$SUPER $SATURDAY 4/28 Churchill Downs PLUS RESULTS!

[horsecrazygal21]

Julien was 4 for 8 yesterday. I bet Hierro because I like the horse. Julien riding was an added bonus. But, I would have bet the horse regardless of who was riding him.

Good day for me yesterday (about time) - 11-7-2-1

Yeah I noticed that I think you took it, Bal.

[Dusty]

FROM RUFFIAN:

Good Afternoon & Welcome To
Super Saturday At Churchill Downs

Our Feature Event Today
The Ruffarama Stakes

Presented By: Tigre Tasty Treats
Today Run At: 1 1/8 M

Excitement Is In The Air
The Horses Are Looking Frisky
Expectations Are Running High

We Have Had A Few Scratches
Leaving Us With A Field Of 10

The Horses Are Entering The Track
Now, Let's Meet The Field

Leading Them Out In PP #1
RUFFIAN
2011 Filly Of The Year

A Super Feisty & Fractious Filly
known for her SHENANIGANS at the
Gate, has 2 sides to her nature

The Cheetah who can Pounce suddenly
like the Big Cat after Prey ~
Clawing her way to the wire

OR
The Lazy Cheshire Cat...
totally contented with letting others
take the lead.... and keep it!

Even her connections never know
what to expect on any given day

She can win 2 in a row then bounce
right into last place in her next start

She Goes Off At: 7/2


In PP #2
CRIMINAL TYPE
2011 HOTY
SS Champion
MM Champion
BOTS Champion
Colt Champion
Race Of The Year
New Track Record

Amazing to see this kind of performance
especially after a disaster year in 2010

But the fans persuasion led to a 2nd Shot
At Stardom, and this Older Stallion did
not disappoint them!

This year has been far less Spectacular
but now and then that Winning Form
of HOTY breaks thru again to remind all
how he won all the awards----
winning 3 SS Days

The Junkyard Dog Or Top Dog Place
Is Anyone's Guess In Every Race!

He Goes Off At: 10/1

In PP #3
GOTADUN-QH {GDQH}

An Exciting Filly who burst onto the scene this year often finishing in
the top 3 by
a photo finish, and breaking her Maiden
by winning a MM BOTS for the Fillies!

She is a Star in The Making and we are sure to see her in the Winner's
Circle
often as the year goes on

She Goes Off At: 9/2


In PP #4
HORSE CRAZY GAL (HCG)
2011 Most Improved Award

This Filly should have been named
'LOTTA HEART' because that is what
really describes her way of running

Never Quit
Never Give Up Trying No Matter
If It Seems The Impossible Dream

That Determination led to a Win in
the MM Series & shows that she is
finding her style & will be in that
elusive Winner's Circle as time goes by

She Goes Off At: 5/1


In PP #5
EL PRADO

A Super Classy Filly who lost a lot of racing time due to various health
issues
but returned this season slowing regaining her excellent form ---
Often in a photo for placement

With time and more races under her
saddle... she is sure to bounce back
to that top form we have seen for years

She Goes Off At: 6/1

In PP #6
DUSTY
2010 HOTY

After a Brilliant 2010 Season, This
Dynamic Filly lost a step last year
but this season she has returned to
her Winning Style more often...
With 3 MM Victories & A SS Win

She is a threat in any race and can
never ever be counted out!

She has lost some training time this
year and is not back to 100% yet

She Goes Off At: 7/1


In PP #7
KD
2011 Distorted Humor Award

Always the Clown providing humor
for his devoted Fans with his antics

Here is a Colt who can spring a Shocker
at any moment from Last to First in a
Hoofbeat...without warning

Nobody ever knows WHEN this might
happen but his outrageously loud fans
often outscream the voice of the track announcer....

Calling out to the 'ComeBack Kid'
To COME ON!
Often He Does!

Never to be counted out till the wire
He Goes Off At: 7/1


In PP #8
REAL QUIET {DC}

A Champion Colt who rarely runs a bad race is usually seen taking home a
check
Often he just misses by a nose in a photo

Talent ~ Ability ~ Determination ~
A Clearly Classy Colt who is Always A
Major Threat in Any Race, Any Day!

