The Old Man of the Mountains Series IV – Race 1<\/strong>
A mile on the Firm Turf Course
$50,000
All horses, 8 years old and up, Non-Winners of THREE within the last year<\/font><\/p>\n
\nIf you don\u2019t know about this great series, it started three years ago with Sunnybank hating to see the end of MEAT LOAF LOOP\u2019s<\/b> career come about too quickly so he set up a ten race series where \u201cMEATY\u201d would host the races with his conditions and any fellow old codgers could join in the fun and gather points during the series for scoring first through third in the races. The twist to this series is that if you win, you have to wait for the Host to win too or you won\u2019t qualify for subsequent races until he does. It always proves to be great fun with grand old horses and usually the final race deciding the winner of the series. This year our host will be trainer Kelsobarn and the LilBitFarms Stables and their grand old horse, THREE WISE MEN <\/b> who has had a nice long career and is ready for one last hurrah. <\/p>\n
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Thanks for joining us at the Pastures of Green here in Vermont, for a wonderful and truly fun series. This week we are running an eight year old NW of THREE in the last year but that could change for the next race with either a win by our host or if he doesn\u2019t he actually may be able to move it back down to NW of two in a year. We have enough experience gathered in this race to probably eclipse the rest of the card at Vermont this weekend. It is always a fun series and a great opportunity for some of our elder statesmen. <\/p>\n
No disrespect meant to these truly respected veterans but I\u2019ve tried to write this preview with a bent toward having some fun with this series. I hope that you enjoy it and accept it with that in mind. We\u2019ve got a nicely matched field of old codgers so let\u2019s take a look before one of them expires!:<\/font><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n\t\t\t| 1 – THREE WISE MEN<\/font><\/TH>\t\t \t | ODDS<\/TH><\/font> | OWNER<\/TH><\/font> | AGE<\/TH><\/font> | RACES<\/TH><\/font> | WINS<\/TH><\/font> | TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | LAST WIN<\/TH><\/font> | EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t |
\t\t| 10\/1<\/TH><\/font> | Kelsobarn<\/TH><\/font> | 8 YRS<\/TH><\/font> | 43<\/TH><\/font> | 13<\/TH><\/font> | 105.35<\/TH><\/font> | Last Out<\/T><\/font> | $253,609<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>Our host is on a hot streak! He has won two of his last four races! Of course he is getting plenty of rest between them\u2026he won in February and December of last year. If he continues that and we only have the series when he runs this series may go on for a few years. Actually I think that he was just saving up for the OMOTM challenge. He is looking pretty good for an old guy but there are lots of challenges here in the race and he may have a tough time coming out on top. Hopefully that won\u2019t tire him out too much.<\/p>\n\t\t\t| 2 \u2013 SKY WAHBIT II<\/font><\/TH>\t \t | ODDS<\/TH><\/font> | OWNER<\/TH><\/font> | AGE<\/TH><\/font> | RACES<\/TH><\/font> | WINS<\/TH><\/font> | TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | LAST WIN<\/TH><\/font> | EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t | \t\t| 24\/1<\/TH><\/font> | Nineteen<\/TH><\/font> | 8 YRS<\/TH><\/font> | 43<\/TH><\/font> | 8<\/TH><\/font> | 102.34<\/TH><\/font> | 2 Back<\/T><\/font> | $97,162<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE> The old gray mare just ain\u2019t what she used to be\u2026oops, sorry about that, I couldn\u2019t resist. However in this case it may be true. A little over a year ago she was running triple digit SPFs and now that seems to have disappeared like the energy she used to have kicking up her heels in the pastures of her youth. She seems to like shorter distances so she might do okay here and want to impress the boys. <\/p>\n\t\t\t| 3 – GENE SCOTT<\/font><\/TH>\t \t | ODDS<\/TH><\/font> | OWNER<\/TH><\/font> | AGE<\/TH><\/font> | RACES<\/TH><\/font> | WINS<\/TH><\/font> | TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | LAST WIN<\/TH><\/font> | EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t | \t\t| 6\/1<\/TH><\/font> | BeeAScout<\/TH><\/font> | 9 YRS<\/TH><\/font> | 42<\/TH><\/font> | 12<\/TH><\/font> | 116.31<\/TH><\/font> | Last Out<\/T><\/font> | $303,774<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE> What the heck is this guy on that he\u2019s still running these fast SPFs at the age of nine. Does trainer BeeAScout have a fountain of youth in his stable or do we have another Sports Drug controversy waiting to happen?!? One good thing for the rest of this field is that his best speeds are only every other race and the good one was last time out so his \u201cdrugs\u201d must take a while to kick in. One way or another, he should be able to get the old bones up near the front at the end and have a few more stories to tell back at the barn.