Smarty Jones second by a length.

[R3dD0g]

Smarty Jones finished second by a nose.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=547&ncid=755&e=1&u=/ap...

edit: added link & changed win margin.

[mike1963]

1. Wow, you were quick!

:D

[R3dD0g]

2. I was watching with 2 posts open.

I figured it was my first chance to get a post in LBN.

[Eurobabe]

3. Birdstone #4 won

[montana_hazeleyes]

12. No one will beleive me but,

My husband asked me who I thought would come in second.I said not just second but Birdstone will win. Damn,I wish I was a betting person!

[Spazito]

4. Damn!

*

[R3dD0g]

5. There were 645 items on eBay a few minutes ago

They're probably worthless now.

[Penndems]

6. He ran a great race

Smarty's STILL a winner. What a great horse. :)

[Spazito]

7. Agreed!

*

[Spazito]

8. Here's a link you might want to add to your opening post...

so the thread doesn't get locked:

Smarty Jones Fails in Triple Crown Bid

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=547&ncid=755&e=1&u=/ap/20040605/ap_on_sp_ot/rac_belmont_stakes

[R3dD0g]

9. Thanks.

[MaineDem]

10. You might want to change the Subject line as well. (nt)

[kentuck]

11. I think the jockey hit the stretch just a few seconds too early....

He might have won... :(

[R3dD0g]

13. It was looking so good. Damn, damn and damn.

I really liked that little horse. He ran away with the Arkansas Derby and my heart. I was so hopeful.

[gauguin57]

14. In s.e. pennsylvania,

we're very, very sad. Smarty fever has absolutely gripped the southeastern part of the state for weeks. Can't turn on the TV channels from Philly without all-Smarty-alla-time! Very Seabiscuit-like story (jockey came back from alcoholism, owners sweet old people, horse back from fractured skull) -- well, WE STILL LOVE YOU, SMARTY. You're a very cool horse.

[Teaser]

15. Philly loses again.

Why does God hate us?

[Spazito]

16. I was very impressed by both owners in their comments after...

the race. Both showed a great deal of grace, imo.

[MaineDem]

17. The link doesn't work (nt)

[Spazito]

18. Here is a working one...

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=547&ncid=755&e=1&u=/ap/20040605/ap_on_sp_ot/rac_belmont_stakes

[dweller]

19. and still heads first away long

ahead of the *moron, in intellect and popularity.

Way ta go Smarty!
dp

[Tellurian]

20. I just have a funny feeling something went wrong physically with Smarty..

I guess we'll just have to wait and see if there are any reports forthcoming over the next several days...

We Love you anyway, Smarty..



The Preakness Win...

Still a handsome fellow..

[aljones]

21. This should be the subject of your thread

<Smarty Jones Fails in Triple Crown Bid>

but considering this is your first ever thread in LBN. Congratulations!

aljones
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