He appears to be very Frisky as he
moves along in the Post Parade

Winning his 2nd SS Race last out
He Goes Off At: 5/2


In PP #9
BALLERINA

A Newcomer This Season, This Outstandingly talented Filly has run
some amazing races, clearly showing
she is worthy of running with this field

She has won a SS race and has been
in several photo finishes as well

A Champion in the making
A Diamond Who Sparkles & Shines

She has missed some training time
but appears to be right up on her toes
today ---

She Goes Off At: 10/1

In PP #10
TIGER DANCER
2011 Rookie Of The Year

This Filly exploded onto the racing scene by breaking her maiden in her
3rd start
as she also broke the existing track record

She went on to many other victories
And A Year End Award

BUT ~
She also displayed a very bad case of
NO FOCUS when Railbirds were around
often costing her a placement at the wire
being so easily distracted

'Its Not Easy Bein Green' Says Kermit
And this Filly is no stranger to that concept

IF she can retain Focus,
she is Outstanding

IF She Cannot...
She is Out Standing in the Field as others pass her by to the wire

Blinkers help sometimes: Not Always
Consistency not her strong suit!

She Goes Off At 13/1

We Now Turn U Over To Our
Track Announcer ~

BOULDER WILDCAT

Everyone Is Standing Quietly Waiting
for Ruffian ~
Who is causing a major Kerfuffle
at the gate refusing to go in

After rearing up, tossing her jockey in the air, she was finally backed
in much to her chagrin ~

And We Are Ready To Run!

And They're Offfffffffffffffff!

Down to her Knees right out of the gate
is RUFFIAN - almost losing her jockey
who at this point probably wishes she had
Change Of Jockey Is Usual For This Filly!

Taking Command of the Early Lead
Like Twin Tornadoes ~
BALLERINA & GDQH


Tucked in right behind the Filly Duo
are KD ~ HCG ~ REAL QUIET

TIGER DANCER & EL PRADO
make up the next tier

At the Back in the Early Going
DUSTY ~ CT ~ RUFFIAN


Heading Into The Turn ~

Its turned into a 3 Horse Race
on the Front End with

BALLERINA ~ GDQH & REAL-QUIET

HORSE CRAZY GAL
Is right there tucked in behind the front running Trio...
She is just a head behind their tails
Running With 'Lotta Heart' Today

DUSTY
Has picked up the pace now and is
running next behind the front four

KD & EL PRADO
Side by Side are another 4 Lengths back

Trailing the Field are
CRIMINAL TYPE ~ TIGER DANCER
And RUFFIAN who is showing NO
signs of wanting to run today!


They're At The TOP Of The Stretch

And The BALLERINA Is Pouring It On
separating herself from REAL-QUIET
who is really Fired up now & all out

GDQH & HCG
Lost a bit of momentum on the Turn --- neither one handling it well---
but have regained their speed now

DUSTY
Finding her best stride is now moving
up gaining ground with every hoofbeat


And DOWN The STRETCH They Come!

BALLERINA
Showing Them All The Back of her
New Shiny Shoes....
As she has from the Gate!

REAL QUIET
Turning up the Heat on the leader
and is far from through!

GDQH & HCG
Neck & Neck - A Whisker separates them

And There Goes CRIMINAL-TYPE
who suddenly awakened and is making
a huge move up the rail....

DUSTY
With yet another big move is gaining

EL PRADO
Now is just in behind DUSTY

KD
Lost a lot of ground on the turn
and is losing momentum

CRIMINAL TYPE
looking strong now but its too little
way too late for him

TIGER DANCER & RUFFIAN
Never really 'in it' from the gate
are running in another time zone

And BALLERINA Has Surged
Once Again to leave REAL QUIET
in her wake!

NO PHOTO TODAY FOLKS

Its All The BALLERINA who left
the idea of 'Ballet' back at the gate
Running like a Hot Hot Hot Salsa
Gate To Wire Victory!

REAL QUIET (DC)
Gallant & Valiant from the Gate
Once again the 'Bridesmaid'
but Super Strong in defeat!

