[OT][SPOILERS]Belmont Stakes Results

in article , Jeanne Hedge at
wrote on 6/5/04 6:00 PM:

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The 1-1/2 miles of The Belmont Stakes strikes again.

1. Birdstone (jockey: Edgar Prado; trainer: Nick Zito) (36-1; $74 to
win)
2. Smarty Jones (Stewart Elliott/John Servis) (1-5)
3. Royal Assault (Pat Day/Nick Zito)

Birdstone won by about a length. He started making his move at the end
of the back straight, caught Smarty Jones shortly before the finish
and (it seemed to me) seemed to be pulling away.

They said before the race that an offer of $20 million (USD) had been
made for Smarty Jones, $40 million if he won the Belmont. That $40
million was later increased to $50 million.



Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha

http://www.jhedge.com

SO sad, but no romp. Birdstone and Smarty were 9 lengths ahead of Royal
Assault. I feel bad that BOTH Smarty's connections AND the winning
connections all felt so bad. Servis' team should be proud and *will* see
Smarty win, and often, later in the year. Zito *finally* is not the
bridesmaid at the Belmont and should be able to be happier about it. Ah
well, that's horse racing and part of what makes it so fascinating.

in article , Jeanne Hedge at
wrote on 6/5/04 6:00 PM:

spoilers!

5

4

3

2

1

The 1-1/2 miles of The Belmont Stakes strikes again.

1. Birdstone (jockey: Edgar Prado; trainer: Nick Zito) (36-1; $74 to
win)
2. Smarty Jones (Stewart Elliott/John Servis) (1-5)
3. Royal Assault (Pat Day/Nick Zito)

Birdstone won by about a length. He started making his move at the end
of the back straight, caught Smarty Jones shortly before the finish
and (it seemed to me) seemed to be pulling away.

They said before the race that an offer of $20 million (USD) had been
made for Smarty Jones, $40 million if he won the Belmont. That $40
million was later increased to $50 million.



Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha

http://www.jhedge.com

SO sad, but no romp. Birdstone and Smarty were 9 lengths ahead of Royal
Assault. I feel bad that BOTH Smarty's connections AND the winning
connections all felt so bad. Servis' team should be proud and *will* see
Smarty win, and often, later in the year. Zito *finally* is not the
bridesmaid at the Belmont and should be able to be happier about it. Ah
well, that's horse racing and part of what makes it so fascinating.

in article , Jeanne Hedge at
wrote on 6/5/04 6:00 PM:

spoilers!

5

4

3

2

1

The 1-1/2 miles of The Belmont Stakes strikes again.

1. Birdstone (jockey: Edgar Prado; trainer: Nick Zito) (36-1; $74 to
win)
2. Smarty Jones (Stewart Elliott/John Servis) (1-5)
3. Royal Assault (Pat Day/Nick Zito)

Birdstone won by about a length. He started making his move at the end
of the back straight, caught Smarty Jones shortly before the finish
and (it seemed to me) seemed to be pulling away.

They said before the race that an offer of $20 million (USD) had been
made for Smarty Jones, $40 million if he won the Belmont. That $40
million was later increased to $50 million.



Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha

http://www.jhedge.com

SO sad, but no romp. Birdstone and Smarty were 9 lengths ahead of Royal
Assault. I feel bad that BOTH Smarty's connections AND the winning
connections all felt so bad. Servis' team should be proud and *will* see
Smarty win, and often, later in the year. Zito *finally* is not the
bridesmaid at the Belmont and should be able to be happier about it. Ah
well, that's horse racing and part of what makes it so fascinating.

in article , Kreisleriana at
wrote on 6/5/04 7:19 PM:

On Sat, 05 Jun 2004 23:35:27 GMT, "Yoj"
yodeled:

"Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message
news
spoilers!

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4

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The 1-1/2 miles of The Belmont Stakes strikes again.

1. Birdstone (jockey: Edgar Prado; trainer: Nick Zito) (36-1; $74 to
win)
2. Smarty Jones (Stewart Elliott/John Servis) (1-5)
3. Royal Assault (Pat Day/Nick Zito)

Birdstone won by about a length. He started making his move at the end
of the back straight, caught Smarty Jones shortly before the finish
and (it seemed to me) seemed to be pulling away.

