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음악양식으로서의 소나타

서양음악의 작곡기법과 형식은 매우 다양하지만 그 중에서 가장 대표적인 하나를 꼽는다면 그것은 '소나타(Sonata)'가 될 것이다. 이는 성악곡에 반대되는 기악곡을 통칭하는 말로 우리가 접하는 고전음악의 적어도 절반 이상이 독주악기나 관현악이나, 실내악을 위한 기악곡들이며, 이것들은 모두 큰 의미의 '소나타'다. 이것이 피아노와 같은 독주악기를 위한 경우에 우리는 그대로 '소나타'라고 부르지만 그외의 경우에 '교향곡'이라고도 부르며 '현악 사중주'라고도 하며 '협주곡'이라고 부르기도 한다. 요컨데 '소나타'라는 것은 빠르고 느린 몇 개의 악장으로 이루어지는 하나의 작품을 일컫는 것이다. 작품으로서의 소나타 이외에 악장의 작곡양식으로서의 '소나타'가 있다. 어떤 음악에 대해 설명할 때 '1악장, Allegro, 소나타형식'과 같은 말을 자주 하게 되는데 소나타들의 첫 악장은 거의 예외없이 소나타형식을 취하고 있다.

피아노와 같은 독주악기를 위한 소나타는 3악장의 구성이 흔하지만, 실내악이나 관현악을 위한 소나타 (현악사중주곡, 교향곡)는 4악장의 구조가 많은데 이 경우 세 번째 악장은 짧은 무곡이 삽입된다. 위에서도 언급됐듯이 소나타의 첫 악장은 소나타형식으로 만들어진다. 그렇다면 소나타형식이란 어떤 것인가.

소나타 형식은 비교적 빠른 템포를 취하여 크게 제시부, 전개부, 재현부(혹은 도입부, 발전부, 재현부)의 세 부분으로 나뉘어진다. 제시부에서는 제 1주제가 으뜸조로 나타나며 이 주제의 조성을 곡의 조성으로 본다. 제 1주제는 조성에 관계없이 활기차고 생기있는 느낌을 가지는 경우가 많다. 주제가 제시되면 그 선율과 화성을 소재로 하여 약간의 변화를 주는 경과구가 나타나게 되고 이어서 2주제가 시작된다. 2주제의 조성은 1주제에 의해 결정되는 경우가 많다. 보통은 1주제의 으뜸조에 대한 딸림조나 관계장조(1주제가 a단조였다면 2주제는 C장조가 된다는 식으로)로 나타나게된다. 또 하나의 특징은 활기있는 제1주제에 비해 2주제는 서정적이고 '한 숨 돌리는 듯 한' 느낌을 주는 경우가 많다는 것이다. 고전파시대의 소나타들을 가만히 들어보면 이러한 특징들을 쉽게 발견할 수 있다. 전개부는 제시부에 포함된 소재들을 음악적으로 발전시켜나가는 부분이다. 1주제의 화성, 2주제의 화성, 경과부의 선율들이 복잡하게 얽히고, 다양한 조성이 등장한다. 대위법적인 기술이 등장하는 경우도 적지 않다. 재현부는 제시부가 다시 등장하는 부분이다. 하지만 이번에는 제 2주제의 조성이 제 1주제와 동일하다. 음악의 오묘함이 바로 여기에 있다. 서로 대조적인 분위기와 상이한 - 실제로는 종속적인 - 조성을 가지는 두 가지의 주제가 발전부에서의 복잡한 전조를 거듭하여 그 음악적인 갈등이 절정에 달하는 순간에 동일한 조성을 가지는 두 가지의 주제로서 나타나게 되는 것이다. 이 때에는 분위기마저 흡사하다. 대립하는 두 가지 사상이 갈등을 겪은 후에 융화된 하나가 된다는 것은 우주에서 가장 자연스럽고 바람직한 섭리가 아닐까? 음악이라는 것이 본질적으로 깊이있고 도덕적이며 건전한 것이라는 것을 여러 작곡양식을 통해 증명할 수 있지만 소나타형식은 가장 쉽고도 대표적인 예가 될 수 있을 것이다.

두 번째 악장은 통상적으로 서정적인 분위기를 가지는 느린 악장이다. 조성은 소나타형식의 1,2주제의 관계와 마찬가지로 1악장의 딸림조 혹은 관계장조이며, A-B-A의 세 도막형식이 가장 빈번하게 사용된다. A부분은 아름다운 선율이 가요풍으로 노래되고, B부분은 딸림조로 전조되어 다소 폴리포닉 (몇 개의 선율선이 겹쳐져서 진행되는 양식)하게 진행된다. 되돌아오는 A부분은 첫 머리보다 화성적인 구조가 약간 복잡하다. 소나타형식의 2주제와 마찬가지로 '한 박자 쉰다'는 느낌이 강하다.

마지막 악장에는 론도형식이 가장 많이 사용된다. 템포는 첫 악장보다 훨씬 빠르고 주제의 동기는 짧고 간결하다. 론도(Rondo)라고 하는 것은 하나의 주제를 끼고 몇 가지의 다른 경과부가 계속해서 등장하는 형식을 말하는 것이다. 경과부와 경과부사이에는 반드시 주제가 삽입되며 직접 다음의 경과부로 넘어가는 일은 없다.

소나타를 구성하는 악장들은 전체적으로 변증법적인 구조를 지닌다. 대립되는 성격의 악장이 2개 연속하여 등장하고 종악장에서 갈등은 해소된다. 요컨데 정-반-합이다. 악장을 구성하는 소나타형식과 같은 원리이다. 이처럼 합리적인 곡의 구성은 가장 많은 작곡가들의 공감을 일으켰고 서양음악의 '주류'로 자리하게 하였다.

베토벤의 피아노 소나타

베토벤은 32곡의 피아노 소나타를 작곡했다. 이것은 건반악기를 위해 작곡된 음악 가운데 가장 방대하고 위대한 유산이다. 비록 최만년에 소나타를 작곡하지는 않았지만 그의 피아노 소나타는 베토벤의 전생애에 걸친 작곡양식의 변화를 가장 잘 보여주는 작품들이기도 하다. 32곡의 소나타 중 어느 한 곡도 그 수준이 떨어진다고 할 수 있는 곡은 없지만 그 중에서도 대중적으로 가장 큰 사랑을 받고 있는 세 곡은 '3대 소나타'라고 불리는 8번과 14번, 그리고 23번이다. 이들은 각각 '비창', '월광', '열정'이라는 별명으로도 불리고 있는데 8번을 제외하고는 작곡자의 의도와 관계없이 붙여진 이름이며 상업적인 냄새도 풍기고 있지만 이렇게 훌륭한 곡들을 보다 많은 사람들에게 접할 수 있게 해 준다는 의미에서 나쁘게 생각할 필요는 없을 것 같다.

베토벤을 진정한 낭만주의자라고 평가하는 근거는 평생동안 끊임없이 추구한 새로운 양식에의 시도에 있다. 교향곡에 스케르초를 도입한 것이라든가, 5번 교향곡에서 같은 리듬의 주제를 전곡에 걸쳐 집요하게 다루는 모습과, 주제를 전개시키고 발전시키는 천재적인 솜씨, 피날레에 느닷없이 끼어드는 스케르쪼의 동기, 합창을 도입한 교향곡, 3번 교향곡의 피날레에 등장한 대규모의 변주, 독주악기의 카덴짜로 시작하는 협주곡등등, 그가 시도한 새로운 양식은 수도 없을 정도이다. 피아노 소나타도 예외가 아니어서 '3대 소나타'라고 불리는 소나타들 중 정형적인 소나타의 형태를 취하고 있는 것은 23번 하나 뿐이며, 8번과 14번에는 당시까지 상상도 할 수 없었던 파격이 이루어지고 있다. 각각의 곡에 대해 간략히 살펴보자.

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피아노 소나타 8번, C단조, op.13 "비창"

이 소나타는 베토벤 자신이 "비창적 대 소나타(Grande Sonate pathetique)"라고 명명한 작품이다. 처음 듣는 순간부터 곡이 끝날 때 까지 한 순간도 귀를 뗄 수 없을 정도로 매력적인 내용을 가지고 있지만 사실 8번 소나타의 작곡양식 자체가 대단히 충격적인 것이다. 8번 소나타는 그의 모든 작품들 중에서 가장 호모포닉(단선율을 위주로하는 화성진행)한 곡이다. 선율은 명쾌하고 왼손의 반주도 극히 단순하다. 두터운 화음도 등장하지 않는다. 하지만 곡의 구성이 너무나 극적이고, 맹렬한 분위기와 감미로운 노래, 연주하는데 필요로 하는 기교를 훨씬 상회하는 압도적인 연주효과로 인해 극히 산뜻한 효과를 얻어 내었고 나아가 대중적인 인기까지 차지할 수 있었던 것이다.

그러나 8번 소나타가 파격적이라고 하는 가장 큰 이유는 이러한 작곡양식의 변화가 아니고 1악장의 제시부 앞에 커다란 서주가 붙어 있기 때문이다. 가장 느린 속도를 지시하는 Grave라는 악상기호와 곡을 개시하는 c단조의 으뜸화음은 그야말로 충격적이다. 이 곡의 제목인 '비창 (혹은 비애)'라는 말은 이 서주의 분위기에 의한 것이다. 서주는 점차 고조되어 오른손의 레치타티보, 빠르게 하강하는 선율로 변화하면서 Allegro di molto e con brio의 소나타형식 제시부로 돌입하게 된다. 더욱 놀라운 것은 이 서주의 재료가 소나타형식의 발전부와 코다에 다시 등장한다는 점이다. 왼손의 맹렬한 트레몰로를 타고 등장하는 1주제는 그 예가 없을정도로 공격적이며, 이 주제를 발전시키는 과정은 더욱 극적이다. 2주제는 1주제의 분위기와 대조적이라고 하기에는 너무 강한 긴장감을 가지고 있으며, 정석대로라면 C단조의 관계장조인 E-flat장조로 작곡되어야 하지만 e-flat단조를 취해 어두운 느낌을 지속시키고 있어 소나타 작곡양식의 전형적인 형태를 조금 벗어나 있다. 하지만 2주제가 진행되는 과정에서 결국 E-flat장조가 나타나게 된다. 곡의 마무리부분에 다시 서주의 주제가 등장하고 제 1주제만을 이용해 악장을 끝맺는다.

2악장은 전형적인 가요 형식의 악장으로 나른하고 아름다운 멜로디가 인상적이다. A-B-A의 전형적인 세도막형식, 주제의 멜로디는 대중음악에서도 자주 인용하는 친근한 것이다. 3악장 역시 전형적인 론도이다. A-B-A-C-A-B-A-coda라는 명확하고 교과서적인 론도이며 첫 악장과 같은 조성이지만 어둡고 비극적인 느낌은 찾아볼 수 없다. 선율은 어떤 것이나 쉽고, 화성적으로 교묘한 지연(delay)이 이루어져있기는 하지만 이 사실을 눈치채지 못해도 음악을 감상하는데에는 아무런 문제가 없다.

피아노 소나타 14번, C sharp단조, op.27-2 "월광"

너무나도 유명한 곡이다. 이 곡을 모르는 사람도 제목만은 들어본 적이 있을정도로 잘 알려진 곡이다. '월광(달빛)'이라는 제목은 베토벤이 죽고 난 뒤인 1832년, 시인이었던 H.F.L.Rellstab가 이 곡의 1악장을 두고 '달빛에 물든 루체른 호반위를 지나는 조각배를 떠오르게 한다'는 발언을 한 데에서 연유된 것이므로 굳이 제목이 주는 이미지와 곡의 이미지를 연관시킬 필요는 없으며, 그렇다고 애써 거부할 필요도 없다. 1악장의 음악적 이미지를 시인이 이야기한 회화적 이미지와 연관시키는 것은 분명 이 곡의 감상에 도움이 되기 때문이다. 좀 더 상상의 나래를 펴서 2악장과 3악장까지 연관시켜 보아도 재미있다.

이 곡 역시 독특한 형식을 취하고 있는데, 1악장과 3악장이 소나타형식이며 2악장이 짧은 미뉴엣이라는 의미에서는 그다지 특이할 것이 없지만 1악장의 템포가 'Adagio sostenuto'라는 사실, 보통 활기찬 느낌의 1악장과는 달리 꿈꾸는 듯이 느껴지는 나른한 선율이 지속된다는 점이 대단히 특이한 첫악장을 만들고 있는 것이다(모차르트는 첫악장을 주제와 변주로 구성한 전례도 있었다). 또한 소나타형식의 화성전개도 매우 비전형적인 것이지만 설명은 생략하기로 한다. 악장전체가 숨막힐 것 같은 고요로 가득 차 있으며 선율은 마음이 아플정도로 감상적이고 아름답다. 악장 전체를 통해 한 번도 감정의 기복이 고개를 들지 않는다.

2악장은 활기찬 미뉴엣이다. 완전한 악장의 기능을 한다기에는 앞 뒤의 악장이 너무 대규모적이어서 고요한 첫 악장과 격렬하기 이를 데 없는 종악장 사이를 이어주는 간주곡같은 인상이다. 멜로디는 우아하고 리듬은 재미있다. 두 가지의 미뉴엣, 그리고 첫 번째 미뉴엣의 반복이라는 매우 고전적인 형식이며 미뉴엣의 반복이 끝나는 순간 단절없이 3악장으로 돌입한다.

3악장은 'Presto agitato(매우 빠르고 격하게)'라는 당시로서는 이례적인 속도기호가 붙어있다. 대규모의 소나타형식이며, 기존에 존재했던 어떤 음악보다도 격렬하고 열정적인 음악이다. 서두의 격한 16분음표들의 돌진은 1악장의 서두주제와 분명한 연관성을 가지고 있다. 다만 그 분위기는 완전히 반대이다. 숨막힐 듯 긴박한 1주제에 이어 선율선이 제법 살아있는 제 2주제가 등장하는데 관계장조를 취한다는 원칙은 여기서도 완전히 무시되고 있다. 1주제의 급박한 분위기는 2주제에 와서 더욱 고조되고 비극적인 느낌까지 준다. 1악장이 가지고 있던 팽팽한 긴장을 3악장에서 분노의 표출에 가까운 형태로 무너트리고 있는 것 같다. 발전부 역시 긴박한 선율의 연속이며 이 급속한 진행은 단 한번도 멈추지 않고 계속되다가 곡이 가장 크게 요동치며 현란 오른손의 아르페지오, 트릴이 나타나는 순간에 갑작스레 adagio로 돌변하면서 한 숨을 돌리게 된다. 이어 다시 presto의 템포가 돌아오고, 2주제를 소재로 한 짤막한 코다로 들어간다. 코다는 두 개의 동기로 이루어져 있는데, 2주제를 소재로 전반부를, 1주제를 소재로 후반부의 종결을 짓고 있다. 역시 두 주제 사이의 타협은 조성적인 공통점을 제외하고는 나타나지 않는다.

피아노 소나타 23번, F단조, op.57 "열정"

베토벤의 모든 피아노 소나타가운데에서 가장 완성도가 높은 작품이라고 말할 수 있는 것이 바로 이 작품이다. 반면 그 내용이 쉽게 다가오는 것은 아니어서 처음 베토벤의 소나타를 접하는 사람에게 있어 8번이나 14번처럼 빨리 친해질 수 있는 곡도 아니다. 이 곡은 연주하기도 무척 어렵다. 이 곡을 칠 때는 건반도 별나게 무겁게 느껴지고(느낌만이 아닌 것 같다) 요구되는 손가락 기교도 상당히 고도의 것이다. 1악장과 3악장의 폭발하는 듯 한 코다는 상당한 팔힘을 필요로 하며 무엇보다 이 곡이 가지고 있는 불타는 듯한 에너지에 압도되지 않을 수 없다는 느낌을 강하게 받게 된다. 정말 고결한 마음을 가진 사람만이 이 곡을 연주해낼수 있지나 않을까 하는 생각을 가지게 할 정도로 이 소나타는 훌륭하다. 연주하는 사람에게나 듣는 사람에게나 금욕적일 정도의 마음가짐을 요구하고 있는 것이다.

1악장 첫머리부터 곡은 팽팽한 긴장의 연속이다. 피아니시모로 두 옥타브의 간격을 두고 동일한 선율을 제시하는 1주제는 무시무시한 느낌이 들 정도이며 처음으로 포르테가 나타나기까지는 상당한 시간이 걸린다. Allegro assai(매우 빠르게)라는 악상기호를 가지고 있지만 그다지 빠른 템포라는 느낌은 받을 수 없다, '운명의 동기(빰빰빰 빠암 하는)'가 왼손에 등장하고 가끔씩 폭발하는 포르테와 왼손의 셋잇단음표가 주는 불길한 초조함 속에서 밝은 제 2주제가 서서히 떠오른다. 이 주제는 1주제의 관계장조인 A-flat장조이므로 3대 소나타중 유일하게 전형적인 구조를 따르고 있는셈이다. 이후 복잡한 발전부가 계속해서 이어지고 재현부가 나타난 후 거대한 코다로 들어간다. 음악은 난폭해질 대로 난폭해져서 아르페지오가 건반을 휩쓰는 듯이 지나가고 그야말로 뜨거운 느낌으로 견딜 수 없을 정도의 음악적인 고조를 보여준다. 이러한 고조의 절정에서 음악은 갑자기 사그라들면서 템포를 떨어뜨리고 불길한 느낌의 '운명의 테마'가 고요하게 몇 차례 반복되다가 완전히 음악이 정지한다. 그리고 갑작스레 piu allegro(더욱 빠르게), 포르테시모의 '운명의 동기'가 튀어나오고 2주제를 소재로 하여 잠시 진행되다가, 다시 운명의 동기를 소재로, 그리고 마지막으로 1주제를 소재로하여 급격히 힘을 떨어뜨리면서 다시 숨막히는 고요 속에 악장을 끝맺는다. 피아니시모로 시작하여 피아니시시모로 끝을 맺는다는 놀라운 발상이다. '차가운 껍질과 뜨거운 알맹이'라고나 할까?

2악장은 주제와 변주, 음악의 깊이는 끝을 알 수 없을 정도이다. 단정하게 정돈된 분위기 속에서 엄숙하게 주제가 제시되고 변주를 거듭해 나갈수록 음악은 고조되어 나간다. 강약의 대비에 의해 고조되어 나간다는 것 보다 뒤로 갈수록 음악적인 감흥이 넘쳐나는 것이다. 악장의 종결 직전까지 그 흐름을 따라가보면 그 행복감은 정말 참기가 힘들 정도이다. 마지막에는 다시 주제가 재현되고, 의사끝맺음(거짓종지)가 있은 다음 갑작스레 격렬한 7도의 아르페지오가 연주되고(이 효과는 정말 압도적이다) 바로 3악장으로 연결된다.

