Operation Elitlopp 2010
To borrow Moonshot's idea for this year's race, one horse is on his way from the States. Congrats to Lucky Jim for being the first horse invited to the Elitlopp, that's quite an honor in itself I...
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You go to the front and that's what Iceland did. Torvald Palema went a big trip to run second. If second over, perhaps he wins the race but that's horse racing. Congrats to the connections of Iceland...
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Here are some thoughts - It's too bad that horses can't talk because Lucky Jim would have plenty to say. Sure he had a bad post but that meat cleaver of a drive by Andy Miller was beyond belief. That...
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Define the World is NOT Goodtimes. That was the real problem for Mr. Bax here--Canada's best trotter is San Pail right now, but DtW went to Sweden as if he was the best we could offer. He is not,...
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The fact is on the whole, the Europeans are better with their aged trotters. Of course, it is hard to tell when a horse crosses the ocean either way for one race, but I think it is clearly the case....
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Swedeheart wrote: Swedeheart wrote: 1. Nu Pagadi 2. Copper Beech 3. Quarcio du Chene 4. Lavec Kronos 5. Ilaria Jet 6. Nimrod Borealis 7. Lucky Jim 8. Triton Sund ...Read More
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imo ... and I probably will repeat some of what others have mentioned, but European trotters are a different "breed" than those in No. Am. Watching various races on YouTube, you can see that they are...
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Moonshot wrote: Define the World is NOT Goodtimes. That was the real problem for Mr. Bax here--Canada's best trotter is San Pail right now, but DtW went to Sweden as if he was the best we could offer....
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And there was world record set at Solvalla on sunday... Prince De Montfort (FR) trotted 1.10,5/1609m under sadel! (that would be 1.53,2) (1609m = 1 mile) first 500 meters went at 1.08,4 (miles:...
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LAAG wrote: Buck I has never beaten the likes of Arch, ET and Lucky Jim. She would have fared no better from that post. I will admit that Im wrong when she starts beating these 3 in stakes races She's...
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Thanks for the pictures Swedeheart, Andy and Julie seem to enjoying themselves prior to the race. How about your opinion of the races? I love the bus shot SH....our buses only bring people to the...
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Personally, I agree with you Last: Arch Madness might have been N. America's best hope this year in Elitlopp, although we'll never know... Maybe his invite was really revoked due to how good he looked...
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I wish I could have found a similar interview with Andy but Paul had a few things to say about this trip, "I think my biggest mistake was I never really committed to the front end.," reflected...
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Lastontothelead wrote: Moonshot, it appears the Europeans have left the building for now . They are too busy gloating.
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Enough Talk finished the post parade as a "number nine". I really don't know why in this case, but in Sweden it's common to do that if you have a stressful, hot horse or a horse that it's a little bit...
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Thanks Swedeheart, poor ET was a basket case? Has Sweden returned to normal yet or is there still a buzz about the Elitloppet? I see you dodged our question, how do we win over there?
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June 12 .....another big race in Sweden...Torvald Palema vs. Beanie MM. Torvald will come to the US this year!!......World record ..bye bye...
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Hey Torvald: what North American race is he (Torvald Palema) being aimed for? Breeders Crown? Maple Leaf Trot?
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Torvald, didn't you say that last year and got a few people upset? I'll believe it when I see it. Are you posting video of your big race? You can start a new thread .
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