The Refugees Unleashed

by **resigned** » Sat May 02, 2009 7:09 pm

It has been a real nice Derby day. Thank you to everyone....I love horse racing and it is fun to be here with you all.

by **victims cry** » Sat May 02, 2009 8:34 pm

it sure was a great day and what a wonderful outcome. love rags to riches and am thrilled that Calvin proved himself as a real powerhouse jockey not a fluke, while the unknown trainer is now someone to reckon with. The horse himself ran a superb race, to bad he is a gelding.

by **resigned** » Sat May 02, 2009 8:53 pm

The gelded son of Birdstone began his journey at Woodbine with Cotey taking a shot -- and not an expensive one -- on a horse who was far from perfect.

"He 'toed out' a little bit and he didn't exactly stand straight at first," Cotey said of the youngster's build, which in part led to his bargain price.

"He was not the most correct in terms of conformation but there is a great temperament to him."

Under saddle, he was far more fond of the fillies than of running at first, which prompted Cotey to have the colt snipped of his manhood.

http://www.torontosun.com/sports/column ... 1-sun.html

Ouch....

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 02, 2009 9:39 pm

Great pictures! Thanks to everyone.

I did not watch the Derby but I'm glad it was a great day for everyone. Would have liked to participate in this thread, love the wonderful horses, like hunting for those fabulous hats but real life came in the way.

by **Fashionista** » Mon May 04, 2009 2:33 pm

victims cry wrote:Fash you have outdone yourself with those pics!

Calvin Borell deserves it too. His first derby win didn't exactly lift him to star jockey status..the poor guy from the LA bayou, but this week he won the oaks at 20 lengths and then did a technically superb job of taking his horse from behind to win by 3 or 4 lengths. The horse did the job when he was out in front...Calvin got her there. He should have the reputation of a prado or desormeaux, he has left them in the dust enough!

Glad you liked them

My pleasure EVERYONE!!!

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by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 2:57 pm

Exercise rider Charlie Figueroa takes Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness entrant Mine That Bird around the track at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 15, 2009, in Baltimore. The 134th running of the Preakness horse race will be Saturday.

Kentucky Derby winner Mine that Bird is held by Kelly Dennington, ranch manager for Double Eagle ranch where the horse is kept after workouts at the Stakes barn at Pimlico Race Course on Thursday, May 14, 2009, in Baltimore. The 134th running of the Preakness Stakes is Saturday, May 16th.

Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness hopeful Mine That Bird grazes in his stall at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland May 14, 2009. The 134th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place May 16, 2009.

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 3:01 pm

Kentucky Oaks winner and Preakness favorite filly Rachel Alexandra looksat the crowds while being bathed at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland May 15, 2009. The 134th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place May 16, 2009.

Preakness entrant Rachel Alexandra is led off a van by assistant trainer Scott Blasi to the stakes barn at Pimlico Race Course, Wednesday, May 13, 2009, in Baltimore. The 134th running of the Preakness horse race will be held Saturday.

Exercise rider Dominic Terry takes Preakness entrant Rachel Alexandra around the track at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 15, 2009, in Baltimore. The 134th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race will be Saturday.

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 3:07 pm

Preakness Stakes entrant Pioneerof the Nile, with exercise rider George Alverez aboard, gallops over the track at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, early Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Preakness Stakes entrant Terrain, with exercise rider James Jones aboard, is led to the track by a pony at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Preakness hopeful General Quarters, with Taylor Carty up is led off the course by owner and trainer Tom McCarthy at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland May 15, 2009. The 134th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place May 16, 2009.

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 3:14 pm

Preakness entrant Papa Clem exercises with Emeundo Cedeno aboard at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 15, 2009, in Baltimore. The 134th running of the Preakness horse race will be Saturday.

Trainer D. Wayne Lukas, right, leads one of his two Preakness Stakes entrants, Flying Private and exercise rider Taylor Carty, left, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, early Saturday, May 16, 2009. Lukas will also saddle Luv Gov in the Preakness.

Preakness hopeful Pioneer of the Nile looks out from his stall at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland May 14, 2009. The 134th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place May 16, 2009.

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 3:19 pm

The completed post positions for Saturday's Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico in Baltimore are seen following the draw Wednesday, May 13, 2009.

Preakness entrant Flying Private works out at Pimlico Race Course with exercise rider Taylor Carty on Thursday, May 14, 2009, in Baltimore. The 134th running of the Preakness Stakes is Saturday, May 16th.

Preakness hopeful Friesan Fire with trainer Larry Jones, up, works out at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland May 14, 2009. The 134th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place May 16, 2009.

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 3:23 pm

Preakness entrant Rachel Alexandra is led off a van by assistant trainer Scott Blasi to the stakes barn at Pimlico Race Course, Wednesday, May 13, 2009, in Baltimore. The 134th running of the Preakness horse race will be held Saturday.

Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness hopeful Mine That Bird is held by Double Eagle Ranch farm manager Kelly Dennington while he is washed after working out at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland May 13, 2009. The 134th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place on May 16.

