First off, lets wish a Happy Birthday to all of the BGR equines, and all of the horses that were born in North America. It is an exciting time of the year as the yearlings turn 2, 2 year olds turn 3, and the 3 year olds officially become 'older' horses.
Happy New Year to all of our friends and family. BGR had what would be considered a roller coaster 2009. We are hoping for a prosperous 2010 within racing and in life.
As far as the horses are concerned, we should be active within January. Cool Clue is our first runner of 2010. Quite honestly, he has been the most confusing horse that we have dealt with so far. Big Shake finally drew into a race and he has been made the morning line favorite. While our Tampa friends tell us that the ML maker is the worst in North America, he is in a pretty good spot and should run well.
Richwood Silver has been sitting on go but we have had problems getting a race to fill. Philly's incliment weather along with cancellations has wrecked havoc on entries and plans.
Rochelle Rochelle and Albin should run towards the 2nd week of January. Albin's race was quite a disappointment last time but it was his first race back off 45 days and being gelded so this next race he should be nice and fit and he should be back to his level. Rochelle Rochelle had a lights out work on Xmas Eve and is another that has had issues getting into a race. January 10th looks like a potential spot for her.
Colonel Klink, Mizz Liza and Gondorf are all making their way back from minor injuries and have the potential to be ready towards the end of the month.
Appoint and Graphite Halo have made their way down to Florida and will resume training at the start of the year. Both will point towards a March return to the race.
All of the two year olds have made their way down to Florida with Shane Tripp and have heard that Surfer Rosa is very well mannered, while Mr Mojo Risin is 'a little hot between the ears'. I would expect nothing less from him.
Have a safe and fun New Years Eve and good luck in 2010.
BGR
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
BGR Invades Philly Park!
We have two runners at Philly Park this weekend in Cool Clue and Richwood Silver. Cool Clue runs Friday, December 18th, in the 6th race going 1 mile and 70 yards. We are looking forward to seeing him run in this spot. Richwood Silver runs Sunday in the 4th race going 1 mile. It looks to be a very good spot for her and we were able to attain Tony Black, who is a 27% jockey for both mounts. He is known for his uncanny ability to get a speed horse home. Richwood is most definitely that!
Down in Florida, the horses are all getting ready for their first work down there or their next race. Mizz Liza worked today going 4 furlongs in 50.20 in what Chuck described as a very deep tiring surface. We are hoping to find a race for her in the 2nd condition book at Tampa Bay Downs. Albin readied himself with some interval training going up and down hills within a huge field at the Classic Mile Park. He is targeted for a race on the 23rd at Tampa. It is also reported that he, along with Big Shake (targeted Dec 26th race) have been loving the turnout paddocks and both of them have found every possible piece of mud within their respective paddocks.
Gondorf has been getting over some dental work and another minor aliment and we are hoping to have him ready to go the first or second week of January. Colonel Klink is readying for what should be a mid January return to the races, we are hoping for some good weather so we can take advantage of the ability to work over the Classic Mile Park turf course. Rochelle Rochelle is doing good and while we missed a race for her on the 16th due to clerical error, it may have been a blessing as there is another hopefully less competitive race towards the end of the December.
Have a good holiday season,
BGR
Down in Florida, the horses are all getting ready for their first work down there or their next race. Mizz Liza worked today going 4 furlongs in 50.20 in what Chuck described as a very deep tiring surface. We are hoping to find a race for her in the 2nd condition book at Tampa Bay Downs. Albin readied himself with some interval training going up and down hills within a huge field at the Classic Mile Park. He is targeted for a race on the 23rd at Tampa. It is also reported that he, along with Big Shake (targeted Dec 26th race) have been loving the turnout paddocks and both of them have found every possible piece of mud within their respective paddocks.
Gondorf has been getting over some dental work and another minor aliment and we are hoping to have him ready to go the first or second week of January. Colonel Klink is readying for what should be a mid January return to the races, we are hoping for some good weather so we can take advantage of the ability to work over the Classic Mile Park turf course. Rochelle Rochelle is doing good and while we missed a race for her on the 16th due to clerical error, it may have been a blessing as there is another hopefully less competitive race towards the end of the December.
