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| » Hauptforum » Forum: Lanparty 11. - 14. September 2008 » Thread: ing base hit to right. Chris P |
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A horse with a humble pedigree. A couple of working stiff owners. A 77-year-old trainer with his first Kentucky Derby horse. Even Hollywood couldnt have made this up. California Chrome made it look easy on Saturday, pulling away down the stretch to win the Derby by 1 3/4 lengths. In a sport dominated by wealthy owners and regally bred horses from Kentuckys bluegrass country, this was a victory for the little guys. Owners Perry Martin and Steve Coburn bred an $8,000 mare to a $2,500 stallion to produce the winner of the worlds most famous race with their one-horse stable. "This is just a dream come true and a great birthday present," said Coburn, who turned 61 on Saturday. California Chrome ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:03.66 and paid $7, $5.60 and $4.20. The chestnut colt was sent off as the 5-2 favourite by the crowd of 164,906, the second-largest in the Derbys 140-year history. His trainer, Art Sherman, became the oldest trainer to win the Derby, 59 years after he travelled from California as an exercise rider for Derby winner Swaps. He watched that race from the barn area; this time he smelled red roses in the winners circle. Sherman was all smiles after the race. "He gave me the biggest thrill I ever had in my life," he said. California Chrome has the unlikeliest pedigree for a Derby champion. His mother, named Love the Chase, won just one race. She was purchased by Coburn and Martin, a move that prompted a trainer to call them "dumb asses" for getting involved in racing. Feeling inspired, they named their operation DAP Racing, which stands for Dumb Ass Partners. Their silks include an image of a donkey. Coburn lives near Reno, Nevada, rising at 4:30 a.m. for his job as a press operator at a 13-employee company that makes magnetic strips for credit cards and driver licenses. Martin lives on the California side of the border near Reno, running a laboratory that tests high-reliability equipment, like car air bags and medical equipment. Coburn and Martins partnership is based on a handshake, and their wives are friends who enjoy the sport, too. The group came up with California Chromes name by drawing it out of a hat. The horse hadnt even been out of his home state until this week. "Sometimes you dont get a lot of respect," Sherman said. "Were in Kentucky and you know most of the Derby winners are bred here and few outside of Kentucky." Sherman visited Swaps grave near the Derby museum earlier in the week and whispered a prayer: "I hope hes another Swaps." He sure was. California Chrome extended his winning streak to five races, won by a combined 26 lengths. It was the second Derby win for Espinoza, who rode War Emblem to victory in 2002. "I thought he rode him perfect," said Sherman, a former jockey. "I was riding the last 70 yards with Victor, so I think he was riding two. He had a lot of weight on him, I can tell you that." We Miss Artie, bred by Richard Lister of Toronto, placed 10th. Espinoza had California Chrome sitting comfortably in third in the 19-horse field as Uncle Sigh and Chitu set the early pace. California Chrome made his move on the final turn in tandem with Samraat. It looked like those two would decide the outcome, until California Chrome sped away to become the first California-bred to win the Derby since Decidedly in 1962. "This horse has so much talent," Espinoza said. "By the three-eighths pole I knew that was it. I could see other horses struggling a little bit, and he was just smooth." Dale Romans, who trained eighth-place Medal Count, quickly changed his tune about California Chrome after believing the colt had no chance to win. "Im very impressed the way he came into it, the way he looked, the way he was prepared and the way he ran," Romans said. "Now he has a new fan." Commanding Curve, a 37-1 shot, rallied for second, with Danza third. Wicked Strong was fourth and Samraat finished fifth. Commanding Curve returned $31.80 and $15.40, giving trainer Dallas Stewart his second straight runner-up finish with a double-digit longshot. Danza, named for actor Tony Danza of "Whos the Boss?" fame, paid $6 to show as the 8-1 third choice. Trainer Todd Pletcher came up empty with his four starters, finishing third with Danza, 10th with We Miss Artie, 12th with Intense Holiday, and 17th with Vinceremos. Wicked Strong, the 6-1 second choice, was fourth. Samraat was fifth, followed by Dance With Fate, Ride On Curlin, Medal Count, Chitu, We Miss Artie, General a Rod, Intense Holiday, Candy Boy, Uncle Sigh, Tapiture, Harrys Holiday, Vinceremos, and Wildcat Red. Vicars In Trouble, ridden by Rosie Napravnik, finished last. Before the Derby, Coburn had told anyone who would listen that California Chrome "would go down in history." He remains just as unabashed. "I believe this horse will win the Triple Crown," he said, something that hasnt been done since 1978, when Affirmed swept the Derby, Preakness and Belmont in a five-week span. "Thats where were going."  