February 18, 2008 by Blogger
Fierce Wind Wins Sam F. Davis Stakes
Four Roses Thoroughbreds’ Fierce Wind stamped himself as yet another one of the Kentucky Derby contenders for Hall of Famer Nick Zito by capturing Saturday’s $200,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.
Making his stakes debut, the dark bay colt with rider Cornelio Velazquez reeled off 1 1/16 miles in 1:44 on the fast track to record his third straight victory paying $8.80, $4.60 and $3.40. Big Truck is second and returned $7.60 and $5.60. Third placer Smooth Air paid $4.20 to show.
Poni Colada Wins Borderland Derby at Sunland Park
Robert Zollars and Mark Wagner’s Poni Colada came charging from last and galloped to an 8-length triumph in the $100,000 Borderland Derby at Sunland Park on Saturday. Jockey Alfredo Juarez Jr. allowed the Steve Asmussen sophomore to find his stride while unhurried early, ultimately crossing the wire in a final time of 1:47 for 1 1/16 miles on the fast track.
The son of Volponi, Poni Colada paid $5.40, $3 and $2.40. Cape Time returned $3.20 and $2.20. No Jeopardy showed $2.60.
The Sam F. Davis Stakes and Borderland Derby are preparatory races leading to the 2008 Kentucky Derby.
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February 14, 2008 by Blogger
A leading retailer in Singapore pulled out an entire range of cosmetics centering on a Jesus theme after receiving several complaints from local Roman Catholics.
The range, named Lookin’ Good for Jesus, was on sale at three Topshop outlets in the Asian city state.
The 4th Commandment in the Roman Catholic bible states, “You shall not make wrongful use of the name of your God.”
Catholics complained the cosmetics’ marketing was disrespectful, full of sexual innuendo and trivialized Christianity.
About 15% of Singapore’s 4.4 million population is Christian.
The Lookin’ Good For Jesus line of cosmetics and health care products is produced by the US-based company, Blue Q, which seemed unconcerned over this incident and has even posted in their web site, “Banned in Singapore!” while using the Pope’s image to market their shopper bag.
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February 14, 2008 by Blogger
A small field of 5 horses were entered in Sunland Park’s Borderland Derby on Saturday, February 16. It comprises of the following 3-year-olds with jockeys, weight and morning line odds:
- Capetown Royal ridden by jockey Joe Martinez carries 116 lbs. with odds of 3-1
- Cape Time, Ken Tohill, 116 lbs., 4-1
- Mr. Golden Ruler, Quyet Bui, 116 lbs., 6-1
- Poni Colada, Alfredo Juarez, Jr., 122 lbs., 8-5
- No Jepordy, Ignacio Puglisi, 116 lbs., 5-2
The chestnut colt owned by Bob Zollars and Mark Wagner, Poni Colada, carries top weight of 122 pounds. In his most recent start in the 1 mile Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park, he lead early in the race but faded to 6th place. Jockey Alfredo Juarez, Jr. rides for Steve Asmussen.
The Borderland Derby is one of the 2008 Kentucky Derby prep races scheduled this Saturday. It is the 11th race at Sunland Park’s February 16 card. Estimated post time is 4:55 pm MST.
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February 13, 2008 by Blogger
Hall of Fame jockey Jose Santos has settled his libel lawsuit against the Miami Herald over their printed article falsely accusing him of carrying an unauthorized and illegal object in his hand during his Kentucky Derby ride of Funny Cide in 2003.
Kentucky Derby racing officials later concluded jockey Jose Santos was only holding his whip.
Attorneys of both parties said that Jose Santos and the Miami Herald are “pleased” and “satisfied” with the confidential settlement terms.
Jose Santos rode Funny Cide to victories in the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Funny Cide finished 3rd in the Belmont Stakes behind fresh Empire Maker and Ten Most Wanted, both horses having skipped the Preakness Stakes.
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February 12, 2008 by Blogger
Reportedly is now online! There are still some things that I’m fixing up before I can get this blog up and running. Until then, here are some best-selling movies you might be interested in watching this Valentine’s Day…
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