Have a good holiday season,
BGR
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Thanksgiving Weekend
BGR gets to close out the Churchill meet strong with two runners and one runner that needs a couple scratches.
Cool Clue makes his dirt debut on Thanksgiving in a 1 turn mile maiden race. His last race was sneaky good being wide the entire trip and he should be extremely competitive in this spot. Chuck has another runner(Normanruth) that he owns also competing in this spot and we are hoping for a 1-2 finish, either way!!
Rochelle Rochelle has been entered for a 9 furlong turf race on Friday but will need some help to be allowed to run. She is 3rd on the AE list in a race that drew 16 entries. This is unfortunately something that connections have to deal with all the time in horse racing, especially at a meet like the Churchill fall meet where people are trying to get as many starts in as possible before winter hits. Hopeful she goes but if not, there is racing for her in Florida.
Big Shake drew the 11 hole on closing day at Churchill. We are once again up against Lentenor, Barbaro's full brother who first took on Gondorf at Keeneland and now Big Shake gets to try his luck against him. Jon Court is aboard for what should be the ideal distance for the Johar colt.
Mizz Liza has had two published works since coming back from a freshening and Colonel Klink has been a handful for the help as he is also coming back from minor surgery. Look for both of them to make their 2010 debuts at Tampa Bay Downs.
Winter plans are currently on their way as Richwood Silver and Cool Clue will be shipping to Philadelphia Park early next week. All other BGR horses will be shipping to Ocala, FL; where Chuck will be wintering at the Classic Mile. Really looking forward to training at the Classic Mile as it should be the ideal winter location for both Chuck, and the Bob Gary Racing operation.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!
Cool Clue makes his dirt debut on Thanksgiving in a 1 turn mile maiden race. His last race was sneaky good being wide the entire trip and he should be extremely competitive in this spot. Chuck has another runner(Normanruth) that he owns also competing in this spot and we are hoping for a 1-2 finish, either way!!
Rochelle Rochelle has been entered for a 9 furlong turf race on Friday but will need some help to be allowed to run. She is 3rd on the AE list in a race that drew 16 entries. This is unfortunately something that connections have to deal with all the time in horse racing, especially at a meet like the Churchill fall meet where people are trying to get as many starts in as possible before winter hits. Hopeful she goes but if not, there is racing for her in Florida.
Big Shake drew the 11 hole on closing day at Churchill. We are once again up against Lentenor, Barbaro's full brother who first took on Gondorf at Keeneland and now Big Shake gets to try his luck against him. Jon Court is aboard for what should be the ideal distance for the Johar colt.
Mizz Liza has had two published works since coming back from a freshening and Colonel Klink has been a handful for the help as he is also coming back from minor surgery. Look for both of them to make their 2010 debuts at Tampa Bay Downs.
Winter plans are currently on their way as Richwood Silver and Cool Clue will be shipping to Philadelphia Park early next week. All other BGR horses will be shipping to Ocala, FL; where Chuck will be wintering at the Classic Mile. Really looking forward to training at the Classic Mile as it should be the ideal winter location for both Chuck, and the Bob Gary Racing operation.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Ultimate Equipment Change
Well, Albin is scheduled for what is deemed 'the ultimate equipment change in sports'. Given his antics in the paddock, post parade, and the start of the race, Chuck has advised that Albin be gelded. Gelding a colt is considered when they become unruly or do not listen to the rider during the race. This should grab his attention and hopefully bring out the potential that he shows. He should be ready for a race down at Tampa Bay near Christmas time.
Rochelle Rochelle ran a great race on Thursday finishing a closing 4th. She was green coming down the stretch but when she switched leads she really took off and missed 3rd by a nose. Jesus Castanon told us that she was busy looking at everything and once she focused she split horses with confidence and really finished well.
Cool Clue and Richwood Silver had to miss their scheduled starts as they had a minor setback in training. While both horses could have ran, they were not 100% ready to go. Given the 2nd condition book has just come out, we should be able to make a race towards the end of the Churchill meet with both of them.