3악장은 소나타형식의 커다란 악장이다. 앞 악장에서의 격한 화음을 연속해서 두들겨대고 계속 아래로 하강하여 첫 번째 주제를 제시하게 된다. 1주제의 경과부는 상당히 길고 또 비관례적으로 제시부를 반복하지 않는데, 대신 발전부와 재현부를 통째로 반복하게 되어 있다.이 길다란 반복의 목적은 뒤이어지는 코다의 격렬함을 훨씬 돋보이게 하기 위한 것이다. 3악장의 코다는 베토벤이 정말 대단한 각오로 만들어낸 격한 악상이다. 베토벤은 이 코다의 효과를 위해 3악장의 첫머리 템포를 Allegro ma non tanto(빠르게 그러나 지나치지 않게)로 지시했는데, 그것은 Presto의 코다가 주는 효과를 한껏 살리기 위한 포석인 것이다. 코다의 도입은 무곡풍의 완전히 새로운 소재로, 그리고 이어지는 종결은 제 1주제를 소재로 하고 있다. 정말 인정사정없이 밀어붙이는 압도적인 효과를 가진 음악이다.

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베토벤의 피아노 소나타는 좋은 연주가 정말 많다. 이 곡들을 연주한다는 것이 피아니스트들에게 있어서는 필생의 대업이므로 어느 누구의 연주를 듣더라도 좋은 연주를 들려주는 것이다. 하지만 범위를 좁혀서 그 중에서도 특별히 뛰어난 연주들을 꼽으라면, 우선 박하우스와 켐프를 그리고 길렐스, 리히터, 솔로몬, 루빈스타인, 브렌델... 그 외에도 수없이 많은 좋은 연주가 있지만 앞에서 언급한 연주들은 특별히 빼어난 연주들이다.

그 중 굳이 '최고의 연주'를 뽑으라면, 눈 딱 감고 에밀 길렐스를 꼽고싶다. 유감스럽게도 '3대 소나타'가 한 장에 들어가있는 음반은 없지만 낱장으로 발매되어 있는 것도 있고, 가급적이면 부담이 되기는 하겠지만 전집을 구입하는 것을 권한다. 완전한 전집은 아니지만 (길렐스는 전곡 녹음 도중 사망하였다) 녹음되어 있는 곡들은 어느 것이나 최고의 연주들이다. 전곡으로 재발매되면서 음질도 매우 좋아졌으며, 작품번호가 없는 몇몇 곡들까지 추가된 데다 가격도 버짓 프라이스로 책정되어 오히려 경제적이다. 동일한 금액으로 할 수 있는 모든 일 중에 최고의 선택이라고 자신있게 말할 수 있다. 길렐스의 베토벤 소나타는 차분하게 가라앉은 호수처럼 고요하고, 봄바람처럼 따스하며 때로는 믿을 수 없을만큼 과격하다. 특히 "3대 소나타"의 연주는 빼어나다.

위에 MPEG3로 제공된 슈나벨의 30년대 연주는 최초의 베토벤 피아노 소나타 전곡 녹음이라는데 일단 큰 의의가 있는 연주다. 지금 들어도 전혀 위화감 없이 서정미와 열정이 공존하는 훌륭한 연주로 레퍼런스 음반으로서의 가치가 높다. 특히 3대 피아노 소나타중에선 14번 "월광"과 23번 "열정"이 뛰어나다.

한 곡씩 따로 선택하라면, 8번은 박하우스(58년, DECCA), 14번은 켐프(65년, DG)와 폴리니, 23번은 리히터와 박하우스, 아쉬케나지의 연주를 권하고 싶다. 연주 하나하나에 대해 설명한다는 것은 의미가 없을 것 같지만 박하우스, 리히터, 아쉬케나지가 연주하는 23번 3악장을 비교하면서 들어보면 정말 굉장하다. 세 명 다 굉장히 빠른 템포를 취하고 있지만 박하우스의 연주는 터치에 대단한 무게가 실려있어서 마치 돌진하는 덤프트럭을 보는 것 같은 느낌을 준다. 리히터의 23번은 어느 모로 보나 최고의 23번이라고 자신있게 말할 수 있는 음반인데, 특히 이 곡 특유의 뜨겁고 맹렬한 느낌을 전달하는데 있어서는 어떤 연주도 감히 비교될 수 없다. 아쉬케나지의 연주는 앞의 두 사람과는 맥락을 완전히 달리하는 연주인데 한 부분씩을 뜯어본다면 좀 약해보이는 면도 없지 않지만 곡의 전체적인 균형이 완벽하다는 점이 특히 훌륭하다. 음색도 대단히 세련되어 있고 기분좋게 흐르는 스케일 큰 음악은 상쾌하게까지 느껴진다. 아마 2악장의 연주만을 놓고 본다면 가장 뛰어난 연주일지도 모른다.

14번과 23번은 굴드(67년, CBS)나 호로비츠(72년, CBS)의 독특한 연주도 들어볼 수 있다. 좋은 연주가 너무나 많아서 고민스러운 곡들이지만, 해석도 모두 다양하므로 하나에 치우치지 말고 폭 넓게 듣는 것이 무엇보다 중요할 것이다.

글쓴날짜: 1999/08/04

Upward Pateller Fixation

Reprinted from: The Atlanta Equine Clinic

Intermittent upward patellar fixation is a condition whereby the horse�s pelvic limb temporarily "locks" in extension. As a result, there is a delay in flexion of the limb. The delay in flexion can range from milli-seconds to over several minutes. A short delay in flexion may manifest only as a subtle pelvic limb asymmetry or lameness; severely affected horses (with a long delay in flexion) may be unable to flex the affected limb without assistance.

What is the "Patella"? The horse�s stifle joint is analogous to the human knee. Just like humans, horses have a patella, or "knee cap", which slides along the distal aspect of the femur (thigh bone) during flexion of the joint. The patella slides within a groove (called the trochlear groove) and serves as a fulcrum for the extensor muscles and their tendons as they course over the front of the stifle (or knee) joint. The patella is attached proximally to the quadriceps and biceps femoris muscles and distally to the tibia. In humans, the patella is attached to the tibia by one distal patellar ligament. Horses have 3 distal patellar ligaments: the medial patellar ligament, the middle patellar ligament, and the lateral patellar ligament.

How does the horse �lock� the pelvic limb? Horses have the ability to lock (or fixate) the pelvic limb in extension. This is possible due to the unique anatomy associated with the horse�s stifle joint. The proximal aspect of the medial femoral trochlea is shaped similar to a hook or ski jump. By placing the space between the medial and middle patellar ligaments over this hook, horses can "lock" their pelvic limbs in extension. Once locked, minimal effort is required to maintain limb extension. A similar locking apparatus in the thoracic limbs allows horses to sleep while standing. Therefore, patellar fixation while standing is a normal process in the horse.

What is �intermittent upward patellar fixation�? Although patellar fixation is normal in the standing horse, it can produce pelvic limb dysfunction if it occurs during exercise. Inadvertent locking of the patella over the medial femoral trochlea prevents normal flexion of the affected limb(s). Consequently, pelvic limb asymmetry and lameness frequently become evident.

What causes upward patellar fixation? There are 3 primary causes of upward patellar fixation in the horse:

• Lack of fitness: Lack of quadriceps and/or biceps femoris muscle tone results in an inability to quickly pull the patella up and off of the medial femoral trochlea.
  
  
• Straight or upright pelvic limb conformation: This places the medial femoral trochlea further distad in closer proximity with the patella, facilitating patellar fixation.
  
  
• Excessive distal patellar ligament length: This places the patella proximad in closer proximity with the medial femoral trochlea, where it can inadvertently "catch" or "lock"

It should be noted that the factors which cause upward patellar fixation are often interrelated. For example, an unfit horse will generally have increased laxity (and therefore increased length) of the distal patellar ligaments. Furthermore, if unfitness is secondary to another disease process (such as neurologic disease), intermittent upward fixation may also occur secondarily. Therefore, it is important to assess the horse as a whole prior to determining the cause for upward patellar fixation.

What are the clinical signs? Horses with intermittent upward patellar fixation will exhibit clinical signs during their attempt to flex the pelvic limb from an extended position. In acute severe cases, the pelvic limb may stay locked in extension. The horse may not be able to flex the stifle and tarsus without assistance. In some instances, the condition may temporarily resolve only to recur after taking a few steps. These signs are quite obvious and diagnosis is relatively simple if the condition is severe. Most of the time, however, there is only a "catching" of the patella as it slides up and over the hook and the limb does not truly lock in extension. In this situation, there may only be a mild pelvic limb asymmetry or lameness. This type of lameness can be easily confused with other problems and therefore may present a dilemma in regard to accurate diagnosis. Following are common clinical signs associated with mild to moderate forms of intermittent upward patellar fixation:

• Non-weightbearing pelvic limb lameness
  • This may be distinguished from tarsal (hock) soreness which is usually weightbearing in nature
  • The horse will frequently drag the toe of the affected limb(s) during exercise
    • Visible wearing of the dorsal aspect of the toe/shoe may be apparent.
  • The foot of the affected limb(s) will have a low-arc flight pattern
  • The horse will usually exhibit a shortened cranial phase to the stride
• Resistance in the canter
  • The horse will resist the canter, particularly if circled toward the more affected limb
  • Resistance may be most noticeable during the transition between the trot and canter, when the horse is forced to extend the pelvic limb for a prolonged period
  • Many horses will toss their head, rear, or stop when asked to canter. This may be due to their "anticipation" of impending upward patellar fixation.
  • The horse would rather trot than canter (which is harder for the normal horse)
• Consistent lead changes or cantering on the wrong lead
  • The horse avoids prolonged pelvic limb extension with the affected limb. This is particularly apparent when cantering in a circle towards the affected limb.
• The canter is very rough or "bouncy"
  • This occurs as a result of consistent delay in pelvic limb flexion from the extended position
• Swelling, heat, and/or pain may be associated with one or both stifle joints
  • Upward patellar fixation causes patellar instability which in turn may result in femoropatellar synovitis
• The horse drags his hind toes during exercise
• Resistance and/or difficulty when walking up and down hills, or when backing up
  • These situations force the horse to extend the pelvic limb for a prolonged period
  • Rather then fully extend the pelvic limb(s), the horse may "crouch" while walking
  • Rather than flex the pelvic limb(s) normally, horses will often swing their limbs to the outside
  • This may cause the lameness to be confused with neurologic disease (such as EPM or stringhalt)
• Lameness is most severe when the horse is first taken out of the stall
  • Many horses will improve as the workout progresses
• Lameness becomes more obvious following an extended period of stall rest
  • Loss of muscle and patellar ligament tone exacerbate the upward patellar fixation
  • The horse does not improve (and may worsen) as a result of taking time off
• The horse does not respond to anti-inflammatory (e.g. Phenylbutazone) therapy
  • Intermittent upward patellar fixation is a mechanical problem and is not inflammatory-mediated

As with many cases of pelvic limb lameness, secondary abnormalities such as thoracolumbar ebaxial (back) and proximal thoracic suspensory ligament soreness are also present. These are generally detected during the passive lameness evaluation and are suggestive of chronic pelvic limb asymmetry/ lameness.

How is upward patellar fixation diagnosed? Clinical signs are characteristic and, if the limb is locked in extension (i.e. the case is severe), diagnosis is simple. As previously mentioned, however, most cases are mild and diagnosis may be more difficult. A detailed history and careful clinical evaluation are essential parts of a proper workup. One helpful diagnostic aid involves placing the horse in one or more situations where prolonged pelvic limb extension is normally required. Such situations include walking up and down hills, the trot-to-canter transition, and backing up. When confronted with these situations, the affected horse will either 1) demonstrate upward patellar fixation by temporarily locking the pelvic limb, or 2) cheat by switching leads, swinging the limbs to the outside, avoiding pelvic limb extension, etc.

Many times, a slight hitch or "catch" is visible as the pelvic limb begins to flex from an extended position. This "catch" is most easily detected by visualizing the point of the hock as the horse picks the limb up to advance it cranially. Infrequently, an audible "snap" or popping sound is also evident during exercise (particularly walking).

In many instances, upward patellar fixation can be produced in affected horses by manually forcing the patella upward and outward. The examiner may actually be able to keep the pelvic limb locked in extension using minimal effort.

Since the problem is usually secondary to conformation and/or level of fitness, it is almost always bilateral. However, affected horses historically exhibit clinical signs in one pelvic limb. It is not until the more affected limb is successfully treated that a problem in the contralateral limb is manifested.

How is upward patellar fixation treated? Currently, there are 5 forms of treatment for intermittent upward patellar fixation:

• Exercise: Lack of fitness results in decreased thigh muscle and patellar ligament tone. With decreased supporting muscle and ligament tone, it becomes easier for the patella to lock on the femur and harder for it to replace within the trochlear groove. In subtle cases of upward patellar fixation where conformation is relatively good, increased exercise alone may result in resolution of the problem.
  We frequently ask the client to grade the level of their horse�s current level of fitness on a scale of 1 to 10 (1=very unfit; 10=extremely fit). We suggest achieving a fitness level of at least 7-8 (if possible) prior to pursuing other forms of treatment. This will rule out unfitness as a major contributor to the problem as well as increase the effect of other therapy.
  
  
• Corrective Shoeing: Since fixation of the patella occurs when the pelvic limb is extended, prolonging the extension phase of the stride can make "unlocking" more difficult. Alternatively, shortening the amount of time the pelvic limb spends in extension allows the horse to unlock his/her patella before the distal patellar ligaments become excessively tight. Since the conformation of the distal pelvic limb and/or the toe length is intimately related to pelvic limb breakover, the farrier can frequently alleviate the problem via corrective trimming/shoeing. Rolling and/or rockering the toe of the shoe, applying a full (egg-) bar shoe, and/or the use of wedged pads (when needed) are commonly used techniques. In many cases, we are able to help the pelvic limbs break over before intermittent upward patellar fixation occurs.
  
  
• Hormonal Therapy: The administration of estrogen has shown to prove benefical for some horses exhibiting intermittent upward patellar fixation. The presence of estrogen within the body of the horse may increase tension of various supporting ligaments. These include the collateral, suspensory, cruciate, and distal patellar ligaments. Increasing distal patellar ligament tension helps to relocate the patellar further distad, thereby making upward patellar fixation more difficult. This in turn may alleviate clinical signs.
• It should be noted that estrogen is also a powerful behavior modificator in the horse. It is often used for stallions and geldings that are excessively difficult to handle, aggressive towards people or other horses, or overly anxious at shows and other events. Estrogen is very effective at reducing anxiety and resistance as well as improving overall behavior in these horses. Treatment usually consists of 2 injections of estrogen (25mg) in the muscle twice weekly for 4 consecutive weeks, then as needed therafter.
  
  Administration of estrogen to mares usually causes them to exhibit clinical signs of estrus (heat). Since this change in behavior is generally undesirable, we do not recommend its use in mares.
  
  
• Intraligamentous Infusion of Counterirritant: This form of therapy is usually referred to as "blistering". Blistering involves the inject of an irritative substance into soft tissue(s) in an attempt to create an inflammatory reaction. The irritative substance usually consists of iodine 2% in an almond oil base. This substance can elicit an inflammatory response for up to 30 days depending on the amount used and the location of injection. It is important to remember that fibrosis and scar tissue formation within normal soft tissues will occur as a result of severe inflammation. As you know, scar tissue does not function like normal soft tissue. Therefore, blistering in certain areas may inhibit proper function of associated soft tissue. It is for this reason that The Atlanta Equine Clinic typically does not institute blistering as typical form of treatment for soft tissue problems.
  
  However, in the case of intermittent upward patellar fixation, we gain a biomechanical advantage by replacing normal tissue with scar tissue. The infusion of counterirritant within and around the medial and middle patellar ligaments results in the elicitation of an intense inflammatory reaction by the horse�s body. With inflammation, fibrosis and scarring of the patellar ligaments occur. During the scarring process, soft tissues will contract (shorten). As the patellar ligaments shorten, the patella is pulled up and over the hook of the medial femoral trochlea and into its normal position within the trochlear groove. At this point, it becomes more difficult for the horse to lock the patella and easier to flex the pelvic limb from an extended position. In our hands, this from of treatment has been extremely effective in a vast majority of cases involving intermittent upward patellar fixation.
  
  
• Medial Patellar Desmotomy: The medial patella ligament is one of the key structures (along with the patella and middle patellar ligament) that is required to lock the patella on the femur. Since the problem represents the horse�s inability to quickly disengage the patella from the medial femoral trochlea, surgical resection of the medial patellar ligament results in complete resolution of the problem. Once the medial patellar ligament is resected, upward patellar fixation becomes impossible and the clinical signs associated with this condition disappear. Consequently, this has become a very popular form of treatment for horses with intermittent upward patellar fixation.
  It is extremely important to note, however, that the medial patellar ligament also performs another function: stabilization of the patella within the trochlear groove of the femur. Without tension from the medial patellar ligament, the patella becomes unstable within the femoropatellar joint. Femoropatellar synovitis and frequently osteoarthritis result. Since the stifle is high-motion in nature, chronic inflammation within this joint poses a significant concern in regard to future performance soundness. Persistent femoropatellar joint inflammation typically needs to be addressed on a continual basis and often requires considerable maintenance therapy. It is for this reason that The Atlanta Equine Clinic views this form of treatment inappropriate except for the most severe of cases that have proven refractory to the other forms of therapy.
  
  
  http://www.eastwindwalkers.com/horseinformation/stiflepage2.html

Agdex#:	460/660
Publication Date:	07/76
Order#:	76-071
Last Reviewed:	08/97
History:	The Material in this Factsheet was originally prepared by Robert C. McClure, Gerald R. Kirk and Phillip D. Garrett, Department of Veterinary Anatomy, School of Veterinary Medicine, for publication in Science and Technology Guide, University of Missouri - Columbia Extension Division.
Written by:	Robert C. McClure; Gerald R. Kirk; Phillip D. Garrett;

Table of Contents

1. Overview of joints and diseases
2. Bone Spavin
3. Bog Spavin
4. Ring Bone

Overview of Joints and Diseases

The junction between any two bones is known as an articulation or a joint. There are several types of joints. Some are fixed or practically immovable, such as those found between the skull bones. Others are freely movable and have articular cartilage and joint capsules.

The articular cartilage covers the ends of the bones and reduces friction between bones. The joint capsule surrounds the joint and consists of a tough, outer coat and a thin inner layer which lines it. This inner layer is termed the synovial layer and it produces a fluid known as the synovial fluid. This fluid resembles egg white in consistency and lubricates the joint when the bones move against one another.

Parts of the outer layer of some joint capsules are thickened to form ligaments. Ligaments connect bone to bone while tendons connect muscle to bone (Figure 1).

Arthritis is an inflammation of a joint involving the bones, the articular cartilages, ligaments and joint capsules. In an infected or irritated joint the amount of fluid increases and produces swelling. Bacteria may enter the joint through a wound of the joint capsule resulting in damage to the bones and cartilages. The joint may then become immovable. To treat this condition the affected joint is rested. Medication is used to counteract the inflammation. If the arthritis is severe, immobilization and resting of the joint is continued for 4 to 6 weeks. The outcome is usual favorable if bone damage or new bone growth has not occurred.