They said before the race that an offer of $20 million (USD) had been
made for Smarty Jones, $40 million if he won the Belmont. That $40
million was later increased to $50 million.



Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha

http://www.jhedge.com

That's too bad for the people who backed Smarty, but I imagine those who
bet on Birdstone are thrilled to death!

Joy

It was a heartbreaker-- SJ is *such* a cool horse.

He'll be back!

in article , Kreisleriana at
wrote on 6/5/04 7:19 PM:

On Sat, 05 Jun 2004 23:35:27 GMT, "Yoj"
yodeled:

"Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message
news
spoilers!

5

4

3

2

1

The 1-1/2 miles of The Belmont Stakes strikes again.

1. Birdstone (jockey: Edgar Prado; trainer: Nick Zito) (36-1; $74 to
win)
2. Smarty Jones (Stewart Elliott/John Servis) (1-5)
3. Royal Assault (Pat Day/Nick Zito)

Birdstone won by about a length. He started making his move at the end
of the back straight, caught Smarty Jones shortly before the finish
and (it seemed to me) seemed to be pulling away.

They said before the race that an offer of $20 million (USD) had been
made for Smarty Jones, $40 million if he won the Belmont. That $40
million was later increased to $50 million.



Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha

http://www.jhedge.com

That's too bad for the people who backed Smarty, but I imagine those who
bet on Birdstone are thrilled to death!

Joy

It was a heartbreaker-- SJ is *such* a cool horse.

He'll be back!

in article , Kreisleriana at
wrote on 6/5/04 7:19 PM:

On Sat, 05 Jun 2004 23:35:27 GMT, "Yoj"
yodeled:

"Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message
news
spoilers!

5

4

3

2

1

The 1-1/2 miles of The Belmont Stakes strikes again.

1. Birdstone (jockey: Edgar Prado; trainer: Nick Zito) (36-1; $74 to
win)
2. Smarty Jones (Stewart Elliott/John Servis) (1-5)
3. Royal Assault (Pat Day/Nick Zito)

Birdstone won by about a length. He started making his move at the end
of the back straight, caught Smarty Jones shortly before the finish
and (it seemed to me) seemed to be pulling away.

They said before the race that an offer of $20 million (USD) had been
made for Smarty Jones, $40 million if he won the Belmont. That $40
million was later increased to $50 million.



Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha

http://www.jhedge.com

That's too bad for the people who backed Smarty, but I imagine those who
bet on Birdstone are thrilled to death!

Joy

It was a heartbreaker-- SJ is *such* a cool horse.

He'll be back!

What's this Belmont thing? A race of sorts?


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What's this Belmont thing? A race of sorts?


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What's this Belmont thing? A race of sorts?


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in article , Kreisleriana at
wrote on 6/5/04 7:19 PM:

On Sat, 05 Jun 2004 23:35:27 GMT, "Yoj"
yodeled:

"Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message
news spoilers!

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4

3

2

1

The 1-1/2 miles of The Belmont Stakes strikes again.

1. Birdstone (jockey: Edgar Prado; trainer: Nick Zito) (36-1; $74 to
win)
2. Smarty Jones (Stewart Elliott/John Servis) (1-5)
3. Royal Assault (Pat Day/Nick Zito)

Birdstone won by about a length. He started making his move at the end
of the back straight, caught Smarty Jones shortly before the finish
and (it seemed to me) seemed to be pulling away.

They said before the race that an offer of $20 million (USD) had been
made for Smarty Jones, $40 million if he won the Belmont. That $40
million was later increased to $50 million.



Jeanne Hedge, as directed by Natasha

http://www.jhedge.com

That's too bad for the people who backed Smarty, but I imagine those
who
bet on Birdstone are thrilled to death!

Joy

It was a heartbreaker-- SJ is *such* a cool horse.

He'll be back!


He is a gorgeous little horse. Just not up to a mile and a half. Darn near
did it anyway didn't he!

Jo