Rochelle Rochelle ran a great race on Thursday finishing a closing 4th. She was green coming down the stretch but when she switched leads she really took off and missed 3rd by a nose. Jesus Castanon told us that she was busy looking at everything and once she focused she split horses with confidence and really finished well.
Cool Clue and Richwood Silver had to miss their scheduled starts as they had a minor setback in training. While both horses could have ran, they were not 100% ready to go. Given the 2nd condition book has just come out, we should be able to make a race towards the end of the Churchill meet with both of them.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Races Galore!!
The horse racing industry is pretty amazing sometimes. What I mean by this is that you can go weeks without a runner and all you think about is a specific next race for a certain horse, and then when that race comes up, it doesn't fill, the weather stinks, etc.....Well, unfortuntely we have had some of that luck, but it looks like it is turning for the better. Three runners in the next three days at Churchill Downs will cure the 'No action blues'.
Rochelle Rochelle is running Thursday (11/5) at Churchill on the lawn going two turns for the first time. We are hoping that the stretchout will unlock some of the talent she has shown in the morning. Her breeding suggests she should take to it well.
Richwood Silver finally got some luck for Saturday's race as she drew the 3 hole. Breaking from the far outside post last time, she had a no chance trip and with a better post this time, and what is considered her best trip (two turn 1 mile on lawn), she should put in a really good performance. It is a class hike though but her speed can be deadly in a race like this.
Albin also runs on Breeders Cup Saturday in the last race. Originally spotted for a race at Hawthorne, he was scratched because of weather and while considering the Fairgrounds, Chuck felt that the distance at Churchill would be better for him. Lucky for us as the Fairgrounds didn't use his race, and we got a good post, should have good weather, and finally, the most important, a good performance. He has been knocking on the door at Arlington the whole summer and looks to be in a good spot here. His 9f race at Arlington was a very good race and we are hoping to get a nice stalking trip off of the horses that are going two turns for the first time and get first run.
Good luck to everyone this weekend in your wagers on the Breeders Cup, for anyone playing, some longshots to consider...
Juvenile Filles: #1 Zilva (30/1)
Turf Sprint: #5 Get Funky(20/1), #8 Square Eddie (20/1)
Juvenile: #11 Radiohead (15/1)
Turf Mile: #9 Gladiatorus (20/1)
Mile: #10 Ready's Echo (20/1)
Classic: #6 Richard's Kid (12/1)
Rochelle Rochelle is running Thursday (11/5) at Churchill on the lawn going two turns for the first time. We are hoping that the stretchout will unlock some of the talent she has shown in the morning. Her breeding suggests she should take to it well.
Richwood Silver finally got some luck for Saturday's race as she drew the 3 hole. Breaking from the far outside post last time, she had a no chance trip and with a better post this time, and what is considered her best trip (two turn 1 mile on lawn), she should put in a really good performance. It is a class hike though but her speed can be deadly in a race like this.
Albin also runs on Breeders Cup Saturday in the last race. Originally spotted for a race at Hawthorne, he was scratched because of weather and while considering the Fairgrounds, Chuck felt that the distance at Churchill would be better for him. Lucky for us as the Fairgrounds didn't use his race, and we got a good post, should have good weather, and finally, the most important, a good performance. He has been knocking on the door at Arlington the whole summer and looks to be in a good spot here. His 9f race at Arlington was a very good race and we are hoping to get a nice stalking trip off of the horses that are going two turns for the first time and get first run.
Good luck to everyone this weekend in your wagers on the Breeders Cup, for anyone playing, some longshots to consider...
Juvenile Filles: #1 Zilva (30/1)
Turf Sprint: #5 Get Funky(20/1), #8 Square Eddie (20/1)
Juvenile: #11 Radiohead (15/1)
Turf Mile: #9 Gladiatorus (20/1)
Mile: #10 Ready's Echo (20/1)
Classic: #6 Richard's Kid (12/1)
Monday, November 2, 2009
Weekend Recap
The weekend had both positives and negatives as we had a couple horses run, one horse got into a race and two others ready to enter.