GDQH
By A Whisker Holds On For 3rd

H C G
Lotta Heart From Gate To Wire = 4th


ALSO RAN
DUSTY
EL PRADO
K D
CRIMINAL TYPE
TIGER DANCER
RUFFIAN (Eased / Vanned Off)

CONGRATS BALLERINA On An
AMAZING VICTORY GALLOP!
(7 Firsts & Just 1 Out Of The $$$)
====> WOW! <===

PAY OUT PRICES
Check ALL Tickets
Report Any Errors To: Ruffian

BALLERINA > $111.70

REAL QUIET (DC) > $87.30

G D Q H > $67.70

H C G > $65

D U S T Y > $53.40

EL PRADO > $50.20

K D > $43.60
(Think He Played Wrong Track?)

CRIMINAL TYPE > $36

TIGER DANCER > $19.40

RUFFIAN > $5.80
Cheshire Cat Ruled Today!
Cheetah Back In The Barn!

We Bid U A Good Evening
And Safe Drive Home

[Dusty]

WAY TO GO BALLERINA! Looks like Churchill is good to you - WHO YOU PICKING for the Derby???

CONGRATS!

[GotaDunQH]

Congrats to Ballerina...you da bomb! RQ, you hung in there my friend for as long as you could. Thanks to Ruff for scoring and another great call. See ya'll on Wednesday!

[Ballerina]

WAY TO GO BALLERINA! Looks like Churchill is good to you - WHO YOU PICKING for the Derby???

CONGRATS!

Thanks for the congrats.

Re who I like in the Derby? Aw, geez. Each day I'm confused on a higher level. But, I'm stickin' with Union Rags. I also like Gemologist, and I think Went the Day Well could be the wise guy horse.

My husband is putting a $2 bet on every horse in the hope that another big long shot comes in.

[GotaDunQH]

Thanks for the congrats.

Re who I like in the Derby? Aw, geez. Each day I'm confused on a higher level. But, I'm stickin' with Union Rags. I also like Gemologist, and I think Went the Day Well could be the wise guy horse.

My husband is putting a $2 bet on every horse in the hope that another big long shot comes in.

Me too....and I'm looking for 2 others to add to it; a long shot and a fav others than UR, Bode, Hansen.

[Dusty]

As a reminder to the "Ruff One", those two horses did something that Zenyatta never did. They haven't finished behind anyone <grin> (yet). And Personal Ensign never will.

Personal Ensign
Black Cavier
Zenyatta Who?

FROM RUFFIAN:

Quote The Raven (RQ)

"....As a reminder to the "Ruff One", those two horses did something
that Zenyatta never did.
They haven't finished behind anyone <grin> (yet).
And Personal Ensign never will"
==========================

NO! In That Respect = U R Right...

But ~ Something Else Personal Ensign
Never Did That The Mighty Zenyatta Did

COME BACK TO RACE
THE NEXT YEAR!

Personal Ensign RETIRED with 13 Wins

Had she returned the next year, who
can say if she would have followed in the Hoofprints of Rachel Alexandra
who returned to LOSE Several Races after being HOTY!

Zenyatta could have retired also
but instead, chose to return & delight
her fans showing the courage and determination that made her a Champion

Yes she tried for the Classic AGAIN
after WINNING IT, which neither Personal-Ensign or Black Caviar did at
all

With all that Zenyatta accomplished I have trouble with anyone finding
fault
with her

Am I Wearing Blinkers?
I Don't Think So!

This Filly excited me more than
any horse in recent years..

I would have to go back to:
BLACK TIE AFFAIR
HOLY BULL
SKIP AWAY
IZVESTIA
ItsAllGreekToMe
Lit De Justice

As with Politics, Religions, Music, Art
ALL IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

And MY Eye Beheld 'Z' GREATNESS

MAY THE PURRR BE WITH U

=^,,^=



http://community.webtv.net/RUFFIAN333

[Ballerina]

And yet another thread that has gone the Zenyatta debate route.

SIGH!

[Real Quiet]

Congrats Ballerina on a fantastic total and a whole lot of wins. You were on fire at Churchill Saturday.

[Ballerina]

Congrats Ballerina on a fantastic total and a whole lot of wins. You were on fire at Churchill Saturday.

Thanks, RQ. I felt your hot breath breathing down my neck for a good part of the way. It was... exhilerating. You're one hot guy, RQ - takes a lot to beat you.

[Real Quiet]

Thanks Bal, I hope my luck lasts one more week as my team is in the PAIHL finals at Pace Advantage. The Derby/ Oaks cards are always challenging. Hope your latest run of "calm" continues as your handicapping "heats up".