) - 20/1. 10 Cause (Cho/Court) - 30/1. 11 Court Vision (Mott/Dominguez) - 6/1. 12 Zambezi Sun (GB) (Frankel/Espinoza) - 12/1.

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Dustin's Domain: December 2008

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008. Hats off to.Caiman! I'd like to dedicate this inaugural blog to one of my favorite horses, if not my favorite horse, Caiman. 2004 was no different than any of these other fields. In and amongst the proven Grade 1 winners in the field was a little known colt named Caiman, who shipped in from trainer Angel Medina's Hawthorne base for the 136th rendition of the Belmont Stakes. If anyone knows Allread or McBride, can they do me a favor and pass along a message? G Sherlock), who ve...

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Dustin's Domain: January 2009

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Friday, January 30, 2009. Gulfstream Park 1.31.09. 7 Take the Points. 7 Bang Bang Bang. 4 Just a Coincidence. No real feelings on this race, but will go with #8 Yippety Yip (5/1) who's dropping in class. 2 Danger to Society. 10 West Side Bernie. If you're not out of money yet, look to #6 Whitty Woman to salvage your day! Tuesday, January 13, 2009. Alright, so lets get all of the "handi-crap" jokes out of our system now. It can't really be that bad, can it? The Stretch out Milers. You and I Forever. Those...