An injury to a ligament is defined as a sprain. Some ligaments hold bones firmly together and allow very little movement; others allow considerable movement. If an abnormal stress or movement is placed upon a joint such as overextension of a joint, the ligament may be torn. The amount of injury depends upon how much force is placed upon the ligament. If the ligament is torn completely away from its attachments to a bone, recovery is difficult. Adequate rest is necessary in hope that the torn ligament may repair itself.

Joint mice are pieces of bone or cartilage found within the joint cavity and may be the result of a fracture. These produce pain when lodged between the articular surfaces and may also produce arthritis. Surgical removal is usually successful (Figure 2).

A "stifled" horse results from the "locking" of the patella (knee cap of man) in the stifle joint. Normally a horse stands for hours without tiring of the hindlimb musculature. This is due to the "locking" mechanism of the hindlimb. The "locking mechanism" consists of the loop formed by the junction of two patellar ligaments with the patella and the bony projection of the lower end of the femur (thigh bone).

The stifle joint is locked in an extended or straightened stiff position whenever the horse is unable to "unlock" the loop of ligaments from over the bony projection. Sometimes a slap on the croup will cause the horse to jump and "unlock" the stifle joint. Often his "locking" will reoccur. Whenever surgery is necessary to correct the condition, the medial patellar ligament is cut on the inside of the stifle joint in order to prevent further "locking" (Figure 3).

Bone Spavin

Bone spavin is defined as an inflammation of one or more bones of the hock andmost often causes an arthritic condition of the affected bones. In bone spavin the joint between the bones on the inside of the hock become immovable. Quick stops,such as those which occur during roping and other stresses, along with mineral deficiencies, may produce bone spavin. Horses with full, well-developed hocks tend to have less incidence of bone spavin than those with narrow, thin hocks. Bone spavin occurs on the inside of the hock (jack spavin). It may occur between the bones within the hock joint and cannot be seen or palpated (blind spavin). A large percentage of horses affected with blind spavin recover completely.

Jack spavin is usually a bony growth of variable size.The bony enlargement pushes out against a tendon that lies over the inside hock area (Figure 4).The cause of bony growth cannot be fully explained. When the hock is flexed or bent, pain is produced and as a result the hindlimb is not raised very high. Therefore, the horse drags his foot (Figure 5).

Treatment consists of alleviating as much pain as possible. By cutting the tendon veterinarians can remove one source of pain. However, the outlook for full recovery from jack spavin is usually not favorable even with surgery. The horse will probably be useable, but rest and time are needed for repair to occur.

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Bog Spavin

There is no bony enlargement; swelling, heat and pain are most evident on the front surface of the hock (Figure 6).

The cause may be due to nutritional deficiencies, accidental injury to the hock joint or the hocks being too straight (hereditary). If the condition is caused by conformation or too straight hocks, it cannot be treated successfully. Veterinarians have many factors to consider in order to determine the cause and to advise the best treatment. Anti-inflammatory drugs may help bog spavin caused by nutritional deficiencies or injury. The drugs decrease inflammation and prevent swelling of the joint capsule. A bandage around the hock prevents excessive build-up of fluid and swelling. The horse is rested for 4 to 6 weeks. Adding vitamins and minerals to the diet may relieve bog spavin. Horses 6 months to 2 years of age are most often affected with bog spavin.

Ring Bone

This condition is characterized by new bone growth which occurs on the first, second or third phalanx (high or low ringbone). The phalanges are the three small bones extending from the fetlock to the hoof (Figure 7).Ringbone is more common on the forefeet than the hindfeet.

Ringbone is due to an inflammation of the tough fibrous layer which surrounds the bones. The inflammation may be caused by stresses which pull on ligaments attached to the bone. The new bone growth may lead to arthritis and stiffening of the joints between the fetlock and the pastern. If the tough, fibrous layer surrounding the bones is cut (such as in wire cuts), new bone growth may result. The new bone may grow into the joints between the phalanges and produce stiffening of the joints. In early ringbone, swelling and heat are present over the affected areas. To assure a complete diagnosis, it is necessary to take radiographs. Again the veterinarian has many factors to consider in advising the best treatment. If the joints are involved, chances for full recovery are poor. Immobilization of the foot and a long period of rest are often necessary. Corrective shoeing is also advisable in some cases.

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Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal.

Albert Camus
French existentialist author & philosopher (1913 - 1960)

문득 뒤돌아 생각해보면
참 어리석었던 나를 발견할 수 있다
잠언집 따위에 항상 등장하는 이야기지만
정말 진리인지라 잠언집 따위에 항상 등장할 수 밖에 없나보다
지금 알고 있는 걸 그때도 알았더라면... 따위의 말들도 마찬가지.
그게 인간의 한계라면 한계고, 나의 한계라면 한계다.

지금도 배가고파 먹을거리를 사러 새벽 길을 걷다가
풀리지 않던 복잡한 문제거리 하나가 풀렸다
말하자면
사실 복잡하지도 않고, 답은 눈에 빤히 보이는 것이었음에도
무슨 아집인지 외통수길만 고집했던 것이다

가끔은 눈에 보이는 것만을 믿어야 할 필요가 있다.
괜히 대가리 굴리지 말고...

건빵이나 더 사놔야겠다...

The Natural Pace of Work Why Don't Grazing Horses Gallop? In Idle Theory's view, living creatures attempt to minimize the duration of work. If so, why don't they perform this work as rapidly as possible? Why don't they run around when busy? And for that matter, why don't busy people, out shopping or commuting, also run around? After all, if they ran, they'd get work done quicker, wouldn't they? The answer is that such a view does not take energy into account. Anyone who runs from place to place, from A to B, accelerates their body mass from standstill to running speed in some short interval of time. And in order to come to a halt again, they must deccelerate their body mass from full speed to standstill. Since this acceleration up to full speed requires work to be done, with more work with greater acceleration and higher top speed, it follows that the more rapidly some animal moves from A to B, the higher its energy expenditure in accelerating, deccelerating, and overcoming resistance to motion (friction) while travelling at full speed. In the case of a grazing animal, which moved from tuft to tuft of grass, with each tuft having some small energy content, the expenditure of energy in sprinting from tuft A to tuft B may exceed the gain in energy from consuming a tuft of grass. Running from one tuft of grass to another, a grazing animal may actually lose energy. But equally, if a grazing animal moves at a snail's pace from one tuft of grass to another, barely accelerating and deccelerating at all, it may spend so long in going from A to B that it will expend more energy with its basal metabolic rate (breathing, maintaining blood circulation, etc) over the long period it takes to move from A to B than it gains once it has reached B, and eaten another tuft of grass. If so, and there is a net loss of energy from moving from A to B too rapidly, or too slowly, then there is most likely a happy mean where it moves from A to B at some optimum speed that maximizes net energy gain. And this optimum might be called the natural speed of motion, or the natural pace of work - where the 'pace of work' translates as power output. Other factors may also need to be taken into account. The legs of animals may be regarded as pendulums with a natural swing period, and swinging their legs faster or slower than this natural swing period will entail performing more work, either in accelerating their legs or braking them. The natural speed of motion of an animal may simply be defined by the length of its legs. However animals don't have fixed length legs, and when animals run, they raise their legs, and thereby shorten them, and shorten the swing period. So animals with variable length legs may have a variety of natural harmonious speeds. Also, since muscular activity releases combustion products, these require to be exhausted before further work is done. In an internal combustion engine, the engine performs work when the fuel-air mix in a cylinder explodes and drives a piston. For the remainder of the cycle, the piston returns to its former position, forcing exhaust gases out of the cylinder. So an internal combustion engine isn't actually continually performing work, but only doing so about half the time it operates. It alternates between work and relaxation. A semblance of continuous work is achieved by using several cylinders in line, such that one or more are working while the others are 'relaxing'. The longer any effort is sustained, the lower the work rate. Long distance runners don't sprint all the way: that way brings exhaustion. In general it would seem that the longer the duration of any activity, the greater the need for periods of relaxation. A sprinter's efforts are concentrated into a few seconds. Football games last 90 minutes, with a 15 minute half time. And while footballers periodically sprint, they spend the remainder of the time walking slowly or standing still. A game of cricket may last an entire day, but batsmen only swing momentarily at a ball, and fielders only intermittently run to stop flying balls. A game of golf may last for several days, but entails moving at walking pace, and periodically striking a ball. If there is a natural pace at which any work should be performed, it will necessarily be a relatively leisurely pace, rather than with the mightiest exertion. If this natural pace is exceeded, or retarded, net work done per unit time falls. The same applies to mental work as physical work. After all, a brain is simply another organ that performs some kind of work, and requires energy to power it, just as computers need an electricity supply. One can no more mentally work continuously than one can physically work continuously. And the greater the mental exertion required, the longer the periods of compensatory relaxation needed. It is necessary for office workers, whose work is essentially mental in nature, to have coffee breaks, cigarette breaks, lunch breaks, and to just gaze out of the window for a while now and again. If this is not permitted, exhaustion will follow, and less work will get done overall. If hard-working executives in high pressure jobs suffer 'burn-out', it is because they have been either been overworking themselves, or have been overworked.

Author: Chris Davis
First created: 29 March 2006

제   목 ‘만듦으로/만드므로/만들므로’ 
 
작성자 관리자 작성일 2007.06.04
 
 

   일상생활에서 무심코 사용하지만 정확한 용법을 따져 보면 혼동이 되는 말들이 있습니다. ‘만듦으로/만드므로/만들므로’도

   그러한 경우입니다.

   아래의 경우 어느 말이 맞는지 얼핏 구분하기가 쉽지 않습니다.

             위생에 만전을 기해 만듦으로 안심하고 드실 수 있습니다.

             위생에 만전을 기해 만드므로 안심하고 드실 수 있습니다.

             위생에 만전을 기해 만들므로 안심하고 드실 수 있습니다.

먼저 ‘만듦으로’의 ‘만듦’은 ‘만들다’의 명사형입니다. 명사형이란 아래와 같은 경우를 말합니다. 이 경우에도 ‘*만듬’으로 잘못 쓰는 일이 많으므로 주의해야 합니다.

             오늘은 마당에 울타리를 만듦.

위의 문장에서 ‘만듦’은 문제가 없지만 ‘만듦으로’가 앞 문장과 뒤 문장을 제대로 연결하고 있는지는 살펴보아야 합니다.

   위의 문장은 앞의 문장 ‘위생에 만전을 기한다’가 뒤 문장 ‘안심하고 드실 수 있다’의 까닭이나 근거가 됩니다. 그럴 경우에는 조사 ‘으로’를 쓰지 않고 연결 어미 ‘-므로’를 써야  합니다.

             철수는 부지런하므로 잘 산다.

따라서 ‘만듦으로’는 적절한 말이 아닙니다.

   그렇다면 ‘만드므로’와 ‘만들므로’ 중에서 어떤 말이 옳을까요? ‘만들므로’가 맞는 말입니다. ‘만들-’은 ‘-므로’와 결합할 때 ‘ㄹ’이 탈락하지 않습니다. 다음과 같은 예에서도 ‘ㄹ’이 탈락하지 않는 것을 볼 수 있습니다.

             정성을 다해 만들므로 좋은 작품이 나올 것입니다.

             정성을 다해 만들면 결과가 좋을 것입니다.

정희창(국립국어원)

http://hangeul.seoul.go.kr/quiz/board_view.jsp?before_navinum=701&idx=743

무의식은 언어처럼 구조화되어 있다. 이는 라캉의 표현이다.

그러니까 나는 지금 이 글을 코카콜라를 마시면서 쓰고 있다. 코카콜라는 코카콜라와 코카콜라보틀링으로 사업을 나눈 후에 더욱 효율적이 되었다, 고 어디선가 보았는데 -- 코카콜라의 번성기를 이끌었던 로베르토 고이주에타는 암으로 세상을 떴다. 아마 내가 이에 관한 책을 읽은 것은 5년 정도 전이었을 것이다. 톰 피터스나 피터 드러커, 혹은 워렌 버펫에 관련한. 코카콜라를 따라 먹는 내 컵에는 코카콜라 로고가 새겨져 있고, 이것은 사실 맥도날드에 들렀다가 빅맥 셋트를 하나 사면 사은품으로 준다고 하여 일부러 빅맥 셋트를 사서 먹고 가져온 것이다. 과거 이란의 석유장관은 석유 한 캔 값과 코카콜라 한 캔 값을 비슷하게 만들겠다고 으름장을 논 적이 있다. 그건 일종의 협박이었는데, 아마 많은 이들은 코카콜라가 그렇게 비쌌단 말이야? 라고 고개를 갸우뚱했을지도 모를 일이다. 어쩄든 코카콜라는 하이네켄보다 맛있다.

문득 책장을 둘러보다가 시몬느 보봐르의 '자유로운 여자'를 꺼낸 것은, 그야말로 우연이었다. 우연이 아닐 가능성도, 무의식의 알 수 없는 지시에 의한 것일 수도 있다. 그 책을 펼치면서 나는, 사 놓고 못 읽었으니 이제 찬찬히 읽어봐야겠다고 생각했다. 그런데 놀랍게도 그 책에는 몇 군데 줄이 그어져 있었다. 이 집안에 나 외엔 줄을 그을 사람은 없고, 줄을 그었다는 건 내가 읽었음을 의미한다. 물론 나는 줄을 그었다는 건 둘째치고 그 책을 읽었다는 사실을 기억하지 못한다. 내 사고의 산물이라고 믿었던 몇 몇 명제가 이미 그 책에 줄과 함께 나타나 있었다. 과거의 책을 들춰볼때면 종종 겪는 일이지만 언제나 놀라곤 한다. 내가 지난 번 그 수많은 선택 요건 중 페미니즘을 골랐던 것도 사실은 운명처럼 예정되있었던 것이다. 다시금 라캉의 표현을 빌리자면, 나는 내가 존재하지 않는 곳에서 생각했던 것이다.

인간은 스스로를 소외시키며 사회화된다. 이 때 소외란 스스로가 스스로를 나타낼 수 없음을 뜻한다. 이는 전세계와의 관계에서도 마찬가지인데, 이 소외의 과정은 언어를 습득하면서 이뤄진다. 코카콜라를 코카콜라로 부르는 순간, 코카콜라의 본질은 소외된다. 그 누구도 코카콜라의 본질을 말로 설명할 수 없다. 왜냐면 말이 개입되는 순간 코카콜라는 코카콜라가 아니므로.

불교에 관심이 있다면, 그 중에서도 禪에 관심이 있다면 아마 이것이 매우 친숙하게 들릴 것이다. 2년 정도 전에 나는 현각 스님의 강연을 들은 적이 있다. 현각 스님은 숭산 스님의 제자인데, 숭산 스님은 2004년에 돌아가셨다. 나는 다비식에는 가지 못하고 돌아가신지 사흘 후에 화계사에 찾아가 영정 앞에 꽃을 놓고 그의 외국인 제자들과 맞절을 하고 왔다. 커피를 얻어 먹고 있는데 지위가 좀 있어보이는 두꺼운 안경을 쓴 젊은 스님이 나와 동행자에게 조화를 옮겨줄 것을 부탁했다. 조화는 상당히 무거웠으며 매우 많았다. 그때 나는, 내가 만약 스님이라면 직접 옮겼을 것이고 그랬다면 누군가 도와줬을 것이라고 생각했다. 기억하는지 모르겠지만, 성철 스님은 안경을 쓰지 않았고, 숭산 스님 역시 마찬가지다. (나중에 생각해보니 숭산 스님도 안경을 쓰긴 썼다.) 이후로 나는 안경 쓴 애들은 스님으로 생각하지 않기로 했다. 깨달음을 얻어야 좋은 시력과 싸가지를 얻는 것일까?  어쨌든 현각 스님은 안경을 썼고, 나도 안경을 썼지만. 내가 숭산 스님을 알게된 건, 순전히 도올 때문이었는데, 그의 불교 비판 서적을 읽고 난 후였다. 아이러니하게도 불교에는 전혀 관심이 없던 내가 불교 비판서를 읽고 불교에 매료됐으니, 그와 함께 도올은 소외됐다. 하나를 선택하면 무엇이든 하나는 소외되기 마련이다.

현각 스님은 코카콜라 캔을 가리키며 말했다. " 코카콜라가 여기 있습니다. " 그리고는 캔을 따서 마셨다. " 자, 이제 코카콜라는 어디 있습니까? " 그리고 나중에 화장실로 따라오면 보여줄 수 있다고 말했다. 아마 지금 그 코카콜라는 정화조를 지나 염소 소독 되어 어느 가정의 주전자에 들어있을지도 모를일이다. 그건 코카콜라인가?

동양적인 것은 신비롭지 않다. 그만큼의 지식과 지혜가 서양에도 있다. 사실 동양이 신비롭다는 환상은 서양이 만들어낸 것이고, 동양인들은 그것을 받아들여 서양인처럼 생각하는 -- 매우 이상한 모습이다. 매우 당연하게도 지구 안에서 다르고 달라봐야 다를 것이 없다. 그래서 나는 일반적으로 묘사되는 신, 괴물, 외계인 등을 믿지 않는다. 왜냐하면 너무나 인간적이니까. 신은 너무 신 같이 생겼고, 괴물은 너무 괴물 같다. 외계인은 또 왠지 어디서 너무나 많이 본 모습이다. 그게 인간의 한계다.

유태인의 위대함은 바로 추상적인 신을 만들어낸 것이라고 한다. 그렇다. 우상을 없앤 것도 그 연장선상의 일이다. 신을 추상적인 것으로 만들므로써 세계적인 보편성을 획득할 수 있었다. 상상력. 그들은 무엇이든 형상화하고 정의내리면 그 속에 인간적인 것이 녹아나 드러날 수 밖에 없음을 깨달았던 것이다. 아무 것도 표현할 수 없지만 모든 것을 표현할 수 있는 추상적인 신. 그것 참, 위대하지 아니한가. 그럼에도 불구하고 우리 머리 속엔 언젠가부터 신의 형상, 천사의 형상, 악마의 형상이 머리 속에 자리잡고 있다.

타인의 말에, 어떤 글에 마음이 흔들리는 것 역시 우리의 무의식이 언어로 구조화되어 있기 때문이다. 우리 자신이 언어 속에 소외되어 있기 때문이다. 말과 글은 우리 자체에 아무런 영향도 미칠 수 없다. 왜냐면 그것은 미약한 공기의 울림이거나 단순히 시각적 이미지기 때문이다. 하지만 우리 모두는 영향을 받는다. 이때의 우리는 언어 속에 소외된 우리다. 생각해보라 아프리카인이 아프리카어로 욕을 하면 열 받을까.

고대로부터 문학이 위대한 무엇으로 추앙받았던 것은 다 이와 같은 이유 때문이다. 우리 자체가 문학의 구성 요소로 이루어져있다.

병신들, 저능아들은 딱 보면 병신이고 저능아임을 알 수 있다. 그들은 속이지 않는다. 너무나 쉽게 알아볼 수 있다. 그들은 환유하지도, 은유하지도 않는다. 있는 그대로는 보여주면, 우린 그들이 병신이고 저능아임을 알아 본다. 그러나 우리는 죽을 때까지, 알츠하이머病에 걸려 벽에 똥칠을 하기 전까지 스스로를 감추고 산다. 환유와 은유의 주체가 되어 스스로를 치환하고 압축한다. 우리는 결코 서로를 알 수 없고, 서로에게 다가설 수 없으며, 서로를 사랑할 수 없다.

