Action packed second week

    Week two was Derby Week at the Downs, with 4
    divisions of the Wildcat Series starting off with a
    Bang. Or did it? 2 non-betting races due to lack of
    horses. Where is Everybody? This is not the
    McCracken County Series, is it? The trotting fillies had
    a two horse match race with MT Bowles' Jon's Girl in
    the winner's circle in 2:06.

    The trotting colts turned out to be a great race with
    "Trotting Great" Dirk Simpson sending out Like a
    Breeze to square off against MT Bowles' Super Sims.
    The two Like a Prayer colts hooked up at the 3/4 pole
    for the Best stretch dual of the meet. 29 second last
    quarters separated the 2 by only a half length with
    Like a Breeze getting the best FOR NOW!

    The pacing colt division saw Brian Cotton run at the
    start with Reba's Big Boy and Pat Curtin took quick
    advantage with Real Excited, gunning him to the
    front just past the quarter pole and ran-off. The
    timer clicked in 1:57.1..You will not beat this colt
    folks!!

    The much anticipated filly pace started with Speed
    baller Cara Mia Hall (railed)....... not Leaving?? So
    Lawrence Cooper and 2nd time starter Half Gold Rose
    inherited the front to a 59 half. From there it was  
    Scottie "the fence master" Harris' entry of Go
    Ginny Go, and Real Model charging past with Pat
    Curtin. And next week if Curtin drives Go Ginny Go,
    you can reverse the exacta.

     Remember Lawrence, "COOP SWOOP." Give Half Gold
    Rose another shot when betting next week.

    In the Over Nights, Curtis "the Godfather" Rice,
    must have given the orders, because the Mississippi
    Mafia were all on GO. Kelcey "Corleone" Perrymond
    had 6 driving victories with a 4 bagger coming on
    Friday's Card. Freddie Patton, Lawrence Cooper, and
    Derrick Anderson followed suit each with a win.

    Speaking of "Coop", I watched his talent with a
    very-hard-to-handle colt by the name of Call Me
    Biscuit. Cooper was laid level in the bike heading
    towards the gait With his horses head bouncing off
    the gate, he almost got under the starting gate. The
    quick hands and skill of Cooper not only got this colt
    to relax, but DREW OFF in victory. Nice Drive COOP!!

    TTT, yes the! other Tetrick had 2 wins this weekend.
    You know, the Tetrick who trains, jogs, shoes and
    drives all of his Tetrick, showed his talents too, this
    weekend. Trotter Best Amos busted a wheel at the
    start and TTT held this trotter together to 1/2 length
    win. Great Steer TTT.

    Tyler Shehan returned from Hoosier Park and was
    victorious with 1:52 pacer Most Happy Keene to a
    romp in 1:59.2.  "I have to stop a minute here".

    QUESTION??? If you are sitting 3rd behind a 1:52
    Gorilla, you have know NOT ONE OUNCE OF
    SUPPORT from the betting public WITH no tickets
    sold, and you are driving a 2:05 pacer, would you pull
    1st up before the half??
    Lets go to General Coleman for the answer, shall
    we? Lendell, fresh off a trotting win with Jessamine in
    the previous race............................SAYS "YES".
    The result....... LAST beaten 50 lengths in 2:09.2,
    last quarter in 37 seconds!!! No telling what Pam was
    saying at this point? So because of this spectacular
    drive, I will be taking applications for the...............
    "D.A. Award", and D.A. DOES NOT stand for
    district attorney!! If I don't get any applicants, I will
    place this award in its proper place. With that said,  
    "you are a great guy", but please stick to! the
    Trotters..... General.

    Brush the Sand was back in High Fashion putting on
    a clinic in the FM Open winning by 8 1/2 lengths in
    1:57.3.. In the REAL Open, Falita destroyed her
    competition in 1:55.3. Maybe the two can meet next
    week for the "Battle of the Bridle"?
    Let's name the race, "I want my bridle back".
    Say it with me now...... FA***LI***TA..

    And could someone please tell the leader of the
    "RAY CHARLES CLUB" to please return to his post.
    His associates are having trouble with making
    interference calls. The "Mr. Betting Public" would
    like to know the correct information when
    handicapping the races. I think you still can do jail
    time for fraud in some countries.

    And now my weekly Hot/Not List

    My best bet--Miss Valley Victor, gentleman Dale
    Bartley will win the miniseries with this very nice
    trotter.

    Sleeper Pick--BMacMoneyman---With patient
    handeling, Paris McKinney will get this FAST Colt to
    the winner's circle.

    Watch List--Lady Ann Spur, Super Sims, and Lea
    Legend..

    Jiminee Jack must have read my retire to pasture list,
    with an 8th and last in his 2 starts this week. Please
    give him a break,..

    Claim ALERT..Prodigal's Best in for $6000 at
    Raceway Park...

    The Derby was a great success again thanks to
    KyHarnessRacing.com

    I would like to send a warm HELLO to my young
    friend TannOr(Little Luc) who drove with me at the
    Red Mile in the Youth League.

    I appreciate ALL of the comments on the Comment
    POST, whoever you are. So BE YOURSELF,
    YOUR REAL SELF!!

    You have been Trackside, I'm Michael Kravchak and
    this is my side..
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with Mike Kravchak
5/6/07