I do not think I have seen a better CLOSING horse then MINE That bird

Dante · May 16, 2009

even though he got 2nd jesus christ can he close ..reminds me a little of captain Blodget from about 7 yrs ago

wilheim · May 16, 2009

Greatest closer ever -- John Henry.

Voted 7 Eclipse Awards
Voted Horse of the Year 1981 and 1984
Voted Eclipse Award for Outstanding Older Male Horse 1981
Oldest horse to win Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year - at age 9
Oldest horse to win a Grade 1 race - at age 9 (tied)
Voted Eclipse Award for Outstanding Male Turf Horse - 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984
Won 30 stakes races
Only horse to win the Arlington Million (G1) twice - 1981 & 1984
One of only three horses to win the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) twice - 1981 & 1982
Won more graded stakes than any other Thoroughbred - 25
Voted racehorse of the decade for the 1980s
Still the richest gelding of any breed in history
Retired as the world's richest thoroughbred - July 28, 1985
Inducted into National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1990
Ranked #23 in the Blood-Horse magazine List of the Top 100 Racehorses of the 20th Century.

wil.

durango444 · May 16, 2009

Dante said:
even though he got 2nd jesus christ can he close ..reminds me a little of captain Blodget from about 7 yrs ago

Birdstone I believe his daddy closed real nice in 2004 Belmont

WorldNumberOne · May 16, 2009

if they run him , he wins the belmont..

he would have won today if he didnt have to run around every other horse. they kept him off the rail

BAGIANT · May 16, 2009

Anybody doubt this horse will win the Belmont? Another 1/16 and he beats the filly.

G.MONEY · May 16, 2009

stuckinvegas said:
Anybody doubt this horse will win the Belmont? Another 1/16 and he beats the filly.

I would be suprised if he or Rachel Alex run in the Belmont..But I agree he will be a favorite or close to it if he runs

HAT · May 16, 2009

stuckinvegas said:
Anybody doubt this horse will win the Belmont? Another 1/16 and he beats the filly.

Today, yes. But don't forget that Calvin said she did not take to the surface and still won. Short prices for both on Belmont day if they both run.

WorldNumberOne · May 16, 2009

G. MONEY said:
I would be suprised if he or Rachel Alex run in the Belmont..But I agree he will be a favorite or close to it if he runs

really be something if neither runs and calvin borel rides another horse to victory ...

triple crown jockey on 3 different horses...

a record that could never be broken.

gynecologist · May 16, 2009

Borel will be back on Mine That Bird in all races that dont involve RA.

davidcng · May 16, 2009

why mike smith on Mine that Bird?, any other jockey can do it better

gynecologist · May 16, 2009

The rail was closed, he tried to move on the rail, but these guys were going to let that happen again..

Smith shouldn't be blamed.

gynecologist · May 16, 2009

If you watch the replay from the blimp angle, you will see that Smith actually gave a solid ride.

buddym · May 16, 2009

Smith gave him a great ride a great ride. Another 40 yards and he takes her. He changed leads when he pulled up at the 3/4 pole and had to go around. The filly may or may not have liked the surface only she knows that. The Bird has been running on that shity synthytic track at Ruidosa and i'm surprised he takes to the dirt.

Objection · May 16, 2009

How can anyone fault Smith's ride. You can't be serious. He ran into a super filly. It happens.

gynecologist · May 16, 2009

Mike Smith is a great rider, anyone saying otherwise just doesn't know.

Objection · May 16, 2009

gynecologist said:
Mike Smith is a great rider, anyone saying otherwise just doesn't know.

He manages to get Zenyatta to the winners circle. That guy sucks

hno:

GoSooners · May 16, 2009

Go ahead and take Mind That Bird if you think after that hard of a run like the last two races that he has another big race like that left in him. Also the biggest misconception in horse racing is thinking a fast closer has a better chance in a longer race. Very seldom does that ring true.

steaktartar · May 16, 2009

he is what he is .......a solid late runner.......he needs the race to fall his way.......if it does he is a gladiator.........if the race doesnt go his way he is a footnote.......but i do applaud his efforts in both races

paftraft · May 16, 2009

5 pound advantage for the filly plus the longer distance Bird had to travel cost the Derby champ. A great closer Bird is, a super filly Rachel is.
Other great closers in triple crown races were Amberoid & the Ribot colt who ran down Majestic Prince in the Belmont.

gynecologist · May 16, 2009

You know your stuff paft.

I do not think I have seen a better CLOSING horse then MINE That bird

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