나는 라캉이 두 번이나 결혼했다는 사실이 놀랍다. 얘도 안경을 썼다.

March Stakes

John Battaglia Memorial
March 6th

 Turfway Park
 1 1/16
 Value: $100,000

 1st K One King - 3w 1st turn, inherited lead 5/8 pl, drew off,ridden out
 2nd Fort La Roca - 4w early, reserved, no match for winner
 3rd Make Your Mark - inside, unhurried, middle move inside 2nd turn, tired

 Also ran: La War, Fly Forever, Mark's Mane Man, Torch Majic, Sweeping Racer,
           Kyd Dynamite

 Fractional times: 22.65, 46.28, 1:11.63, 1:37.56, , 1:44.19 - SLOPPY

 Pedigree: Apalachee - Tis Michelle, by Native Charger

 Owner: Yoshiko Sato                        Trainer: Akiko M. Gothard

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El Camino Real Derby
March 6th

 Bay Meadows
 1 1/16
 Value: $200,000

 1st Cliquot - broke off balance, stlkd 2w, led into lane, drifted in, held
 2nd Charismatic - allowed to settle, saved ground both turns, angled out, rallied
 3rd No Cal Bread - stumbled start, stalked 3wide, failed to respond

 Also ran: Sunday Stroll, Brave Gun, Tobycapote, Absolute Harmony

 Fractional times: 22.87, 46.14, 1:10.19, 1:36.81, , 1:43.29 - FAST

 Pedigree: Bertrando - Pharapache, by Lyphard

 Owner: 505 Farms                        Trainer: John A. Shirreffs

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Swale Stakes (Gr. III)
March 13th

 Gulfstream Park
 7f
 Value: $100,000

 1st Yes It's True - dueled inside, bumped late, edged rival, driving
 2nd Texas Glitter - dueled outside, bumped late, just missed, gamely
 3rd Lucky Roberto - chased pace, no late response

 Also ran: Lifeisawhirl, Corroborator

 Fractional times: 22.00, 44.07, 1:08.68, , , 1:22.29 - FAST

 Pedigree: Is It True - Clever Monique, by Clever Trick

 Owner: Padua Stables                Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas

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Florida Derby (Gr. I)
March 13th

 Gulfstream Park
 1 1/8
 Value: $750,000

 1st Vicar - stalked four wide, bid turn,gamely, hard drive
 2nd Wondertross - behind horses turn, altered course late, just missed
 3rd Cat Thief - dueled between horses, fought gamely, weakened

 Also ran: Certain, First American, Adonis, Aly's Alley, Casanova Star,
           Grits'n Hard Toast, Valid Trefaire

 Fractional times: 23.81, 48.35, 1:12.73, 1:37.97, , 1:50.83 - FAST

 Pedigree: Wild Again - Escrow Agent, by El Gran Senor

 Owner: J. B. Tafel                        Trainer: Carl A. Nafzger

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San Felipe (Gr. II)
March 13th

 Santa Anita
 1 1/16
 Value: $250,000

 1st Prime Timber - saved ground, came out lane, clear,driving
 2nd Exploit - chased, no match, held 2nd
 3rd High Wire Act - speed, set pace inside, fought back, just missed 2nd

 Also ran: Finder's Gold, Company Approval, Fighting Falcon, Eagleton

 Fractional times: 23.18, 46.96, 1:11.35, 1:36.01, , 1:42.16 - FAST

 Pedigree: Sultry Song - Wine Taster, by Nodouble

 Owner: Aaron U. & Marie D. Jones              Trainer: Bob Baffert

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Louisiana Derby (Gr. II)
March 14th

 Fair Grounds
 1 1/16
 Value: $640,000

 1st Kimberlite Pipe - bobbled, restrained, inside trip, driving, nose
 2nd Answer Lively - 3-wide both turns, bid, forced out late
 3rd Ecton Park - saved ground, bid final turn, swung out 5-wide, just missed

 Also ran: Valhol, General Challenge, Stellar Brush, Silver Chadra, Royal Hero

 Fractional times: 24.02, 48.13, 1:12.91, 1:37.44, , 1:43.56 - FAST

 Pedigree:  Take Me Out - Rajas Secret, by Storm Bird 

 Owner: Prairie Star Racing & John D. Gunther

 Trainer: Dallas Stewart

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Rebel Stakes - G3
March 21

 Oaklawn
 1 1/16
 Value: $125,000

 1st Etbauer - broke well, dueled inside, shook free, lasted, solid effort
 2nd Desert Demon - saved ground, angled out second turn, coming late
 3rd Kutsa - set down drive, brushed midstretch, willingly for show

 Also ran: Fantastic Finish, Cayman Cat, Middleworth Bay, Jim'smrtee, Air Rocket,
           Temperence Time, Warhead, Big Rascal

 Fractional times: 22.63, 46.11, 1:10.92, 1:37.34, , 1:44.02 - FAST

 Pedigree: Silver Deputy - Insurprise, by Greinton (GB)

 Owner: Kaaren & Hays Biggs

 Trainer: Steve Wren

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Tampa Bay Derby
March 21

 Tampa Bay Derby
 1 1/16
 Value: $150,000

 1st Pineaff - void early speed, inside middle move, angled out, clear
 2nd Menifee - stalked pace, bid mid stretch, hung late
 3rd Doneraile Court - pressed pace, clear lead stretch, weakened late

 Also ran: Groomstick Stock's, San Gennaro, Slew the Message

 Fractional times: 23.21, 47.35, 1:12.52, 1:38.91, , 1:45.33 - FAST

 Pedigree: Pine Bluff - Kerplop, by Affirmed

 Owner: Joyce & Roy Monroe

 Trainer: Kenneth G. McPeek

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Gotham Stakes  - G3
March 21

 Aqueduct
 1 mile
 Value: $150,000

 1st Badge - outrun early, steady advance, split rivals, by 7 1/2
 2nd Apremont - quickly in front, set pace, drifted badly stretch, held place
 3rd Robin Goodfellow - outrun early, 5 wide move, drifted in stretch

 Also ran: Perfect Score, Mr. Katowice, Holmdel, Successful Appeal,
           Takingthehardline, Philabusta, Shadow Caster, Country Deed

 Fractional times: 22.29, 44.77, 1:09.43, , , 1:34.72

 Pedigree: Air Forbes Won - Revenge Time, by Raja's Revenge
 Owner: Southbelle Stable

 Trainer: Joseph Aquilino

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Gallery Furniture.com Stakes
March 27

 Turfway Park
 1 1/8
 Value: $750,000

 1st Stephen Got Even - 6wide 1st turn, forwardly placed, 6wide 2nd turn, clear drvg
 2nd K One King - 5wide 1st turn, pressed pace, brief lead, 2nd best
 3rd Epic Honor - striking distance, steadied 1/2 pole, drifted 1/8 pole

 Also ran: Straight Man, Lethal Instrument, The Groom is Red, Aly's Alley,
           Machine to Tower

 Fractional Times: 24.33, 49.05, 1:13.00, 1:37.05, , 1:49.03 - FAST

 Pedigree: A.P. Indy - Immerse, by Cox's Ridge

 Owner: Stephen C. Hilbert                Trainer: Nicholas P. Zito

April Stakes

Santa Anita Derby (Gr. I)
April 3rd

 Santa Anita Park
 1 1/8
 Value: $750,000

 1st General Challenge - pressed pace, gained command, drew clear, drvg
 2nd Prime Timber - bobbled start, saved ground, made move 2nd turn, 2nd best
 3rd Desert Hero - off in air, stalked pace, bid 3/8, outfinished

 Also ran: Charismatic, Walk That Walk, Capsized, Honest Lady, High Wire Act

 Fractional Times: 23.46, 47.30, 1:11.46, 1:36.29, , 1:48.92 - FAST

 Pedigree: General Meeting - Excellent Lady, by Smarten

 Owner: Golden Eagle Farm                      Trainer: Bob Baffert

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Flamingo Stakes (Gr. III)
April 3rd

 Hialeah Park
 1 1/8
 Value: $250,000

 1st First American - 4 wide rally, took over stretch, greenly, drvg
 2nd Forty One Carats - stalked pace, brief lead, 2nd best
 3rd Vision and Verse - checked 1st turn, made up ground, no threat

 Also ran: Silver Season, Shut Out Time, Prime Directive,
           Valid Reprized, Cryptodiplomacy

 Fractional Times: 23.53, 46.85, 1:10.71, 1:35.96, , 1:48.90 - FAST

 Pedigree: Quiet American - In Jubilation, by Isgala

 Owner: T N T Stud                        Trainer: Eduardo Camaroni

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Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (Gr. I)
April 10th

 Keeneland Race Course
 1 1/8
 Value: $750,000

 1st Menifee - 4 wide 1st turn, dropped back, angled out 3/16 pole, bid, clear
 2nd Cat Thief - foreward, 3w, bid 7/16 pole, stayed gamely
 3rd Vicar - vied inside, dropped back 5/16 pl, came again 1/8 pl, gamely

 Also ran: Kimberlite Pipe, Lemon Drop Kid, Wondertross, Pineaff, Prado's Landing

 Fractional times: 23.24, 47.02, 1:10.98, 1:36.04, , 1:48.66 - FAST

 Pedigree: Harlan - Anne Campbell, by Never Bend

 Owner: Arthur B. Hancock III and James H. Stone

 Trainer: W. Elliott Walden

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Wood Memorial (Gr. II)
April 10th

 Aqueduct
 1 1/8
 Value: $600,000

 1st Adonis - speed in hand, four wide 2nd turn, drew clear, driving
 2nd Best of Luck - outrun early, between horses 2nd turn, 5 wide 1/4 pole, gamely
 3rd Cliquot - speed inside, contested pace, held third

 Also ran: Badge, The Groom is Red, Swamp, Machine to Tower, David,
           Karly's Harley, Bugatti, Robin Goodfellow

 Fractional Times: 23.30, 46.88, 1:10.79, 1:35.26, , 1:47.71 - FAST

 Pedigree:  Kris S. - Dixie Card, by Dixieland Band 

 Owner: Paraneck Stable                   Trainer: Nicholas P. Zito

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Arkansas Derby (Gr. II)
April 10

 Oaklawn Park
 1 1/8
 Value: $500,000

 1st Valhol - pressed pace off rail, gained command second turn, driving
 2nd Certain - move 3wide 2nd turn, no match for winner drive
 3rd Torrid Sand - outside advance, came out, brushed rival midstretch

 Also ran: Ecton Park, Answer Lively, Etbauer, Saint's Honor

 Fractional times: 22.52, 46.03, 1:10.25, 1:36.15, , 1:49.30 - FAST

 Pedigree: Diazo - Slycel, by Cryptoclearance

 Owner: James D. Jackson                    Trainer: Dallas E. Keen

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Bay Shore Stakes (Gr. III)
April 10

 Aqueduct
 7f
 Value: $110,000

 1st Perfect Score -bumped start, 3w move 2nd turn, dug in, got the nod
 2nd Royal Ruby - bumped start, roughed up, stumbled, pinched back, gamely
 3rd Prince Monty - speed in hand, game finish inside

 Also ran: Blacksage Alley, Kettle Won, Silk Broker, Steppin' Lightly,  
           Too Personal

 Fractional times: 22.59, 45.16, 1:09.82, , , 1:22.98

 Pedigree: Personal Hope - Ten For Ten, by Proper Reality

 Owner: Harry C. Meyerhoff and Tom O. Meyerhoff

 Trainer: Grover G. Delp

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Coolmore Lexington Stakes - G2
April 18

 Keeneland
 8 1/2f
 Value: $378,700

 1st Charismatic - strikng distance, 3 wide, bid 1/8, drew clear, drvng
 2nd Yankee Victor - pressed pace, bid, led, 1/4 pole, gamely to 1/16 pl
 3rd Finder's Gold - reserved early, 4 wide 1/4 pole, brushed 3/16, hung

 Also ran: Epic Honor, Successful Appeal, Zanetti,
           Grits'n Hard Toast, Walk That Walk, Lucky Roberto,
           Texas Glitter, Throwthebookatem, Shake Me Wake Me

 Fractional times: 23.20, 46.92, 1:10.74, 1:34.99, , 1:41.06 - FAST

 Pedigree: Summer Squall - Bali Babe, by Drone

 Owner: Beverly J. and Robert B. Lewis

 Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas

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Lone Star Derby - G3
April 18

 Lone Star Park
 8 1/2f
 Value: $301,650

 1st T B Track Star - forwardly placed, rallied final turn, drove clear
 2nd Desert Demon - unhurried, strong move, heavy urging, willingly
 3rd Congratulate - opened up, no finish

 Also ran: Black Mercury, Moon Over Prospect, Caledonian Colors, Torioso,
           Noble Doctrine, Jim'smrtee, Lexington Park, Bosque County

 Fractional times: 22.80, 45.72, 1:10.36, 1:36.33, , 1:42.92 - FAST

 Owner: Kevin Candies & Le Development Llc

 Trainer: Christopher Candies

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Derby Trial S - G3
April 24

 Churchill Downs
 8f
 Value: $114,800

 1st Patience Game - in traffic, 4w turn, took over, stayed clear
 2nd Prime Directive - bumped start, 4w move turn, rallied, 2nd best
 3rd Straight Man - set pace, tired late

 Also ran: Yes It's True, Lead Em Home, Kutsa, Doneraile Court, Hector, Nebrasska

 Fractional times: 23.18, 46.35, 1:11.50, 1:24.54, , 1:37.86 - FAST

 Pedigree: Woodman - Starboard Tack, by Seattle Slew

 Owner: The Thoroughbred Corp

 Trainer: Alex L. Hassinger

May Stakes

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WHAS-11: 
May 2

Churchill Downs-FAST

5f 1st-Yes It's True-jolted at start, went to lead, won by nose
   2nd-Tactical Cat-bumped start, pressed pace, drew even, just missed
   3rd-Alannan-four wide at turn, didn't kick in

Also ran-  Saratoga Summer, Gabe a Nator, Iron Pyrite,
           Miss Kitty's City, Ghost Starr, Dallas Earl

Winning Time: :57.66  (tied the track record)

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Great Arizona Futurity              May 3

Turf Paradise-FAST

3f  1st Kyler Chase-good start, went to lead, maintained lead of one
    2nd Ivor Express-good start, second by half
    3rd Madam Mem-good start, didn't kick in

Also ran- Singing Diablo, Irish Regalia, Mr. Victor,
          Blue Wave, Private Force

Winning Time: :32 4/5

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Nursery Stakes                      May 10

Hollywood Park-FAST

4.5f 1st-Apollitician-closed from second to win by 1/2, won driving
     2nd-Weekend Squall-closed from second to third
     3rd-Darlin' Echo-led till stretch, faded

Also ran- Argentina Avenue, Pyrite Velvite, Crystal Ann,
          Time for Bolger, Can Can Alexis, Knife Fork Swoon, Berl Lee
Winning Time: :52

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Hialeah Juvenile Stakes              May 22

Hialeah Park-FAST

5f  1st-Valid Reprized-closed from fourth to win by head
    2nd-Do It My Way-set pace, just failed
    3rd-Heron's Franklin-pressed pace outside, just missed

Also ran- Mark of Erin, T W Goose, Stretch Emout, Pleasant Fource

Winning Time: 1:00.18

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Kentucky Breeder's Cup S.: 
May 25

Churchill Downs-FAST

5.5f  1st-Yes It's True-took the lead, away by two, won by 1 1/4
      2nd-Tactical Cat-pressed pace, slowly gaining at finish
      3rd-Alannan-closed from fifth to third in the stretch

Also ran- Saratoga Summer, Prime Detective, Over Fan, Memento,
          Discrimination

Winning Time: 1:03.61  (beat track record by 1/5)

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Westchester Stakes: 
May 25

Hollywood Park-FAST

4.5f  1st-Sea Twister-maintained 1 length lead til wire, won by head
      2nd-Robahush-closed quickly from fourth, just missed
      3rd-Noble Wizard-good postition, slowly moving up

Also ran- Time Bandit, Bold 'n Brawny, What Say You

Winning time:  :51.91

June Stakes

Cinderella Stakes                          June 7

Hollywood Park

5 1/2f   1st-Western Woman-took the lead, led throughout, ridden out
         2nd-Weekend Squall-closed quickly from fourth, strong finish
         3rd-Darlin' Echo-chased speed, faded

Also ran: Time to Meet, Russian Mistress, Misty Mamoon,
          Proudtobeajones, Pyrite Velvet, Emerging Class,
          Appollitician, Dealinwiththedevil

Winning time: 1:04.37

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Prairie Gold Juvenile S.                    June 13

Prairie Meadows
 5f 1st-Pleasure Caller-sprinted to the lead, opened by 5
    2nd-Silver Deposit-slow start, rushed from 4, closed strongly
    3rd-Rokebys Charm-ran evenly, no threat

Also ran:Texasarkie, Deputy Bunk, Risk the Farm, Starship Express,
                             That'S Rare

Winning time: :58.29

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Kindergarden Futurity                          June 13

Ruidoso Downs

5f   1st-Kyler Chase
     2nd-Bubbafullarun
     3rd-Calle de Ciello

Also ran: Snip N Rip, Ever Now and Then, Call Me Sweetness,
          Noble Destiny, Bold Fascination, Shecks Command,
          Mountain Mist

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Victoria S.
June 13
Woodbine

5f   1st-Erlton-set pace, won easily
     2nd-Excess Thrilling-stalked pace, 3 wide, tired
     3rd-Political Move-pressed pace, 3wide, dropped back at 1/4, held

Also ran: Cut the Line, You'Re too Much, Four G'S, My Guy Joe

Winning time: :58.8

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Captain Condo Stakes
June 20

Emerald Downs
5 1/2f-colts and geldings

  1st-Bay Runner-ran off to 7 length lead, barely held on, won by 1/2
  2nd-El Diago-stalked pace in 2nd, full of run, ran out of ground
  3rd-The Chosin Few-settled in 10th, made up ground, missed by 3/4

Also ran: Greater Justice, Stop Along Cadillac, Hot Jazz Express,
       Flying in Orbit, Ita Be Me, Just Plain Larry, Evening News,
                   Northern Flag, Shamrock Legends

Winning Time: 1:04.60

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Haggin Stakes                        June 20

Hollywood Park
5 1/2f

    1st-Irrevelent-stalked pace in 3rd, 3 wide at 1/8, dug in gamely
    2nd-Waki American-Awkward start in 6th, outside, game try
    3rd-Noble Wizard-dueled, outfinished

Also ran: Slew Re Me, Lightning Saint, Bold N' Brawny, Time Bandit,
          Herculano

Winning Time: 1:05.21

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Bashford Manor Stakes: 
June 27