<\/p>\n\t\t\t| 4 – THE ARMS OF ORION<\/font><\/TH>\t \t | ODDS<\/TH><\/font> | OWNER<\/TH><\/font> | AGE<\/TH><\/font> | RACES<\/TH><\/font> | WINS<\/TH><\/font> | TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | LAST WIN<\/TH><\/font> | EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t | \t\t| 13\/1<\/TH><\/font> | CMD2001<\/TH><\/font> | 10 YRS<\/TH><\/font> | 53<\/TH><\/font> | 8<\/TH><\/font> | 108.21<\/TH><\/font> | 5 Back<\/T><\/font> | $226,667<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>What a regal sounding name for this old astronomer. It\u2019s been a few light years since he last saw a speed over 100 SPF too so he may want to concentrate more on the Sundial portion of this race. That is just as prestigious as the champions trophy and is a badge of honor in the series. Perhaps he can get those 10 year old arms moving one more time and shock everyone. <\/p>\n\t\t\t| 5 \u2013 BOSTON ROB<\/font><\/TH>\t \t | ODDS<\/TH><\/font> | OWNER<\/TH><\/font> | AGE<\/TH><\/font> | RACES<\/TH><\/font> | WINS<\/TH><\/font> | TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | LAST WIN<\/TH><\/font> | EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t | \t\t| 9\/1<\/TH><\/font> | Prosportzd<\/TH><\/font> | 8 YRS<\/TH><\/font> | 46<\/TH><\/font> | 9<\/TH><\/font> | 109.22<\/TH><\/font> | Last Out<\/T><\/font> | $122,984<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE> I have to wonder if this old guy was originally named for the character from Boston that played on Survivor and the Amazing Race. Speaking of the Amazing Race, that is probably what it would take to get a win here for these old bones. He would really like to get to that magical 10th win but he I\u2019m afraid it won\u2019t happen this week.<\/p>\n\t\t\t| 6 – SON OF RABBIT<\/font><\/TH>\t \t | ODDS<\/TH><\/font> | OWNER<\/TH><\/font> | AGE<\/TH><\/font> | RACES<\/TH><\/font> | WINS<\/TH><\/font> | TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | LAST WIN<\/TH><\/font> | EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t | \t\t| 8\/1<\/TH><\/font> | WinrsCircle<\/TH><\/font> | 9 YRS<\/TH><\/font> | 78<\/TH><\/font> | 24<\/TH><\/font> | 122.12<\/TH><\/font> | 6 Back<\/T><\/font> | $941,822<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
This regal old gent is still competitive at his advanced age. That Geritol that trainer WinrsCircle is putting in the oats must be working! He really likes the longer distances. He really likes the rain and mud too. Unfortunately, this race has neither of those and he is going to have to remember how to run on a fast, short track. Do you think that there is any chance that his elderly mind can remember that? Some say that it is just like riding a bike and you never forget but somehow I find it hard to believe that this old fogey ever rode a bike even in his younger days. <\/p>\n\t\t\t| 7 – LONE PINE(NZ) <\/font><\/TH>\t \t | ODDS<\/TH><\/font> | OWNER<\/TH><\/font> | AGE<\/TH><\/font> | RACES<\/TH><\/font> | WINS<\/TH><\/font> | TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | LAST WIN<\/TH><\/font> | EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t | \t\t| 34\/1<\/TH><\/font> | ERS<\/TH><\/font> | 8 YRS<\/TH><\/font> | 64<\/TH><\/font> | 10<\/TH><\/font> | 102.54<\/TH><\/font> | 2 Back<\/T><\/font> | $ 194,397<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>This old guy has one win in his last 22 races. It was only two races back but it was a claimer at with a same track (T) restriction. Before that was quite a drought. As a matter of fact that last win was back against a group of dinosaurs according to the stone tablet racing form I found for him. He is one of the frontrunners for the Sundial award in this series and that should be fun. <\/p>\n\t\t\t| 8 – SPANISH UNION<\/font><\/TH>\t \t | ODDS<\/TH><\/font> | OWNER<\/TH><\/font> | AGE<\/TH><\/font> | RACES<\/TH><\/font> | WINS<\/TH><\/font> | TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | LAST WIN<\/TH><\/font> | EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t | \t\t| 82\/1<\/TH><\/font> | 352<\/TH><\/font> | 8 YRS<\/TH><\/font> | 16<\/TH><\/font> | 2<\/TH><\/font> | 89.28<\/TH><\/font> | Last Out<\/T><\/font> | $ 26,592<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>This is a lightly raced eight year old with only 16 races so far. He is pacing himself for his later years. He is also pacing his speed on the track as he is yet to break a 90 SPF. He has earned $26,000 so far in his career, you don\u2019t think that trainer 352 has spent more than that in training and food over the years do you? It\u2019s time for this old geezer to get his walker oiled up and get out on the track!