Assistant trainer Celia Fawkes walks Preakness hopeful Big Drama over the track at Pimlico Race Course, Wednesday, May 13, 2009, in Baltimore. The 134th running of the Preakness horse race will be held Saturday.

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 3:27 pm

Preakness hopeful Luv Gov works out with Taylor Carty at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland May 13, 2009. The 134th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place on May 16.

Exercise rider Charlie Figueroa walks Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness hopeful Mine That Bird back to the barn at Pimlico Race Course, Wednesday, May 13, 2009, in Baltimore. The 134th running of the Preakness horse race will be held Saturday.

Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness hopeful Mine That Bird with exercise rider Charlie Figueroa works out at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland May 13, 2009. The 134th running of the Preakness Stakes will take place May 16.

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 3:33 pm

Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird arrives with his trainer Bennie Woolley at Pimlico race track ahead of the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes, the second leg in the Triple Crown, in Baltimore, MD, May 12, 2009.

Bennie Woolley, trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird, speaks to the media after arriving at Pimlico race track ahead of the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes, the second leg in the Triple Crown, in Baltimore, Maryland May 12, 2009.

Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird stands in his stall after arriving with his trainer Bennie Woolley at Pimlico race track ahead of the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes, the second leg in the Triple Crown, in Baltimore, MD, May 12, 2009.

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 5:44 pm

Jockey Calvin Borel celebrates riding Rachel Alexandra to victory in the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, May 16, 2009.
REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES SPORT HORSE RACING)

Jockey Calvin Borel gestures as he rides Rachel Alexandra to victory in the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Baltimore.
(AP Photo/Garry Jones)

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 5:45 pm

Rachel Alexandra, center, with jockey Calvin Borel up, leads the field around the fourth turn during the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Baltimore. Rachel Alexandra won the race.
(AP Photo/Steve Helber)

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 5:48 pm

Jockey Calvin Borel, right, gestures after riding Rachel Alexandra to victory in the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Baltimore. Mine That Bird (2), with jockey Mike Smith aboardd finished second, and Musket Man (3) with Eibar Coa riding, finished third.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 5:53 pm

Jockey Calvin Borel celebrates riding Rachel Alexandra to victory in the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, May 16, 2009.
REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES SPORT HORSE RACING IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Rachel Alexandra with jockey Calvin Borel aboard gestures after winning the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, May 16, 2009.
REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES SPORT HORSE RACING)

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 5:54 pm

Rachel Alexandra with jockey Calvin Borel aboard looks back during the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, May 16, 2009.
REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES SPORT HORSE RACING)

Jockey Calvin Borel rides Rachel Alexandra (L) to victory in the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, May 16, 2009.
REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES SPORT HORSE RACING)

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 5:56 pm

Jockey Calvin Borel, front, gestures after riding Rachel Alexandra to victory in the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Baltimore. Mine That Bird (2), with jockey Mike Smith aboard finished second, and Musket Man (3) with Eibar Coa riding, finished third.
(AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Jockey Calvin Borel celebrates after aboard Rachel Alexandra after winning the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Baltimore.
(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

by **SavannahStar** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:00 pm

Great pics, thank you all!

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:03 pm

Jockey Calvin Borel, front, gestures after riding Rachel Alexandra to victory in the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Baltimore. Musket Man, right, with Eibar Coa up, finished third and Flying Private, rear left, with Alan Garcia up, finished fourth.
(AP Photo/Mel Evans)

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:06 pm

SavannahStar wrote:Great pics, thank you all!

Glad you enjoyed all the pictures, Savannah! :fgift:

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:14 pm

Rachel Alexandra, left, and jockey Calvin Borel lead the field into the fourth turn during the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Baltimore. Rachel Alexandra won the race.
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Jockey Calvin Borel, riding Rachel Alexandra, looks behind him after winning the 134th Running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Super filly Rachel Alexandra lived up to her billing Saturday, winning the Preakness Stakes under Borel.
(AFP/Getty Images/Al Bello)

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:25 pm

Rachel Alexandra with jockey Calvin Borel aboard crosses the finish line to win the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland May 16, 2009.
REUTERS/Molly Riley (UNITED STATES SPORT HORSE RACING)

Jockey Calvin Borel celebrates riding Rachel Alexandra (C) to victory ahead of second place winner Mine That Bird (L) ridden by jockey Mike Smith and third place finisher Musket Man (R) ridden by jockey Derek Ryan in the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland May 16, 2009.
REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES SPORT HORSE RACING)

Jockey Calvin Borel holds the trophy after riding Rachel Alexandra to victory in the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland May 16, 2009.
REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES SPORT HORSE RACING)

by **CherokeeKid** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:27 pm

Rachel Alexandra owner Jess Jackson (R) and his wife Barbara Banke celebrate in the winner's circle after their horse won the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland May 16, 2009.
REUTERS/Molly Riley (UNITED STATES SPORT HORSE RACING)

Jockey Calvin Borel, right, gestures after riding Rachel Alexandra to victory in the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Baltimore. Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird, left, with jockey Mike Smith aboard finished second.
(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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