Churchill Downs
6f

    1st-Time Bandit-dueled on the outside, lost whip, 1/16 pole, clear
    2nd-Is it True-dueled inside, 2nd best
    3rd-Haus of Dehere-slow start, bumped at 1/8 pole, all out

Also ran: Saratoga Summer, Chief Howcome, Robahush, Late Carson,
          Fantastisch

Winning Time: 1:10.78

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TTA Sales Colts and Geldings Futurity: 
June 27

Lone Star Park
5 1/2f

 1st-El Sancho-Late rally, split horses turn, 6 wide, closed in a rush
 2nd-Wings of Jones-settled, 4 wide, loomed bodly, outfinished
 3rd-Creek Bottom-rushed to contention, pressed pace, lead, faltered
 4th-Grannie's Wayne-bumped start, came from 7th, gaining

Also ran: Brassy Wells, Teed off, Sandia Slew, Develish Texan,
          Secret So n'So, Tidehaven, Box Fan Dan, Seneca Sachem

Winning time: 1:05.11


July Stakes

Tremont S.
July 4

Belmont  5 1/2 f

  1st-Tactical Cat-broke running, drew away
  2nd-Lucky Roberto-never far back, rallied stretch, dug in gamely
  3rd-King's Crown-far back early, rallied 5 wide, finished well

Also ran: Prime Directive, Heroofthegame, Puncher, Glockenspiel,
           Waller,  Political Move

Winning Time: 1:03.33-FAST  (Stakes record-1:03)

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Clarendon S.
July 4
Woodbine  5 1/2 f

  1st-Daytime Robbery-away quickly, pressed pace, drew clear, driving
  2nd-Personallyspeaking-hustled along, dueled, weakened, second best
  3rd-Golden Tai-hustled along, 3 wide, no threat

Also ran:Widow Spider, Explosive Victory, Four G's, Grey Goblin

Winning Time:  1:06.40-SLOPPY

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Canterbury Juvenile Stakes             July 11

Canterbury Park
5 1/2 f

  1st-Lovesome Legend-quick start, led by 2, won driving
  2nd-Wicklow Friday- good start, in 4th, late move, not enough
  3rd-D's Dancing Sophie-tracked leader, in 2nd, faded

Also ran: Moment of Ecstacy, Up the Sandcreek,
          Prairie Tribute, Lildeucecoupe, Sky Illusion

Winning Time: 1:05

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Emerald Express S.
July 12

Emerald Downs
6f

  1st-Crosswater-hustled along, set pace, cleared, just lasted
  2nd-The Chosin Few-settled in 7th, late rally, closed quickly
  3rd-It뭩 a Cinch-awayquickly, dueled, nothing left
  4th-Ita Be Me-taken back to 9th , late rally, full of run

Also ran: Crafty La, Crazy Legs, Master of Destiney,
        Just Plain Larry, Notsosaintly, I Just Can뭈 Wait

Winning Time: 1:12.40

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Graduation Stakes          July 12

Assiniboia Downs
5f

1st  Shakey Terms-back early, late rally, won going away
2nd Abomodeso-lead field, just missed
3rd Grand Destination-far back, late move, strong finish

Winning Time:1:07 2/5

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Criterium Stakes              July 18,

Calder   5 1/2f
1st B L's Sweep-bumped start, stalked pace, 4th , late move, driving
2nd Citysalt-pressed pace outside, lead in stretch, gave way
3rd Ten Pound Test-stalked pace outside

Also ran: Bold Advantage, Pistol Star, Bien Caliente,
          Diablo'S Legend,  Timely Turquoise

Winning time: 1:07.06

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Primer Stakes         July 18,

Laurel   5 1/2f
1st Erlton-dueled, drew clear, won driving
2nd Waller-stalked pace, late move, second best
3rd Perfect Score-stalked pace, made bid, weakened

Also ran: Jovial Brush, Shot Gun Frank, Raire Standard,
          Bobs Glitter, Mykanos

Winning time: 1:04.72

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Colin Stakes
July 18,

Woodbine  6f
1st Excess Thrilling-went for the lead, drew clear, driving
2nd Taos-three wide, made late move, closing ground
3rd Appealing Phylly-vied for lead,squeezed 3/8 pole,weakened
 
Also ran: Personallyspeaking, Matt'S Appeal, Valid N Bold,
          Sunnys Tuff E Nuff, Hit The Road Beau

Winning time: 1:12

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Idaho Cup Juvenile Stakes              July 18,

Les Bois Park
5 furlongs

1st Mandanna-broke third, accelerated, won going away, by 10 lengths
2nd Trophy Edition-broke slow, made up ground, 3 1/4 lengths clear
3rd Bright Leader-middle of pack, made late move

Also ran: Quiet Syns, Rex from Rexburg, Larrys Lady, Omen,
          Turn to the Lady, Nellie

Winning time: 0:57.2

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Cleveland Kindergarten Stakes          July 19,

Thistledown
6f

1st Watch This-settled, circled field, closed with a rush, going away
2nd St L'Enjoleur-broke sharply, dueled, held place
3rd Alice'S Magic - rushed to lead, set pressured pace, outfinished

Also ran: Confederate Lass, Stalkancer, Detailed Play, City Gem,
          Already Great, Frenchs Sea Kale

Winning Time: 1:12.26

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Hollywood Juvenile Championship
July 19,

Hollywood Park
6f-GR. III

1st Yes It's True-fast break, dueled, drew clear, driving, won by 6
2nd O' Rey Fantasma-pressed pace, inside, held on for 2nd
3rd Wordly Manner-wide all the way, good effort, just missed place

Also ran: Primary Action, Yosemite, Waki American, Sea Twister

Winning time: 1:09 2/5

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Middleground Stakes            July 19,

Lone Star Park
6f

1st Wings of Jones-unhurried early, stalked pace in 6, closed fast
2nd Brassy Wells-stalked pace, late lead, outfinished
3rd Lou's Candi-hustled along, stalked pace, gained lead, gave way

Also ran: Ruff Ruckus, Answer Lively, El Sancho, Warhead
          Little Baby, Sandia Slew, Moody Man, Delta Bandito 
 
Winning Time: 1:11.35

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Laddie Stakes                     July 25
Canterbury Park
5 1/2f

  1st Bleu Victoriate-broke 6th, settled off leaders, going away, by 3
  2nd Lildeucecoupe-broke quickly, took lead, couldn't hold on, clear by 1
  3rd Srijan-broke seventh, settled, late move, strong finish

Also ran: Staccato, Karen's Matt Catt, Turkey Tracks,
         Muffin and Butter, Gee Man, T C's Top Choice, Special Creek

Winning Time: 1:06.75

(start-good for all except T C's Top Choice)

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Rio Grande Futurity                  July 25

Ruidoso Downs
6f

 1st Full Throttle-back early, late move, strong finish, won by 2
 2nd Callmesweetness-middle of the pack, made move, 2nd best
 3rd Kyler Chase-broke well, tracked leader in 2nd, got lead, couldn't hold on

Also ran: Major Nelson, Shecks Command, Fappianos Ego, Choke N Go
          Bubbafullarun, Nancy's Nambe, Clear Blue Skies, Call Mundy
          Mister P

Winning time: 1:13.4

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Sequoia Stakes                   July 26

Ellis Park
6f

  1st Aly's Alley-bumped start, forced out, settled 5th, bobbled, ridden out
  2nd McKendree-sluggish start, bumped, stalked pace, five wide bid, 2nd best
  3rd Late Carson-dueled into the final furlong, then weakened

Also ran: Over Fan, Wicklow Friday, Dawn Flies By, Known Tune

Winning time: 1:12

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Graduation StakesJuly 29,

Del Mar
6f-CAL Bred

  1st Daring General-broke slowly, settled in 5th, closed rapidly, won by neck
  2nd Tillie's Victor-broke running, took the lead, drew off, just missed
  3rd Reno Hightower-broke midpack, closed slightly

Also ran: Tour Pure, Yosemite, Mountain Bear, Sizzling Summer,
          I'monfireforyou, What Say You

Winning Time: 1:11 3/5-FAST

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Sanford Stakes
July 30,

Saratoga
6f-(gr III)

1st Time Bandit-hustled from gate, chased pace, bumped, prevailed
2nd Prime Directive-hustled, hard-ridden between rivals, game finish outside
3rd Texas Glitter-hustled clear, set pace, clear into deepstretch, bumped, steadied

Also ran: Noteasybeingreen, Lucky Roberto, Lecture, King's Crown,
          Color of Smoke, Informal Attire

Winning Time: 1:11.59


August Stakes

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Clever Trevor Stakes               August 1st,
Remington Park
5 1/2 f

 1st  Trickey Crew - dueled,clear,kept to drive, won by 8 1/2 lengths
 2nd  Tiswin - stalked pace 3 wide,lacked bid
 3rd  Balko Bay - stalked pace 4 wide,lacked bid

Also ran: Two Pappa'S, Hope for Luck, Native Gamini,
          Joes Dingee Dee 

Winning Time: 1:04.67-FAST

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Bull Page StakesAugust 2,

Woodbine
6f

 1st Indian Trouble-stalked leaders in 5th, slipped through, going away, by 1 1/2
 2nd Festive Knight-between horses, tight, up late, 2 3/4 clear
 3rd Under Par-hustled, 4 wide, pressed pace, weakened late stretch

Also ran: Celus, Golden Tai, Vicky'S Micky, Four G'S, Blondetoonight,
          Yatsko, Dark Deputy

Winning time: 1:12-FAST
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Tyro StakesAugust 2,

Monmouth Park
5 1/2 f

 1st DQHeroofthegame-broke inside, led by 4, just lasted, head
 2nd Delaware Township-bumped start, between horses, late rush, strong finish
 3rd Personal Note-bumped hard start, chased, no match top2

Disqualification-Heroofthegame: 4 horses involved in a bump at the start. Heroofthegame finished first, diqualified, pushed back to 4th. Delaware Township first, Personal Note second and Iron Pyrite third.

Also ran: Iron Pyrite, Citysalt, Expatriot

Winning time: 1:03.93

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Northwest Stallion Stakes
August 2,

Emerald Downs
6 1/2f

 1st Inclinator-set pace, drew off, won by 6 1/2
 2nd Ita Be Me-settled in 8th, made move, circled field, closed fast
 3rd Crafty La-stalked leaders, slipped through 1/16 pole, tired late

Also ran: Mandanna, El Tazar, El Diago, The Chosin Few, C. B. Time,
          Delight Me, Time Passages

Winning time: 1:17-FAST

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Osiris Stakes                   Aug 3,

Assiniboia Downs
6f

 1st McRyanne
 2nd Shakey Terms
 3rd Mac Express

Winning time: 1:13 3/5-SLOPPY

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Sales S.            Aug 3,

Hastings Park
6 1/2f

 1st Feutoomany
 2nd First Stringer
 3rd Admire Beauty

Winning time: 1:18

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Redwood Empire Stakes          Aug 7,

Sonoma County Fair
5 1/2f

 1st Bay Runner-quick start, 2 1/2 length lead, slowed the pace, all out, won by 1 1/4
 2nd Wild n' Wet-broke midpack, spaced out around the turn, late bid, up for 2nd by nose
 3rd Compensate-broke slowly, chased leader, not good enough

Also ran: Candi Man Can, Hishi's Desert Joy, Fra Cadfael

Winning time: 1:05 2/5-FAST

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Dr. Fager Stakes            Aug 8,

Calder Race Course
6f

 1st Ten Pound Test-bumped early, forced pace outside, gained lead, driving
 2nd Lifesawhirl-bumped start, lead by 2 1/2, gave way at end
 3rd Sly Rajab-ducked in start, broke last, steadied in 8th, late move, closed fast

Also ran: Orvald, Throwthebookatem, Valid Trefaire, Musical Dr.,
          Mr. United States

Winning time: 1:12.14

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Chris Christian Stakes        August 8

Les Bois Park
6 1/2f

 1st Bright Leader-good break, dueled on inside, pulled away, won by 1 1/4
 2nd Really for Cy-fast break, dueled outside, faded
 3rd Trophy Edition-broke midpack, late move, finished well

Also ran: Hesa Gem, Maryanne Barnes, Buzz's Dancer, Jazzn,
          Ricky Rae, Dancing Jo

Winning time: 1:20.1-FAST

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Prince George Stakes          August 9

Laurel Park
6f

 1st Sejm'S Madness-dueled for the early lead, edged clear by 1 1/2
 2nd Jeanies Rob-dueled on the inside, gave way
 3rd Perfect Score-broke well, settled midpack, rallied on turn, up for third

Also ran: Search for Luv, Iron Pyrite, Skootin Skooter, Waller,
          Shot Gun Frank, Independent Guy

Winning time: 1:11

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Pioneer Stakes            August 9

Louisiana Downs
5 1/2f

 1st Strong Arm Robbery-dueled outside, pulled away, won going away by 6
 2nd Awishcometrue-dueled inside, no match for leader
 3rd Brassy Wells-last away, in tight start, improved position

Also ran: Blue Autumn, Newscaster, Show Me Something, The Real Affair

Winning Time: 1:05.05

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Best Pal Stakes          August 14

Del Mar
6 1/2 furlongs

1st Worldly Manners-between horses, 3 wide 1/4, drew clear, driving
2nd Domination-5 wide backstretch, continued outside, wide into lane
3rd Waki American-settled bit off rail, split horses late for third

Also ran: Admire the Flag, O'Rey Fantasma, Prized Demon, Sea Twister,
          Lou's Candi

Winning time: 1:16.78

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Ellis Park Juvenile

Ellis Park
7f

1st Hidden City-gained the lead inside, edged clear, kept to strong pressure
2nd Aly's Alley-well placed, loomed boldly, ducked out, 1-16 pole, bid, hung
3rd Shake Me Wake Me-no late response

Also ran: Ballard High, Mac's Rule, Matty D, Moon Over Prospect,
          Marvelous Martin, Badger Gold

Winning Time: 1:24

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Saratoga Special
August 19

Saratoga
6 1/2f (Gr. II)

1st Prime Directive-hustled inside, huge opening on the rail, drew away
2nd Silk Broker-rated outside, pressed pace, tired stretch
3rd Tactical Cat-speed outside, pressed pace, tired stretch

Also ran: Lifesawhirl

Winning time: 1:17.18-FAST

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Sapling Stakes
August 23

Monmouth Park
6f (gr. III)

1st Yes It's True-stumbled start, dueled, drew clear, won by 7
2nd Erlton -never far back, tried winner upper stretch, held place
3rd Heroofthegame-dueled outside, no match for winner, held show

Also ran: Unbridled Jet, Sejm's Madness, Two Punch Sonny, Klondlike Gold

Winning time: 1:10.09

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Vandal Stakes             August 23

Woodbine
6f

1st Catahoula Parish-in hand, stalked pace, three wide stretch, wore down rivals
2nd Personallyspeaking-broke sharply, set pace, dueled, weakened
3rd Bound to Astound-broke slowly, drew even, three wide, broke down midstretch

Also ran: Under Par

Winning time: 1:11.60-SLOPPY

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Brother Brown Stakes           August 23

Remington Park
6f

1st Trickey Crew-saved ground, angled off rail, bid between turn, dueled, prevailed
2nd Balko Bay-pressed pace outside, rallied, gave way
3rd No brag Just Fact-trailed, bid outside turn, flattened out

Also ran: Bank Robin, Roo Art's Flight

Winning time: 1:10.40

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WTBA Lads Stakes
August 29

Emerald Downs
1 mile

1st Mula Gula-well handled inside moved far turn angled out lead late in hand
2nd Notsosaintly-set pace dueled backstretch cleared upper caught late
3rd Edneator-pressed pace dueled backstretch lugged in upper greenly

Also ran: Vino Rossi, Crafty La, Mandanna, Naab a boat, Stopalong Cadillac,
          Nifty Drifter, Crazy Legs, South City

Winning Time: 1:37.20-FAST

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Count Turf Stakes          August 29

Delaware Park
6f Dirt

1st Erlton-dueled early, pulled away then was hand ridden after losing whip
2nd Skootin Skooter-bobbled after start, bid 4 wide after half and outfinished rest
3rd Regal Flash-bore in, bumped rival start then made mild rally inside

Also ran: Iron Pyrite, Abu Leil, Tommyhawk Tyson, Tipdover

Winning time: 1:12.64

September Stakes

September Stakes

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I'm Smokin' Stakes            September 2

Del Mar
5 1/2f

1st I'monfireforyou-bumped start, 10th till stretch, rallied between horses, up late
2nd Starship-angled in, dueled between horses to stretch, caught late
3rd Cut for Luv-saved ground until near stretch, came out, loomed, bested rest

Also ran: Reno Hightower, Bold 'N Brawny, Proud Louie, Tour Pure,
          Amber's Beau, Sizzling Summer, Chubby's Brother, Avenue of Style

Winning time: 1:04.87

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Affirmed S.
Sept 5

Calder Race Course
7f

1st Sly Rajab-split rivals turn,swung 8 wide stretch,drew clear late,driving to win by 4
2nd Grade One-ducked in start,slipped through top stretch,led late,outfinished
3rd Ten Pound Test-blocked leaving backstretch,angled 5 wide turn,bid,outfinished

Also ran: Delaware Township, Throwthebookatem, Lifeisawhirl, Orvald,
          Pistol Star, Press Type

Winning time: 1:26.1-SLOPPY

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Hopeful StakesSeptember 5

Saratoga
7f

1st Lucky Roberto-close up outside, 3 wide move turn, dug in gamely, prevailed
2nd Tactical Cat-speed inside, set pressured pace, dug in gamely stretch
3rd Time Bandit-hustled inside, chased on rail, no rally

Also ran: Alli's Alley, Prime Directive, Excess Thrilling,
          Pettit's Quest

Winning time: 1:23.81-FAST

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Bird Catcher Stakes                 Sept 5

 Northlands Park
 6 1/2f

 1st C D Ruckus-away alertly, drew clear first turn, drew off, easily
 2nd Klondike Trail-saved ground, gaining backstretch, got thru, blocked, late gain
 3rd Lynn's Dream-saved ground, chased, weakened stretch

 Also ran: It Is, Code Name Fred, Alert and Ready, Danish Dynamite

 Winning time: 1:18.40

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San Mateo Juvenile Stakes          Sept 6

Bay Meadows
6f

1st Bay Runner-sharp break, lead by 1 1/2, pulled away
2nd Sample Copy-stalked leader, late move, second best
3rd Rub Don't Blot-last going into the stretch, late move, made up ground

Also ran: Absolute Harmony

Winning time: 1:10 1/5

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Cradle StakesSeptember 7

River Downs
1 1/16

1st Mountain Range-rail trip in 3rd, dueled down stretch, responded willingly
2nd Lecture-sat off pace, took lead at 3/4, dueled down stretch, couldn't hold on
3rd Shake Me Wake Me-bumped start, 12 lengths behind, cut through horses, up for third

Also ran: Olympic Journey, Silky Sweep, Matty D, Night Patrol,
          Informal Attire, Met, Courageous Drive, Cox's Sweep