http://www.cheapjerseyswholesaleusa.us/ . PETERSBURG, Fla. cheapjerseyswholesaleusa.us . - Russell Wilson is getting on the diamond again. http://www.cheapjerseyswholesaleusa.us/ . Louis that coach Randy Carlyle termed "brain-dead" and with the league-leading Chicago Blackhawks in town. www.cheapjerseyswholesaleusa.us . -- Packers cornerback Tramon Williams has been fined $26,250 for contact with an official, per NFL guidelines.Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Shelley Duncan hit a pair of home runs and drove in five to back 5 1/3 solid innings from Jeanmar Gomez, as the Cleveland Indians held off the Kansas City Royals, 9-6, in the rubber match of a three-game series. Cleveland shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera returned to the lineup and knocked in two runs. Cabrera sat out Saturdays game after fouling a pitch off his left knee in the series opener. Gomez (2-2) gave up one run on six hits to pick up the win. He walked three and struck out two for the Indians, who start a key three-game series with the AL Central-leading Tigers on Monday. "It was nice getting that big lead for once," Duncan said. "We havent done that in awhile. Lately, weve been putting our bullpen in a position where they save us every single game. It was nice to give them a chance and our defense a chance with somewhat of a cushion." Johnny Giavotella and Eric Hosmer each knocked in two runs for the Royals, who have lost four of six. Jeff Francis (5-15) allowed four runs on nine hits over five innings to take the loss. He walked three batters. The Indians took control of the game from the start. Kosuke Fukudome hit a one-out double in the first inning to get Clevelands offense going. Carlos Santana and Duncan walked to load the bases with two outs. Jason Donald followed with an RBI single to right. Santana also tried to score on the play, but was thrown out at home. Cleveland tacked on three more runs in the second to build an early 4-0 lead. Jack Hannahan doubled and Lou Marson singled in front of Jerad Heads RBI double. Two outs later, Cabrera hit a two-run double to left. Kansas City finally got on the board in the fourth. Hosmeer led off with a double and moved to third on Giavotellas groundout.dddddddddddd Hosmer crossed the plate when Mike Moustakas reached first on third baseman Lonnie Chisenhalls fielding error. Brayan Pena grounded into a double play to keep it a 4-1 contest. Duncans homer in the sixth gave the Indians some more breathing room. Tim Collins walked Ezequiel Carrera and Cabrera before Jesse Chavez came in from the bullpen. Santana grounded into a fielders choice to put men on the corners. Duncan stepped to the plate and crushed Chavezs offering over the wall in left for a 7-1 margin. The Royals loaded the bases with one out in the sixth. Rafael Perez was called in from the bullpen to get out of the jam. He did just that by getting Pena to ground into a double play. Melky Cabrera and Giavotella each drove in a run for Kansas City in the seventh to make it 7-3. Duncan got both the runs back with a two-run homer in the eighth. The Royals scored three runs in the ninth to account for the final margin. With runners on second and third and one out, Hosmer hit a two-run single to right off Frank Herrmann. Giavotella followed with a run-scoring base hit to right. Chris Perez got the final two outs of the inning for his 32nd save of the season. "Theyre in the playoff race for a reason," Royals outfielder Mitch Maier said. "Theyve got a pretty good team. Obviously, there were some games we should have won against them and didnt, but theres a reason theyre in the hunt." Game Notes Cleveland took 12 of 18 games from Kansas City this season...The Royals were without shortstop Alcides Escobar (ankle)...Indians third baseman Hannahan left the game with left calf tightness. cheap nfl jerseys ' ' ' |
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