Gondorf received a great education on Saturday in his first race at Keeneland. He broke a step slow, settled and was listening to the rider, when he was about to make his run, a horse drifted out into him and he ran evenly throughout the stretch. Look for him to be in a two turn MSW at Churchill towards the end of November.
Big Shake came out of his race at Churchill on Sunday pretty beat up and we are going to lay him up for a while, with a focus on Tampa Bay Downs at the start of the year.
Rochelle Rochelle has been entered at Churchill Downs for Thursday. She is in the 5th race (1:36pm CST) and has jockey Jesus Castanon aboard. This is her two turn debut and we are looking forward to seeing her run as the field came up pretty light.
Albin worked 4f in 49'4 as what was a maintenance breeze. Chuck really liked his work as it was termed "The best work I have seen from him on dirt, ever'. He is pointed towards a 9f MSW turf event on Breeders Cup Saturday at Churchill Downs. Richwood Silver also is ready to go and has a couple options to enter for races on Friday and Saturday.
Gondorf received a great education on Saturday in his first race at Keeneland. He broke a step slow, settled and was listening to the rider, when he was about to make his run, a horse drifted out into him and he ran evenly throughout the stretch. Look for him to be in a two turn MSW at Churchill towards the end of November.
Big Shake came out of his race at Churchill on Sunday pretty beat up and we are going to lay him up for a while, with a focus on Tampa Bay Downs at the start of the year.
Rochelle Rochelle has been entered at Churchill Downs for Thursday. She is in the 5th race (1:36pm CST) and has jockey Jesus Castanon aboard. This is her two turn debut and we are looking forward to seeing her run as the field came up pretty light.
Albin worked 4f in 49'4 as what was a maintenance breeze. Chuck really liked his work as it was termed "The best work I have seen from him on dirt, ever'. He is pointed towards a 9f MSW turf event on Breeders Cup Saturday at Churchill Downs. Richwood Silver also is ready to go and has a couple options to enter for races on Friday and Saturday.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Big BGR Weekend!!
Well, we have a big weekend on our hands with two horses running (weather permitting) in Kentucky.
Gondorf has been entered and running at Keeneland on Closing Day Saturday. While this is only a MSW race, it has particular appeal in that Lentenor, who is the full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is also entered in this race. Gondorf is in the 5th race(2:05pm CST), being ridden by Chris DeCarlo, and breaks from post #8. We are hoping for a productive learning experience for Gondorf and hoping he gives a good showing of himself
Big Shake is a major question mark for this weekend in that he will only run if his race remains on the turf. He has been entered in the X race going 8.5f on the turf but weather forecasts do not look promising. Given his last race performance and how he has been acting since that race, we should see a good performance and continued improvement.
Rochelle Rochelle had some bad luck as she was excluded from her targeted race. 28 two year old fillies were entered and Churchill Downs decided NOT to split the race. While disappointing because she was the 'for sure' runner this weekend, she is only 2 year olds and missing a race this time of year is unfortuntely one of the bad parts of this game. While they did not put a race on the overnight, it is safe to assume that there will be one on the dirt or turf within the next two weeks there for her and she would receive preference in that spot because of the exclusion.
Rain Rain STAY AWAY!!
Gondorf has been entered and running at Keeneland on Closing Day Saturday. While this is only a MSW race, it has particular appeal in that Lentenor, who is the full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is also entered in this race. Gondorf is in the 5th race(2:05pm CST), being ridden by Chris DeCarlo, and breaks from post #8. We are hoping for a productive learning experience for Gondorf and hoping he gives a good showing of himself
Big Shake is a major question mark for this weekend in that he will only run if his race remains on the turf. He has been entered in the X race going 8.5f on the turf but weather forecasts do not look promising. Given his last race performance and how he has been acting since that race, we should see a good performance and continued improvement.
Rochelle Rochelle had some bad luck as she was excluded from her targeted race. 28 two year old fillies were entered and Churchill Downs decided NOT to split the race. While disappointing because she was the 'for sure' runner this weekend, she is only 2 year olds and missing a race this time of year is unfortuntely one of the bad parts of this game. While they did not put a race on the overnight, it is safe to assume that there will be one on the dirt or turf within the next two weeks there for her and she would receive preference in that spot because of the exclusion.