Winning time: 1:45.4-FAST

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El Joven StakesSeptember 7

Retama Park
7 1/2f

1st Warhead-rushed to lead, in hand, closed willingly, ridden out
2nd Torioso-unhurried early, late rally, closed willingly, second best
3rd Frankly Tee Rific-checked first turn, hustled along, closed willingly, no threat

Also ran: Leo the Lucky, Ruff Ruckus, Aunt Sam, Coz Z. Nelson,
          Walla Baba

Winning time: 1:30.39-FAST (set new stakes record by 2/5)

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Prairie Meadows Freshman          September 7

Prairie Meadows
6f

1st Byron's Gold-rushed up early, gained command, unchallenged, won by 11 1/2
2nd Deputy Flag-stalked pace, second best, no match for winner
3rd Moment of Ecstacy-stalked pace, second best, no match for winner

Also ran: Little Bull Pine, Sugar Slot, Dingy'sblusette, Gold Shore
          Deputy Bunk, Senda King, Smells Fast

Winning time: 1:12.30

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Simcoe Stakes
Sept 7

Woodbine
7f Gr. III

1st China Ruckus-stalked pace, drew even 5 wide mid stretch, drew clear, driving
2nd Catahoula Parish-allowed to settle, middle of pack, closed willingly
3rd Festive Knight-stalked pace, closed gap 3 wide turn, drew even, weakened

Also ran: Personallyspeaking, Best of the Duck, C'N Stars, Steady Ruckus,
          Trixx, Olympic Bid, Ambert n' Percy

Winning time: 1:25 1/5-FAST

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Del Mar JuvenileSeptember 9

Del Mar
7f  (Gr. II)

1st Worldly Manner-settled off rail, gained command 2 wide 1/4, drew off, driving
2nd Daring General-off bit slow, settled, went 4 wide turn, finished well for 2nd
3rd Waki American-settled outside, 3 wide turn, split horses 1/8 for third

Also ran: Prenuptual Deal, Hidden City, Remote Controller, El Tango

Winning time: 1:23.05

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Continental Mile (1st division)     Sept 6

Monmouth Park
1 mile  turf

1st Breathtaking View-well placed, bid 3 wide between horses 3/8 pole, gamely, driving
2nd Hervy-middle of pack, bid 4 wide 3/8 pole, game try
3rd Weekend Money-dueled, drew clear 1/2 pole, weakened on inside late stretch

Also ran: Thehighestbidder, Ariel Cheif, Fire Zone, Millstreet,
          Great Appeal, Star of David

Winning time: 1:38.81

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Continental Mile (2nd division)     Sept 6

Monmouth Park
1 mile  turf

1st Imaginary Sword-pressed pace inside, angled out 3 wide 2nd turn, up in last yards
2nd Groomstick Stock's-forced 4 wide first turn, bid 4 wide 2nd turn, gamely, just missed
3rd Youknowwhatimean-dueled 3 wide, led mid stretch, gamely, just missed

Also ran: Dixie Victory, Clipboard Eddie, Tickle Me Red, Acquittal,
          Connecticut River, Thirty Six Hours, Dirty Doug

Winning time: 1:39.68

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Pa-Tha Juvenile         Sept 12

 Philadelphia Park
 6f

 1st Holy Pole-collared the pacesetter leaving the turn and edged clear
 2nd Jebular-broke alertly and finished well
 3rd Two Punch Sonny-saved ground setting the pace and faded in the drive

 Also ran: Search for Luv, Skootin Skooter, Mark of Erin

 Winning time: 1:09.52

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Juvenile S.               Sept 12

 Thistledown
 1 1/16

 1st Watch This-never far back, rallied, 4 wide 2nd turn, long drive, all out
 2nd U.S. Jay-stalked pace, drew even 3/8 pole, outfinished, gamely
 3rd Michael'S Raptor-away alertly, pressed pace, faded

Also ran: Rythmean, Detailed Play, Firm Ice, Mister Miyoshi, Hopeful Festin, Jockos Bid, Our Tres Bien

Winning time: 1:46.70-FAST

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Jonathon Dayton Stakes              Sept 12

 Meadowlands
 6f

 1st Jeanies Rob-dueled between horses to turn,then inside, drew clear mid stretch
 2nd Bensonhurst Bull-dueled 3 wide to turn, then outside to mid stretch, weakened
 3rd Puncher-dueled inside to turn, angled out 3 wide, lacked late response

 Also ran: Iron Pyrite, Klondlike Gold

 Winning time: 1:08.96-FAST

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Summer S.
September 12

 Woodbine
 1 mile turf

 1st Riddell's Creek-void early speed,12 behind, swung wide turn,closed with a rush 8 wide
 2nd Certainly Classic-void early speed, split horses upper stretch, just missed
 3rd Gallyn's Star-3 wide turn,loomed boldly,gained command mid str, flattened out

Also ran: Bacardi Boys, Cayuse, Ident, Satillo River, sing America, Golden Tai, Taos, Irish Fury, Sam Lord, Valid N Bold, Sultry Swing

 Winning time: 1:37.40

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Stardust Stakes               Sept 13

 Louisianna Downs
 6f

 1st Toss the Bag-behind first flight, strong move, ridden out, won by 8 1/2
 2nd Wesley Chapel Road-set the pace for a half, no match for winner
 3rd Cry Over Me-prompted pace outside, little left

 Also ran: A Gal's Man, Golden Meadow, Dunham's Bag

 Winning time: 1:12.50-SLOPPY

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No More Hard Times               Sept 13

 Remington Park
 7f turf

 1st Trickey Crew-led inside,clear,mild drive
 2nd Balko Bay-dueled,couldn't match strides late
 3rd All Storm-saved ground,lacked bid

Also ran: Clever Magician, Hope for Luck, Okie I am, Father Beau, Smileathebigdance

 Winning Time: 1:25.00-SLOPPY

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Gottstein Futurity
Sept 13

 Emerald Downs
 1 1/16

 1st Vino Rossi-allowed to settle moved 3/8 pole carried out ducked in mid brush
 2nd Mula Gula-well handled moved 3/8 pole drifted out 1/4 dueled brushed mid
 3rd Edneator-hustled along set fast pace right tapping lugged in stretch green

Also ran: Sun's Command, Twenty Questions, Crafty La, War Devil, El Tazar

Winning time: 1:43.20

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Swynford Stakes
Sept 19

 Woodbine
 7f

 1st Riddells Creek-off slowly, stalked pace between horses, drew clear, driving
 2nd Hit the road Beau-assumed command mid way backstretch,drew clear str, outfinished
 3rd Voluntas-broke sharply, stalked pace 3 wide, close up turn, flattened out

 Also ran: Zigwig

 Winning time; 1:25-FAST

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Futurity                Sept 20

 Belmont
 1 mile

 Lemon Drop kid-speed outside in hand, 3 wide turn, dug in gamely, up in time
 Yes It's True-speed in hand, set pace, clear into deepstretch, gamely inside
 Medievil Hero-speed in hand, inside trip, no rally

 Also ran: Polar Opposites, Fort La Roca

 Winning time: 1:37.50

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Gallery Furniture Kentucky cup JuvenileSept 26

 Turfway Park
 1 1/16

 1st Ally's Alley-carried 4 wide early, advanced 3 wide, 2nd turn, drew clear late
 2nd Time Bandit-angled out 3 wide, early, bid before half, continued well to end
 3rd Mac's Rule-vied for lead off inside, gained rail 2nd turn, weakened late

Also ran: Halo Romeo, Silky Sweep, Sataniste, Air Rocket, Shake Me Wake Me, Lecture

 Winning time: 1:45.63

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Dover Stakes                   Sept 26

 Delaware Park
 6f

 1st Erlton-away alertly, was well handled then drew off when roused
 2nd It's A Prospect-pressed pace 3 wide, no match for winner, best of the rest
 3rd Search for Luv-steadied 3/8 pole, angled out stretch, failed to respond

 Also ran: Jovial Brush, Shot Gun Frank

 Winning time: 1:10.94

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Juvenile Stakes                    Sept 26

 Woodbine
 6f

 1st C'N Stars-hustled along, stalked pace, drew even turn, drew off, driving
 2nd Widow Spider-void early speed, roused stretch, up for place
 3rd Best of the Duck-broke sharply, set pace from outside, moved to rail turn

Also ran: Tango Talent, Fallingbrooke Road, Tasmanian Tasso, Rajab's Dancer

 Winning time: 1:10.40

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Foolish Pleasure Stakes                  Sept 26

 Calder race Course
 1 mile

 1st One Last Trick-stumbled start,stalked,gained lead 1/8 pole,prevailed,driving
 2nd Johnny Dollar-bumped start, wide throughout, bid stretch, drifted, hung
 3rd Grade One-ducked out start, rallied far turn, couldn't sustain bid

Also ran: Watkindadealisthis, Shady Lawyer, Positively, Remote Controller, Do It My Way, Valid Reprized, Perfect Din

 Winning time: 1:41.98

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Illinois Cavalier Stakes                Sept 26

 Hawthorne
 6f

 1st Nervous Moment-set pace, fast pace, gamely driving
 2nd Byron's Gold-close up, inside, steadied turn, second best
 3rd I love Chicago-middle of pack, steady gain, rallied

Also ran: Chinkapin, Dr. Sal, Fact not Fiction, Cat at Play, Turbulent Way, Plumbline

 Winning time: 1:11.48

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Oklahoma Classic Juvenile             Sept 27

 Remington Park
 6f

 1st King of Scat-pressed pace,clear late,mild drive
 2nd Gray Wine-stalked pace 3 wide,bid late,no match
 3rd Hedorunrun-led inside,gave way late

Also ran: O K Harry, Hope for Luck, Show me Why, O'Fire Holler, Full O' Mischeif, Call Jim, Marcus L, Luvable Luther

 Winning time: 1:09.60

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Alamo Stakes                         Sept 31

 Sam Houston Race Park
 7f

 1st Itsacryingshame-set pace, clear late turn, much the best, by 7 1/2
 2nd Tricky Mocha-well back early, four deep turn, wide stretch, willingly
 3rd DHMr. Lump-settled midpack, outside on turn, weakened upper stretch
     DHCaptain Countdown-back early, eased outside stretch, made up ground

 Also ran: Hard Reign, Sahara Snow, Frankly Tee Riffic, Bad Boy Slew,
           Time to Dash, Timeless Pride

 Fractional times: 22.41, 45.02, 1:09.94, 1:23.13 -FAST

 Pedigree: Cure the Blues - Marie's Pride, by Saratoga Six

October Stakes

October Stakes

First Landing Stakes                        Oct 2

 Colonial Downs
 6f-dirt

 1st Blazing Colors-3-wide between horses turn, gamely, driving
 2nd Classical Jazz-wide turn, led mid stretch, gamely
 3rd Brian's Rose-bore in start, speed on rail, gave way

 Also ran: Ya Ta Hay, Key The Mike, Four Across, Rangi Jones

 Fractional Times: 23.09, 46.63, 59.00, 1:12.62-FAST

 Pedigree: Valley Crossing - Rainbow Colors, by Pas Seul

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Sport of Kings Futurity                     Oct 3

 Louisiana Downs
 6 1/2f-dirt

 1st Answer Lively-broke sharp, pressed pace, quickly clear, won by 9
 2nd Kodi Act-showed way into turn, no match drive, clear for place
 3rd Brassy Wells-chased the top two throughout

 Also ran: I. D. Minted, Frankly Tee Riffic, Ruff Ruckus,
 The Real Affair, Bobbindug, Cry Over Me, Lay It on The Line

 Fractional times: 22.33, 44.85, 1:10.11, 1:16.75-FAST

 Pedigree: Lively One - Twosies Answer, by Two's a Plenty

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Cup and Saucer Stakes
Oct 3

 Woodbine
 1 1/16-turf

 1st Appalachian Chief-stalked pace off rail,blocked stretch,slipped through
 2nd Personallyspeaking-quick start, set pace, clear lead upper stretch, outfinished
 3rd Golden Tai-stalked pace 3 wide, evenly stretch

 Also ran: Festive Knight, Executane, Sam Lord, Hall of Angels

 Fractional times: 24:00, 47.60, 1:12.80, 1:38.00, 1:44.20-FIRM

 Pedigree: Bold Executive - Apalachee Allure, by Apalachee

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Bertram F. Bongard Stakes                  Oct 4

 Belmont
 State bred, 7f-dirt

 1st David-dueled outside, gained the lead, pulled away, by 3 1/2
 2nd Ewer All Wet-close up outside, 3 wide move turn, gamely, second best
 3rd Hearts At Risk-speed inside, contested pace on rail, faded on rail stretch

 Also ran: Iron Pyrite, Cheval Blanc, Gander

 Fractional Times: 23.31, 46.64, 1:11.35, 1:24.15-FAST

 Pedigree: Mt. Livermore - Fateful Beauty, by Turkoman

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California Sires Stakes                   Oct 4

 Santa Anita, Oak Tree
 State bred, 7f-dirt

 1st Proud Louie-good early speed, clear, pulled away in stretch, won by 9
 2nd Walk that Walk-off bit slow, in 8th, inside, swung wide into stretch, 2nd best
 3rd I'monfireforyou-between horses backstretch, split horses turn, up for show

 Also ran: The Chand, Lord Triagain, Flying Knight, Continental Red,
 Cut for Luv, Heightenedawareness, Savana Junior

 Fractional Times: 22.90, 45.48, 1:09.64, 1:22.50-FAST

 Pedigree: Proud Irish - Carmelo Maar, by Rio Carmelo

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Comet Stakes                     Oct 9

 Meadowlands
 6f-dirt

 1st Bensonhurst Bill-rushed to lead, drew off turn, easily, won by 11 3/4
 2nd Exiled Groom-broke slowly, quick move 3/8 pole, 5 wide 1/4 pole, finished well
 3rd Native Sailor-stalked pace, forced 4 wide 1/4 pole, lacked late response

 Also ran: Reproof, Deerhunt, Concorde Light, Anjiz's Prospect

 Fractional times: 21.94, 44.86, 57.13, 1:09.92-SLOPPY

 Pedigree: Geiger Counter - Pretty Flame, by Mt. Livermore

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Chapagne Stakes (Gr. I)
Oct 10

 Belmont
 1 1/16-dirt

 1st The Groom Is Red-trailed by 16 1/2, inside run turn, came wide, going away late
 2nd Lemon Drop Kid-close up inside, wide move, stayed gamely between rivals
 3rd Weeekend Money-hustled to front, set pace, stayed on gamely inside

 Also ran: Prime Directive, Tactical Cat, Aly's Alley, Medievil Hero

 Fractional times: 22.49, 45.30, 1:10.05, 1:36.48, 1:42.91-SLOPPY

 Pedigree: Runaway Groom - Sheena's Gold, by Fast Gold

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Chenery Stakes                    Oct 10

 Colonial Downs
 1 mile-turf

 1st Dawn Flies By-rated back, 3-wide, bid upper stretch, drove clear
 2nd Nebrasska-ground, swung out mid stretch, closed willingly
 3rd Warhead-set pace inside, dueled 1/4 pole, gave way, grudgingly

.Also ran: Island Hero, Phi Beta Doc, Raire Standard, High Speed Quad, Tascosa, Baby Spice, Valay Boy

 Fractional times: 23.08, 46.62, 1:10.45, 1:23.02, 1:35.89-FIRM

 Pedigree: Fly Till Dawn - One For Beauty, by One for All

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Texas Open Futurity                        Oct 10

 Retama Park
 6f-dirt

 1st Bet Me Best-rushed to lead, in hand, closed willingly, driving, by 5
 2nd Grannie's Wayne-rushed, pressed pace, closed willingly, second best
 3rd Steponit Bad Boy-wide early, hustled along, close up, outfinished

Also ran: Mr J W, Studio King, Utmost Performance, Mr Goodtime, Rich Dude, Man of Means, Sandia Slew, Derby Lark

 Fractional times: 21.73, 44.76, 57.00, 1:10.22-FAST

 Pedigree: Barberstown - Tough Wendy, by Tough Assignment

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Norfolk Stakes (Gr. II)Oct 10

 Santa Anita Park
 8f

 1st Buck Trout-awkward start,bumped,pulled inside, clear past 1/8,held gamely
 2nd Eagleton-bumped start, saved ground, split horses 2nd turn,closed well
 3rd Daring General-squeezed out, settled, came out stretch, late for 3rd

...Also ran: Musical Sweep, Sixoutasix, Reno Hightower, Select Few, Brilliantly, Waki American

 Fractional Times: 22.63, 46.08, 1:11.02, 1:24.04, 1:37.55-FAST

 Pedigree: Waquoit - Miss Buck Trout, by Spend A Buck

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ITOBA Stallion Stakes                           Oct 11

 Hoosier Park
 6f-dirt

 1st Corp Commander-stalked pace, rallied, saved ground, drew off, by 10
 2nd Cherry Uppers-unhurried early, rallied, saved ground, no match for winner
 3rd Cream of Accounts-well placed, rallied, forced wide 1/4 pole, lacked late response

 Also ran: Care de Tune, Buddy System, Sounds Like Fun

 Fractional times: 23.33, 48.09, 1:00.59, 1:13.43-FAST

 Pedigree: The Corps - I Confess, by Gran Zar (MEX)

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Grey Breeder's Cup Stakes (Gr. III)
Oct 12

 Woodbine
 1 1/16-dirt

 1st Certainly Classic-settled midpack, inside, between horses, pulled away
 2nd Valid N' Bold-pressed pace, attained clear lead, no match for winner
 3rd Gallyn's Star-settled outside rivals,forced wide 1/4 pole,flattened out

... Also ran: Taos, Catahoula Parish, Quick Line, China Ruckus, Venturi Effect, Blondetoonight, The Feeber

 Fractional times: 22.80, 47.40, 1:12.60, 1:39.20, 1:46.20-FAST

 Pedigree: Sky Classic - I Certainly Am, by Affirmed

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Best Of Ohio Juvenile S                   Oct 12

 River Downs
 1 1/16-dirt

 1st City Gem
 2nd Watch This
 3rd King Genius

 Times: 1:48.20

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Cowdin Stakes (Gr. II)
Oct 17

 Belmont Park
 6 1/2f-dirt

 1st Successful Appeal-argued pace on rail, dug in when set down, clear, driving
 2nd Noteasybeingreen-hustled outside, wide turn, game finish outside
 3rd Exiled Groom-hustled, inside trip, no punch

 Also ran: Jeanies Rob, Holmdel

 Fractional Times: 22.47, 45.46, 1:10.52, 1:17.11-FAST

 Pedigree: Valid Appeal - Successful Dancer, by Fortunate Prospect

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Maryland Million Nursery Stakes                 Oct 17

 Laurel
 7f-dirt

 1st Pulling Punches-inside, eased out 1/4, clear 1/8, kept to drive
 2nd Red Star Rose-saved ground, rallied, steadily gaining
 3rd Pettit's Quest-unhurried early, swung seven wide 1/4, fast on outside

....Also ran: More Better, Blazing Colors, Holme on Time, Smart Guy, Honus, Comic Prospect, Roman Wood, Red Press, Tipdover, Two Punch Sonny

 Fractional Times-22.76, 45.96, 1:12.05, 1:25.43

 Pedigree: Two Punch - Voo Doo Dance, by Stage Door Johnny

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Frank Arsenault Memorial Breeder's Cup Stakes            Oct 17

 Hawthorne Race Course
 1 mile-turf

 1st Flying Star Leo-close up, dropped to 8th, rallied, through traffic, driving
 2nd Desert Demon-bothered first turn, angled out, rallied, second best
 3rd Dave's Prospect- set pressured pace, clear lead backstretch, couldn't last

 Also ran: Winning Partners, Ground Truth, Approved by Me,
         Clay S, Air Rocket, Sirrah, Deputy Flag

 Fractional times: 24.81, 49.78, 1:16.83, 1:30.81, 1:45.06-VERY SLOPPY

 Pedigree:  Leo Castelli - Larla, by Singh 

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Canadian Juvenile S.                        Oct 17

 Northlands Park
 1 1/16-dirt

 1st Shootingforthelead-settled 7 off lead, rallied 3 wide, assumed command midstretch
 2nd Code Name Fred-inside, pressed pace, weakened mid stretch
 3rd Storm Cruiser-saved ground, close up, evenly

 Also ran: Gray Aras, Royaltea Bey, It Is, Danish Dynamite, Lynn's Dream

 Fractional times: 23.00, 46.20, 1:11.80, 1:38.60, 1:46.20

 Pedigree: Weekend Guest - Noneedforthelead, by Northern Horizon

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Prevue Stakes                    Oct 17

 Remington Park
 7f-dirt

 1st Temperence time-dueled lead inside, shook loose, drew off upper stretch, driving, 4
 2nd Brassy Wells-stalked pace outside, rallied turn, no match, second best
 3rd Fortunefivehundred-dueled lead outside, rallied turn, gave way

 Also ran: Sintress, Luz de Esperanzo, Balko bay, Out n' About,
  Ecstatic Blue, Hope For Luck, Lightning Falls, Debuty Bunk

 Fractional times: 21.80, 44.80, 1:10.40, 1:23.80-VERY SLOPPY

 Pedigree: Temperence Hill - Jury's Still Out, by Dahar

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In Reality DivisionOct 17

 Calder Race Course
 1 1/16-dirt

 1st Ten Pound Test-set pace, well handled, drew clear stretch, proved best, driving
 2nd Comeonmom-slow start, 12 lengths behind, outside move, gaining, up for place
 3rd Grade One-saved ground, angled out 5 wide far turn, closed willingly

 Also ran:  Throwthebookatem, Yankee Victor, Silver Honors, Lucky Appeal,
Mt Olympus, Miners Gamble, Sweep Dance, B L's Sweep, Pistol Star,
Front Cover Dreams, Remote Controller, Search for Luv, Polar Opposites 

 Fractional times: 23.19, 47.29, 1:12.62, 1:39.66, 1:47.01-FAST

 Pedigree: Formal Dinner - Living Bold, by Red Wing Bold

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Leland Stanford Stakes                        Oct 17

 Bay Meadows
 1 mile-dirt

 1st Voice of Destiny-stalked leader, gained command top of stretch, pulled away
 2nd Torch Majic-set pace, clear, couldn't hold on
 3rd Epic Honor-well placed, couldn't offer needed response

 Also ran: Wild n' Wet, Brigadier Bill, Sample Copy, For Warbucks

 Fractional times: 22 1/5, 45 1/5, 1:10, 1:23, 1:36 4/5

 Pedigree: Mane Minister - Designatoree, by Alysheba

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Lanes End Breeder's Futurity
Oct 17

 Keeneland
 1 1/16-dirt

 1st Cat Theif-stalked pace, between horses, just got up, by a nose
 2nd Answer Lively-set fast pace, just missed
 3rd Yes It's True-stalked leaders, up on outside, couldn't offer needed response

 Also ran: First American, Olympic Journey, Mac's Rule
           Dr. Delomas, Erlton

 Fractional times: 22.64, 45.82, 1:11.35, 1:37.43, 1:44.17

 Pedigree: Storm Cat - Train Robbery, by Alydar

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Fort Spring Stakes                           Oct 23

 Keeneland
 6f-dirt

 1st Color of Smoke-vied for lead inside, took over 3/16 pole, drew off, by 8
 2nd Gold Market-striking distance, 3 wide, turn, mild bid second best
 3rd Starthatshines-striking distance, 5 wide, turn, tired drive

 Also ran: Usedtobeaferrari, Excess Thrilling

 Fractional Times: 21.67, 45.10, 57.08, 1:09.42

 Pedigree: American Standard - Sofisticada, by Northern Jove

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Sleepy Hollow                             Oct 24

 Belmont
 1 mile-dirt

 1st Shut Out time-bumped start, speed in hand, dueled, drew clear, driving
 2nd Ewer all Wet-stalked leaders, 3 wide move, game finish outside
 3rd Twenty Three Wet-speed, dueled for lead, stayed on gamely

 Also ran: Gander, Hearts at Risk, Lenox Road, Meteoric Rise

 Fractional times: 23.77, 47.34, 1:12.50, 1:38.12

 Pedigree: Cormorant - Royals Galore, by Muscovite

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Hoosier Juvenile                          Oct 24

 Hoosier
 6f-dirt

 1st Regal Code-stalked pace, rallied, between horses, driving
 2nd Courageous Drive-dueled, inside, allowed to settle, came again, outfinished
 3rd Strong Arm Robbery-good early speed, inside, gave way

 Also ran: Personal Note, Reach for Ameri, Gabe a Nator, Johnny Blue

 Fractional times: 22.13, 45.60, 58.27, 1:11.37

 Pedigree: Regal Search - Code Ack, by Tunerup

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Pilgrim StakesOct 25

 Belmont
 9f-turf

 1st Incurable Optimist-took control from start, drew away when asked, by 4
 2nd In Frank's Honor-rated outside, shuffled back backstretch, making up ground
 3rd Senor Fizz-rated outside, 3 wide both turns, tired stretch

 Also ran: Imaginary Sword, Kings Reason

 Fractional times: 24.26, 47.87, 1:11.76, 1:35.84, 1:48.05

 Pedigree: Cure the Blues - Miss Turlington, by Seattle Slew

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Sunny Slope Stakes                          Oct 28

 Santa Anita
 6f-dirt

 1st Premier Property-good early speed, set pace inside, drew clear, by 7
 2nd Perfect Mandate-stalked pace, 3 wide, no match for winner, second best
 3rd King Excess-angled in 1/2, shied from shadows 1/4, came out, late for third

 Also ran: Musical Sweep, Cited, Land Catcher

 Fractional times: 21.36, 43.99, 56.13, 1:09.48

 Pedigree:  Out of Place - Rapt Attention, by Iron Ruler 

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Hopemont (1st Division)                     Oct 31

 Keeneland
 1 1/16-turf

 1st Pineaff-leaned in start, bumped, 6wide trip, steady drive, just in time
 2nd Draupner-never far back, took over, edged clear, just missed
 3rd Air Rocket-well placed, fell back on backstretch, improved position

 Also ran: Matty D, Met, Snazzy Raz, Clay S, St. Croix

 Fractional Times: 22.81, 46.79, 1:12.48, 1:38.28, 1:44.63

 Pedigree:  Pine Bluff - Kerplop, by Affirmed 

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Hopemont (2nd Division)                     Oct 31

 Keeneland
 1 1/16-turf

 1st Bold Caleb-reserved behind foes, rallied 5 wide, edged clear
 2nd Phi Beta Doc-outrun early, rallied six wide, bid, just missed
 3rd Dawn Flies By-drifted in start, bumped, rallied 6 wide strretch, hung

 Also ran: Nebrasska, Hervy, Harley Cat, Dave's Prospect, Ryan S, Bellicose Papa

 Fractional Times: 24.44, 48.99, 1:13.75, 1:38.36, 1:44.73

 Pedigree: Kris S. - Forli's Secret, by Secretariat

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Sun Power S.                    Oct 31

 Hawthorne Race Course
 6f-dirt

 1st Jaguar Key-set pace, clear lead, never threatened, ridden out
 2nd I Love Chicago-chased, no match for winner, second best
 3rd Loca Cola Two-fractious post parade, middle of pack, improved position

 Also ran: Command Signal, Shepard's House, Har, Plumbline

 Fractional Times: 22.43, 45.93, 58.06, 1:11.09-MUDDY

 Pedigree: Zen - Lisada Key, by Key to the Mint

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California Juvenile Stakes             Oct 31

 Santa Anita
 1 1/16

 1st Sunday Stroll-midpack, off rail, 5 wide into lane, closed gamely,up at wire
 2nd Warm April-shut off start, saved ground, 3 wide into lane, led late,caught
 3rd Belmont Shore-settled off rail, 4 wide into stretch, led, willingly, caught

 Also ran: Mr. Steve, The Chang, Cowboy Ballad, No Cal Bread, Bold N' Brawny,
           Proud Louie, Real T. V, Connery's Sean

 Fractional times: 22.63, 46.30, 1:11.29, 1:37.76, 1:44.68 -FAST

 Pedigree: General Meeting - Bel Darling, by Bel Bolide

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Don B. S.                           Oct 31

 Bay Meadows
 6f

 1st South City-stalked leader, chased down lane, up in time
 2nd Starship-clear lead, pulled away, caught
 3rd Reno Hightower-in behind horses, rail trip, 5 wide turn, up for third

 Also ran: Eastern Paradox, Avenue of Style, Reckless Ruler, Desert Bloomer, Wild n' Wet

 Fractional times: 22 1/5, 45 1/5, 57 1/5, 1:10 2/5-FAST

 Pedigree: Native Prospector - Flying Lyon, by Captain Courageous

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Laurel FuturityOct 31

 Laurel Park
 1 1/8

 1st Millions-slow start, dueled outside, pulled ahead 1/8, by 3 3/4
 2nd Raire Standard-sent to lead, dueled, 2nd best
 3rd More Better-fast start, shuffled back, angled 3-wide 3/16, finished willingly

 Also ran: Blazing Colors, Skootin Shooter, Shore Leave

 Fractional times: 24.21, 49.21, 1:14.25, 1:39.10, 1:51.52-FAST

 Pedigree: Dehere - Liturgism, by Native Charger

November Stakes

November Stakes

Coronation Futurity
November 1

 Woodbine
 1 1/8-dirt

 1st Zaha - slow start, three wide second turn, drew off stretch
 2nd China Ruckus - taken back, angled 4 wide 1/4 pole, up for 2nd
 3rd Festive Knight - assumed command, clear lead, gave way

 Also ran: Turning Arrow, Catahoula Parish, Apalachian Chief, Widow Spider

 Fractional times: 23.00, 47.40, 1:12.80, 1:41.80, 1:55.20-FAST

 Pedigree: Kingmambo - Play all Day, by Steady Growth

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Remington Futurity
November 1

 Remington Park
 7f-dirt

 1st DH Temperence Time - dueled early, clear lead, held on
     DH King of Scat - awkward start, 5 wide turn,closed strongly
 3rd Sintress - rallied 4 wide turn, lacked late bid

 Also ran: Balko bay, Luz de Esperanza, Homefieldhit, Trickey Crew,
           Hot Rod Red, Valleycreek Kid, Ecstastic Blue

 Fractional times: 21.60, 44.00, 1:10.40, 1:24.20 - SLOPPY

 Pedigree: Temperence Hill - Jury's Still Out, by Dahar
           Eastern Echo - Jazzy, by Dixieland Band
      
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Little Lion Stakes
Nov 6

 Meadowlands
 5f-turf

 1st Thanks Frank - set pace, drew off turn, driving, by 5 3/4
 2nd Stryker - outrun early, rallied between horses, no threat
 3rd Liverwurst - outrun early, saved ground, finished well

 Also ran: Deerhunt, Sweep Well, Admire Beauty, Whiteroom,
           Rainstick, Concorde Light

 Fractinal Times: 22.24, 44.83, 56.50 - FIRM

 Pedigree: Herat - Hagley's Miss, by Hagley

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Iroquois Stakes
Nov 7

 Churchill Downs
 1 mile

 1st Exploit - quick break, stalked pace, 3 wide turn, driving
 2nd Crowning Storm - outrun early, 4 wide turn, gaining, no threat
 3rd Olympic Journey - outrun early, 5 wide turn, drifted out late

 Also ran: Here's Five, First American, Kinberlite Pipe,
           Cryptodiplomacy, Color of Smoke

 Fractional times: 22.68, 45.24, 1:10.26, 1:23.16, 1:36.26 - FAST

 Pedigree: Storm Cat - My Turbulent Miss, by My Dad George

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Breeder's Cup Juvenile
November 7

 Churchill Downs
 1 1/16-dirt

 1st Answer Lively:
     rated in good position,rallied three wide,steady drive
 2nd Aly's Alley:
     outrun early,split rivals,rallied inside
 3rd Cat Thief:
     checked first turn, closed willingly for share

 Also ran: Daring General, Lemon Drop Kid, The Groom is Red
 Buck Trout, Tactical Cat, Mountain Range, Noteasybeingreen,
 Yes It's True, Red Sea, Time Bandit

 Fractional Times: 23.27, 46.60, 1:11.71, 1:37.50, 1:44.00-FAST

 Pedigree: Lively One - Twosies Answer, by Two's a Plenty
 

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Minstrel Stakes
Nov 7

 Louisianna Downs
 6f-dirt

 1st Bet Me Best - established short lead, drew off turn, won by 8
 2nd Steponit Bad Boy-stalked, tried winner turn, no match, held place
 3rd Crafty Star-lacked the needed closing response

 Also ran: Rio Amazonas, His Majesty's Gold, Man of the Night

 Fractional times: 22.10, 45.30, 56.92, 1:10.30 - MUDDY

 Pedigree: Barberstown - Tough Wendy, by Tough Assignment

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Nashua Stakes
Nov 8

 Aqueduct
 1 mile-dirt

 1st Doneraile Court - speed in hand, set pace, dug in gamely, held on
 2nd Successful Appeal - speed outside, 3 wide turn, game finish outside
 3rd Exiled Groom - speed inside, altered course stretch, no rally

 Also ran: Unbridled Jet, Weekend Money, Pettit's Quest, Ordained,
           Shamrock's Pick

 Fractional times: 24.05, 47.68, 1:12.18, 1:36.17 - FAST

 Pedigree: Seattle Slew - Sophisticated Girl, by Stop the Music

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Valley Forge Stakes
Nov 14

 Philadelphia Park
 1 1/16 - dirt

 1st Select Decor - saved ground, all out to prevail
 2nd Rushing Brush - wide under hold, outfinished
 3rd Imaginary Sword - drew clear between foes, faded late

 Also ran: Skootin Skooter, Big Motor Skooter, Flask

 Fractional times: 25.01, 49.24, 1:13.39, 1:38.85, 1:45.53 - FAST

 Pedigree: Well Decorated - I'm Select, by Dr. Carter

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Friendship Stakes
Nov 14

 Louisianna Downs
 6f

 1st Sandia Slew - dueled on the lead, drew off, driving
 2nd Grannie's Wayne - dueled 3wide, no match drive
 3rd Split Dancer - behind first flight, lacked a winning bid

 Also ran: Dr. Seabird, Awishcometrue, Rough Energy, Hadif Fifty Fifty,
           Dallas Earl, Cashin In

 Fractional times: 22.48, 47.01, 59.42, 1:13.82 - SLOPPY

 Pedigree: Marked Tree - Slewzig, by Seattle Slew

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Hawthorne Juvenile S.
Nov 14

 Hawthorne Race Course
 1 1/16 - dirt

 1st Pineaff - no early speed, 6 wide 1/4 pole, rallied, drew off, by 6 1/4
 2nd Approved By Me - broke slowly, rallied, no match for winner
 3rd Regal Code - close up, rallied, no match for winner

 Also ran: Desert Demon, Fantastic Finish, Flying Star Leo,
           Winning Partners, Bellicose Papa, Ropa Dope,
           Nervous Moment

 Fractional times: 23.06, 46.53, 1:12.83, 1:39.75, 1:46.50 - FAST

 Pedigree: Pine Bluff - Kerplop, by Affirmed

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California Juvenile
Nov 14

 Bay Meadows
 1 mile - dirt

 1st Voice of Destiny - dueled on the lead, drew off, clear
 2nd Torch Majic - stalked pace, challenged leader, no match
 3rd Epic Honor - settled midpack, closed willingly, flattened out

 Also ran: Pettroff, Sixoutasix, Maybe Special, Cited, Azure Ciel,
                          Naab a Boat

 Fractional times: 23, 47.2, 1:11.4, 1:23.8, 1:36.4 - FAST

 Pedigree: Mane Minister - Designatoree, by Alysheba

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The Great White Way Stakes
November 15

 Aqueduct
 6f - dirt

 1st Shut Out Time - dueled on the lead, drew clear, driving
 2nd Twenty Three Red - stumbled start, 4 wide move turn, game
 3rd First Rodeo - dueled for the lead, weakened final furlong

 Also ran: Shred The Money, Winterbourne, Baricor

 Fractional times: 22.87, 46.90, 59.41, 1:12.45 - FAST

 Pedigree: Cormorant - Royals Galore, by Muscovite

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Display Stakes
November 15

 Woodbine
 1 1/16 - dirt

 1st Taos - stalked pace midpack, 3 wide move, drew off, by 4
 2nd Venturi Effect - slow early, rallied inside 2 turn, up for place
 3rd Valid N' Bold -  stlked pace,3 wide,assumed command 2nd turn, weaknd

 Also ran: Catahoula Parish, It's Me, Widow Spider, Excess Thrilling,
           Warfare Warrior, Gallyn's Star, Judith's Righthing

 Fractional times: 23.20, 46.60, 1:11.40, 1:40.40, 1:47.80 - FAST

 Pedigree: Dr. Adagio - House Dressing, by Conquistador Cielo

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New Jersey Futurity
November 20

 Meadowlands
 6f - dirt

 1st Sprintzer - dueled outside, drew off 1/4, hardridden, by 5 1/2
 2nd Fiddler's Find - slow early, saved ground, split horses, closed
 3rd Beknown To Me - slow early, rallied 4 wide, finished well

 Also ran: Anjiz's Prospect, Deerhunt, Native Pappa, Exalted,
           Red Press, Oui Oui Louie

 Fractional times: 22.01, 45.13, 57.26, 1:10.89 - FAST

 Pedigree: Northern Idol - Sharon's Stunning, by Ziad

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Mecke Stakes
November 21

 Calder Race Course
 1 1/16 - turf

 1st Wertz - set pace inside, increased lead, just held on
 2nd Throwthebookatem - well placed, split rivals, good finish
 3rd Lucky Appeal - rail trip, finished well
 4th Valid Reprized - no speed, swung 7 wide, late rally

 Also ran: Special Coach, Grade One, Eat on the Run, Country Joe,
      Sea of Tranquility, Skips Boy, Watkindadealisthis, Ground Truth