Rain Rain STAY AWAY!!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Cool Clue RUNS HUGE!!
Cool Clue just restored faith with a determined run in the 1st at Keeneland today. Breaking a step slow, he was wide on both turns and made a real nice move going into the final turn only to flatten out. He was only beaten 3.25 lengths, and because of his wide trip, he travelled 54 feet farther then the winner. Its a great feeling to see a BGR horse run the way he did. Also, a great job by Chuck and his team to have him ready for his first route race.
Gondorf had his final work today in 101/3 today in preparation for his start at Keeneland on Halloween. Chuck said it was a very good final work and he is ready to debut. Looking forward to it.
Rochelle Rochelle also had a very good work for her start at Churchill on Sunday, November 1st. She is pointed towards the MSW on turf going 8.5f but will run regardless of surface.
Gondorf had his final work today in 101/3 today in preparation for his start at Keeneland on Halloween. Chuck said it was a very good final work and he is ready to debut. Looking forward to it.
Rochelle Rochelle also had a very good work for her start at Churchill on Sunday, November 1st. She is pointed towards the MSW on turf going 8.5f but will run regardless of surface.
Friday, October 23, 2009
BGR.com Live!! Upcoming Races
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This is the time of the year where when spots are available, you run in them. And even when you want to run, the race has to FILL! This can get very frustrating but the extra time between starts is never a bad thing. This very situation happened with Cool Clue last week as we were trying to enter in a race at Hawthorne but it never filled. We finally found a good spot for him. Cool Clue is running on Sunday in the first race at Keeneland in a 50k Maiden Claimer going 8.5 furlongs. We are hoping for a much improved performance off of his two sprint races at Arlington Park.
Gondorf will be pointing towards his debut at Keeneland in a 7f MSW race. He is ready to run and should benefit from the race experience.
We are praying for no rain in the Louisville area from October 30th till about November 8th as we will be attacking the Churchill Downs lawn with multiple starters. Rochelle Rochelle and Big Shake will be targeted to their 2nd turf races respectively at Churchill Downs on November 1st. Richwood Silver is a potential starter in a nw1 1 mile race on November 4th. This is a step up in class but she has run well every time on the lawn and if it were to rain, that would also be a good thing for us. Good ole Albin has shipped back to Churchill after battling the Chicago October weather hoping for a spot at Hawthorne. That never materialized and Chuck Simon, our trainer, has voiced his preference to enter for a 9 furlong race on November 7th. He has always run well on the lawn for us and we are looking forward to big things from him moving forward.
Hope everyone has a good weekend and Go COOL CLUE!! :)
This is the time of the year where when spots are available, you run in them. And even when you want to run, the race has to FILL! This can get very frustrating but the extra time between starts is never a bad thing. This very situation happened with Cool Clue last week as we were trying to enter in a race at Hawthorne but it never filled. We finally found a good spot for him. Cool Clue is running on Sunday in the first race at Keeneland in a 50k Maiden Claimer going 8.5 furlongs. We are hoping for a much improved performance off of his two sprint races at Arlington Park.
Gondorf will be pointing towards his debut at Keeneland in a 7f MSW race. He is ready to run and should benefit from the race experience.
We are praying for no rain in the Louisville area from October 30th till about November 8th as we will be attacking the Churchill Downs lawn with multiple starters. Rochelle Rochelle and Big Shake will be targeted to their 2nd turf races respectively at Churchill Downs on November 1st. Richwood Silver is a potential starter in a nw1 1 mile race on November 4th. This is a step up in class but she has run well every time on the lawn and if it were to rain, that would also be a good thing for us. Good ole Albin has shipped back to Churchill after battling the Chicago October weather hoping for a spot at Hawthorne. That never materialized and Chuck Simon, our trainer, has voiced his preference to enter for a 9 furlong race on November 7th. He has always run well on the lawn for us and we are looking forward to big things from him moving forward.
Hope everyone has a good weekend and Go COOL CLUE!! :)
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