 Fractional times: 22.70, 46.68, 1:10.30, 1:35.77, 1:42.46 - FIRM

 Pedigree: Foreign Survivor - Bobby's Sweetie, by Interdicto

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Hollywood Prevue
November 21

 Hollywood Park
 7f - dirt

 1st Premier Prprty - good early speed, off rail, clearly best, easily
 2nd Select Few - saved ground, unhurried early, inside rally late
 3rd American Spirit - broke in bit, stalked pace, 3 wide, just lost 2nd
 Also ran: King Excess, Out in Front, Dawn Walker, Cut for Luv

 Fractional times: 22.00, 45.00, 1:09.82, 1:23.29 - FAST

 Pedigree: Out of Place - Rapt Attention, by Iron Ruler

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Arizona breeder's Futurity
November 21

 Turf Paradise
 6f - dirt

 1st Hollywood Producer - dueled outside, edged away late, driving
 2nd Quinton's Quick - dueled rail, second best
 3rd Indianapolis - settled midpack, late rally, just edged third

 Also ran: Henry J, Compensate, Arizona Sunrise, Ice House Max,
           Hollywood Malarkey, Tiklax, Expert Lawyer, Fleet Ruhlmann,
           Hold Over

 Fractional times: 22 2/5, 45 2/5, 57 4/5, 1:11 - FAST

 Pedigree: Hollywood Reporter - Bett's Beauty, by Beau's Eagle

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Too Much Coffee
November 22

 Hoosier Park
 6f - dirt

 1st Danzor Lad - stalked pace, rallied, drew off, driving, by 8
 2nd Mr. Postmaster - stalked pace, failed to sustain bid
 3rd Rodney's Birthday - 4-5 wide, rallied, weakened

 Also ran: Lac David, Forest Smoke, Whata Lotta Fun, Good Ole Storm,
           Indiana Bert, Larry's Roan

 Fractional times: 22.55, 46.42, 59.67, 1:11.45 - FAST

 Pedigree: Allen Charge - Sparkle, by Globe

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Pelican State Stakes
November 22

 Louisianna Downs
 7f - dirt

 1st Illusive Raiser - clear early, maintained daylight, kept to task
 2nd Chase La Vivat - chased winner from along the inside
 3rd Commanding Power - went evenly behind the top two

 Also ran: B J's Bet, Sunup Sundown, Chug a Lug, Saucy boy, Run
           Little Richie

 Fractional times: 23.50, 46.40, 1:11.24, 1:24.88 - FAST

 Pedigree:  I'ma Hell Raiser - Illusive Alibhai, by Island Whirl 

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Remsen Stakes - G2
November 28

 Aqueduct
 1 1/8 - dirt

 1st Comeonmom - unhurried early, 4 wide, determinedly, along late
 2nd Millions - speed 3 wide, bumped deepstretch, gamely
 3rd Wondertross - outrun early, late move, game finish

 Also ran: Successful Appeal, Doneraile Court, Prime Directive,
           Zaha, Casanova Star, Taos

 Fractional times: 23.25, 46.57, 1:10.67, 1:36.48, , 1:49.84 - FAST

 Pedigree: Jolie's Halo - Single Blade, by Hatchet Man

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Brown & Wiliamson Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes - G2
November 28

 Churchill Downs
 1 1/16 - dirt

 1st Exploit - set pace inside, three wide 2nd turn, drew clear late
 2nd Vicar - challenged inside 2nd turn, weakened late
 3rd Grits'n Hard Toast - 4 wide 1st turn, closer 3 wide 2nd turn, up for show

 Also ran: Mi Buddy, Bold Caleb, Draupner, Mountain Range, Pineaff,
           Here's Five, Who'srunnintheshow, Lyracist

 Fractional times: 23.97, 48.48, 1:13.06, 1:37.80, , 1:44.16 - FAST

 Pedigree: Storm Cat - My Turbulent Miss, by My Dad George

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Old Hickory Stakes
November 28

 Fair Grounds
 6f - dirt

 1st Color of Smoke - vied for lead, drew clear, held on
 2nd Deep Gold - saved ground, angled out four wide, gaining late
 3rd Wicklow Friday - devoid of early foot, five wide rally

 Also ran: Dancing Latino, Saratoga Summer, Fact Not Fiction

 Fractional Times: 21.69, 45.10, 57.26, , , 1:10.34 - FAST

 Pedigree: American Standard - Sofisticada, by Northern Jove

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Illinois Breeder's Futurity
November 28

 Hawthorne Race Course
 1 1/16 - dirt

 1st No Dice - allowed to settle, middle of pack, rallied, drew off, driving
 2nd Mr. High Tops - middle of pack, steady gain, second best
 3rd Chinkapin - no speed, rallied, belatedly

 Also ran: Indian Rock, Twice Royal, Proving Bound, Jaguar Key, J. B. Bullet,
           DHCat At Play, DHHe's a Drummer, Sirrah,
           Command Signal, Thor's Halo, Pride and Courage

 Fractional Times: 23.26, 46.86, 1:12.45, 1:40.56, , 1:47.51 - FAST

 Pedigree: Carr de Naskra - Bet the Jet, by Northjet (IRE)

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Rushing Man Stakes
November 28

 Meadowlands
 1m 70 yards - dirt

 1st Imaginary Sword - rallied 4 wide 2nd turn, drew clear, by 6 1/2
 2nd Too Many - rushed to lead, set pace, no match for winner 1/4 pole
 3rd Holmdel - 3 wide turns, stalked pace, lacked late response

 Also ran: Rushing Brush, Why So Quiet, Gather the Roses

 Fractional times: 23.17, 46.77, 1:10.95, 1:36.99, , 1:41.80 - FAST

 Pedigree: Crusader Sword - Imaginary Number, by Hero's Honor

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Juvenile Stakes
November 28

 Remington Park
 1m 70 yards - dirt

 1st Trickey Crew - stalked inside, contested lead 3 wide,late rally
 2nd Mr. Ross Is Boss - dueled,head in front late,just beaten
 3rd Vrancon - dueled rail,head in front 1/8,just beaten

 Also ran: Eight Count, Chilly Creek, Out 'n About, Canrock,
           Ecstastic Blue, Jam'sgift

 Fractional Times: 23.60, 47.20, 1:12.00, 1:37.60, , 1:41.80 - FAST

 Pedigree: Hadif - Girlie, by Crewman

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Huntington Stakes
November 29

 Aqueduct
 6f - dirt

 1st Texas Glitter - quickly in front, set pace, drew clear, kept to drive
 2nd Shadow Caster - hustled, 3 wide turn, game finish outside
 3rd Polar Opposites - inside trip, no rally

 Also ran: Whiteroom, Expatriot

 Fractional times: 21.89, 45.29, 57.29, , , 1:10.07 - FAST

 Pedigree: Glitterman - Come on Texas, by Apalachee

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O. T. A. Futurity
November 29

 Remington Park
 6f

 1st King of Scat - patient,rallied 4 wide, clear, by 8 easily
 2nd Rock Me Amadeus - rallied 4 wide far turn,no match
 3rd Freds Valentine - pressed pace 3 wide,no match

 Also ran: Slewmeister, Luz de Esperanza, Well Rope, Full o' Mischief,
           Bet Brick

 Fractional times: 21.60, 44.40, , , , 1:10.00 - FAST

 Pedigree: Eastern Echo - Jazzy, by Dixieland Band

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Kingarvie
November 29

 Woodbine
 1 1/16 - dirt

 1st Festive Knight - dueled early, clear lead, by 2
 2nd Miss Bambee Belle - stalked pace, second best
 3rd Apalachian Chief - settled, roused along rail, evenly stretch

 Also ran: John the Drummer, Golden Tai, Accountable Boy, Queensgate

 Fractional times: 23.20, 47.40, 1:12.60, 1:39.40, , 1:46.20 - FAST

 Pedigree: Ascot Knight - Festive Native, by Our Native


December Stakes

December Stakes

Rollicking Stakes
Dec 5

 Laurel Park
 7f - dirt
 Value: $60,000

 1st Pettit's Quest - midpack, 4 wide 1/4, closed, driving, by a neck
 2nd Red Star Rose - inside, angled 3 wide 1/4, rallied, between horses
 3rd Cayman Cat - dueled 2-path, gave way

 Also ran: Clark's Clone, In Stitches, Jovial Brush, Show King

 Fractional times: 23.40, 47.53, 1:12.02, , , 1:24.05

 Pedigree: Norquestor - Danielle's Darling, by State Dinner

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Pennsylvania Futurity
Dec 5

 Philadelphia Park
 7f - dirt
 Value: $70,850

 1st Dirty Doug - shook clear after a half-mile, kept to steady urging
 2nd Pro Fighter - moved up outside rivals on the turn, held second
 3rd Etrusco - stalked leaders, rallied wide

 Also ran:  Stop That Music, Ordinary Time, Sand and Water,
            Earth Calling, Dr. Fallon, No Bonds, Divorce Dilema,
            Sham's Valay,  Thanks to Phil, Grandma's Jig

 Fractional times: 22.34, 45.55, 1:12.00, , , 1:26.17

 Pedigree: Temperence Hill - Gentle Linna, by Nijinsky II

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Groovy Stakes
Dec 5

 Sam Houston Race Park
 6f - dirt
 Value: $69,100

 1st Sandia Slew - forced pace, dueled, moving clear late
 2nd Teed Off - set pace, headed upper stretch, fought hard
 3rd Dr. Seabird - trailed early, wide stretch, improved position

 Also ran: Grannie's Wayne, Wings of Jones, Oh Mar, I'mgonnaberich,
           Magnum Miner, Studio king, Dallas Earl

 Fractional times: 21.99, 44.86, 57.15, , , 1:10.21

 Pedigree: Marked Tree - Slewzig, by Seattle Slew

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Gallery Furniture "Texan" Juvenile
Dec 5

 Sam Houston Race Park
 1 1/16 - dirt
 Value: $150,000

 1st Desert Demon - bid turn, brushed repeatedly stretch, up at wire
 2nd Approved by Me - 4 wide bid, led, brushed repeatedly, edged at wire
 3rd Captain Countdown - void early speed, eased in final turn, up for 3rd

 Also ran: Regal Code, Some Actor, Torioso, I.D. Minted, Sahara Snow,
           Rich Dude, Critic Mood, Dance Company, His Majesty's Gold

 Fractional times: 23.76, 47.71, 1:11.98, 1:37.50, , 1:43.83

 Pedigree:  Manzotti - Desert Angel, by Desert Wine 

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Morven Stakes
Dec 11

 Meadowlands
 6f - dirt
 Value: $60,000

 1st Shadow Caster - bumped start, blocked, split horses 3 wide, drv
 2nd Sprintzer - set pace, drew clear upper stretch, no match for winner
 3rd Night Caller - stalked pace, rallied turn, lacked late response

 Also ran: Cut the Line, Weekend Money, Sweep Well, Anjiz's Prospect,
           Thirty Six Hours, Skipper Kipper, Deerhunt

 Fractional times: 21.73, 44.93, 57.45, , , 1:10.74 - FAST

 Pedigree: Future Storm - Just Dance, by Duck Dance

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What A Pleasure Stakes - G3
Dec 12

 Calder Race Course
 1 1/16 - dirt
 Value: $100,000

 1st Certain - stalked, rallied, drew clear, driving
 2nd Throwthebookatem - rated off pace, five wide trip, rallied, up for place
 3rd Lucky Appeal - set pace, edged away far turn, weakened

 Also ran: Grade One, Greek Tycoon, Mr. Roark, Special Coach,
           Silver Honors

 Fractional times: 23.81, 48.09, 1:12.50, 1:39.88, , 1:47.01 - FAST

 Pedigree: Out of Place - Kristie's World, by Beau Genius

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Turfway Prevue
Dec 12

 Turfway Park
 6 1/2f - dirt
 Value: $58,000

 1st Kimberlite Pipe - stalked pace, took over 3/16 pole, drew off, drvg
 2nd Strong Arm Robbery - sprinted clear, set pace, no match late
 3rd Mr. Postmaster - unhurried off inside, lacked needed closing bid

 Also ran: Marvelous Martin, Sefas Rainbow, End Sweeps Advance,
           Vivious, Fantasy Boy

 Fractional times: 22.35, 45.22, 1:10.59, , , 1:17.20 - FAST

 Pedigree:  Take Me Out - Rajas Secret, by Storm Bird 

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Hollywood Futurity - G1
Dec 12

 Hollywood Park
 1 1/16 - dirt
 Value: $393,000

 1st Tactical Cat - 13 lengths off lead, rallied gamely stretch,  up late
 2nd Prime Timber - saved ground, angled out stretch, led midstretch, worn down
 3rd Premier Property - good early speed, weakened stretch, broke down

 Also ran: Buck Trout, Select Few

 Fractional Times: 22.37, 45.06, 1:09.41, 1:36.05, , 1:42.63 - FAST

 Pedigree: Storm Cat - Terre Haute, by Caro (IRE)

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Louisianna Champions Day Juvenile
Dec 12

 Fair Grounds
 6f - dirt
 Value: $100,000

 1st Bet Me Best - sprinted clear early, remained clear, driving
 2nd Steponit Bad Boy - settled, advanced inside turn, late gain
 3rd Royal Hero - late start, angled to rail, bid, weakened

 Also ran: Dancing Latino, Man of the Night, Golden Night,
           Wesley Chapel Road, Sir Richards Art, Caminada

 Fractional times: 21.77, 45.28, 57.27, , , 1:10.23 - WET FAST

 Pedigree: Barberstown - Tough Wendy, by Tough Assignment

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Washington on the Brazos Stakes
Dec 12

 Sam Houston Race Park
 6f - dirt
 Value: $25,000

 1st Tricky Mocha - far back early, 5 wide rally, drew clear
 2nd Freds Valentine - forced pace, took lead 1/2, drew clear, couldn't last
 3rd Casino Doll - positioned between horses, lacked late bid

 Also ran: Try N Express, Crafty Groom, Mr. Lump, Buy Gold,
           Moody Mam, Father Beau, Plain Brown Rapper

 Fractional times: 22.40, 46.11, 58.92, , , 1:12.03 - FAST

 Pedigree: Tricky Creek - Midnight Mocha, by Play Fellow

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Fair Grounds Sale Futurity
Dec 13

 Fair Grounds
 6f - dirt
 Value: $50,000

 1st Crafty Star - unhurried, rallied 3 wide lane, got up in deep stretch
 2nd Chief's Lil Queen - dueled, clear inside furlong marker, no match
 3rd Razor Point - sent, dueled, weakened late, lasted third

 Also ran: Somekinda Surprise, High Hopes Nel, Syl's Aggravation, Rossman

 Fractional times: 22.40, 46.47, 58.95, , , 1:12.12 - FAST

 Pedigree: Crafty Prospector - Popular Tune, by Stop the Music

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Inaugeral  Stakes
Dec 19

 Tampa Bay Downs
 6f - dirt
 Value: $28,800

 1st San Gennaro - pressed pace 3 wide, drew off late, by 4 1/2
 2nd Do It My Way - inside middle move, got through, second best
 3rd Cut for Luv - dueled to 1/4 pole, gave way

 Also ran: Wait for the Sword, City Gem, Klondike Gold, North and South,
           Cold Ice, J. Carson, Sea of Tranquility, Samee Brass, Tactical Al,
           Tejano Rey

 Fractional times: 22.93, 46.10, 58.23, , , 1:10.98 - FAST

 Pedigree: Festive - On a Broomstick, by Garthorn

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Christmas Futurity Stakes
Dec 20

 Turf Paradise
 6 1/2f - dirt
 Value: $77,207

 1st Eagleton - settled midpack, rallied around turn, drew away
 2nd Power Flight - stalked pace, slow gain, second best
 3rd Hollywood Producer - stalked pace, lacked needed response

 Also ran: Crystal Ann, Speed Dial, Henry J, Scranton, Compensate, Loganville,
           Arizona Sunrise 

 Fractional times: 22, 44 1/5, 1:08 3/5, ,, 1:15 - FAST

 Pedigree: Majestic Light - Loa, by Hawaii

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Damon Runyon Stakes
Dec 20

 Aqueduct
 1 mile 1/16 - dirt
 Value: $53,850

 1st Ewer All Wet - checked first turn, angled 4 wide 1/4pl, vigorous hand ride
 2nd Gander - broke slowly, unhurried early, circled 4 wide, good finish
 3rd Forlabid - set pressured pace on rail, weakened stretch

 Also ran: Belabor, First Rodeo, Soda Man

 Fractional times: 24.63, 50.25, 1:15.09, 1:40.21, , 1:46.49 - FAST

 Pedigree: Belong to Me - Tall Glass O'Water, by Thin Slice

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Maryland Juvenile Championship
Dec 26

 Laurel Park
 1 1/8 - dirt
 Value: $97,000

 1st Red Star Rose - 3-wide, just off pace, bid 1/4 pole, by 4, driving
 2nd Pettit's Quest - steadied, off rail, 4wd upper, willingly
 3rd Short War - set pressured pace, weakened leaving mid stretch

 Also ran: Sayano, A Call to the Post

 Fractional times: 24.42, 48.87, 1:14.20, 1:39.80, , 1:52.16 - FAST

 Pedigree: Proud Truth - Rose Rouge, by Star de Naskra

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Louisiana Futurity
Dec 26

 Fair Grounds
 6f - dirt
 Value: $69,560

 1st Dancing Latino - settled, asked for run, came 5-wide, in time
 2nd Man of the Night - 3-wide run, loomed boldly, game for second
 3rd Steponit Bad Boy - off last, 4-wide run, led, failed to sustain bid

 Also ran: Bag's Tunes, Go J. S. Go, Star of Richard, Don't be Long Z,
           Mr Cleve's Prince, It's Just Money

 Fractional times: 22.28, 46.52, 58.78, , , 1:12.03 - GOOD

 Pedigree: Le Danseur - Pamagroton, by Groton

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Ambernash Stakes
Dec 30

 Laurel Race Park
 7f - dirt
 Value: $75,000

 1st Lead Em Home - prompted 3wd, drew even near 1/4, drew clear 1/8
 2nd Bellwether - saved ground, angled 4wd  upstretch, closed gamely
 3rd Memory Tap - unhurried early, 4wd move turn, loomed boldly 1/8, flattened out

 Also ran: Red Press, Harty Congrats, Moon Voyage, Tom's Revenge, Chief's Boy,
           Shot Gun Frank

 Fractional times: 22.80, 46.57, 1:12.30, , , 1:25.13 - FAST

 Pedigree:  Mr. Leader - Dixie Echo, by Dixieland Band 

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Sugar Bowl H
Dec 31

 Fair Grounds
 6f - dirt
 Value: $50,000

 1st Show Me the Stage - clear, responded, shook free, driving
 2nd Deep Gold - up early, dropped back a bit turn, came again for second
 3rd McKendree - never far back, came inside for drive, lacked kick

 Also ran: Trickey Crew, Crafty Star, Informal Attire, Color of Smoke

 Fractional times: 21.68, 44.89, 57.17, , , 1:10.49 - FAST

 Pedigree: Slew the Surgeon - Showtime Lady, by Defense Verdict


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