\t\t\t| 9 \u2013 DIABOLICAL PRINCE<\/font><\/TH>\t \t | ODDS<\/TH><\/font> | OWNER<\/TH><\/font> | AGE<\/TH><\/font> | RACES<\/TH><\/font> | WINS<\/TH><\/font> | TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | LAST WIN<\/TH><\/font> | EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t | \t\t| 5\/1<\/TH><\/font> | Ruffino<\/TH><\/font> | 8 YRS<\/TH><\/font> | 46<\/TH><\/font> | 13<\/TH><\/font> | 115.46<\/TH><\/font> | 2 Back<\/T><\/font> | $ 689,274<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>
This old Prince may be diabolical but this former Stakes and Graded winner is still competitive at a ripe old age. He\u2019s still swinging those old legs and getting around the track like he\u2019s trying to be the first one in at the Bingo Hall. Trainer Ruffino has been with him all along and would like to see him gather a few more wins for his trophy case to show the Grandkids when they come over. He might get one here. <\/p>\n\t\t\t| 10 – PENNY SAVER<\/font><\/TH>\t\t \t | ODDS<\/TH><\/font> | OWNER<\/TH><\/font> | AGE<\/TH><\/font> | RACES<\/TH><\/font> | WINS<\/TH><\/font> | TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | LAST WIN<\/TH><\/font> | EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t | \t\t| 6\/1<\/TH><\/font> | GotsToBe<\/TH><\/font> | 8 YRS<\/TH><\/font> | 60<\/TH><\/font> | 10<\/TH><\/font> | 106.31<\/TH><\/font> | Last Out<\/T><\/font> | $147,723<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>This regal guy with the cheap name and the excellent pedigree is aging like fine wine. I\u2019m not sure how but he actually got better in his seven year old campaign. He had better SPFs and was competitive all year. He has taken some time off at the rest home and now looks like he\u2019s ready to go out and stretch those old legs again. Trainer GotsToBe needs to sprinkle some more of that magic dust on him and see if he can improve again!
\t\t\t| 11 – PJ LORD NELSON<\/font><\/TH>\t \t | ODDS<\/TH><\/font> | OWNER<\/TH><\/font> | AGE<\/TH><\/font> | RACES<\/TH><\/font> | WINS<\/TH><\/font> | TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | AVG SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t | \t\t| 6\/1<\/TH><\/font> | Plunk5<\/TH><\/font> | 8 YRS<\/TH><\/font> | 54<\/TH><\/font> | 16<\/TH><\/font> | 111.09<\/TH><\/font> | 8 Back<\/T><\/font> | $487,982<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>Another competitor among this geritol set. He has been competitive in his recent races and was a Stakes winner and won three in a row not that long ago. Trainer Plunk5 knows that for this guy it\u2019s like falling out of bed and that is a worry with some of these old timers but I don\u2019t think that is a problem with this guy. He still has too much blood flowing through those old limbs and that should carry him near the front at the end of this one. <\/p>\n\t\t\t| 12 – PATRIOT STAR<\/font><\/TH>\t \t | ODDS<\/TH><\/font> | OWNER<\/TH><\/font> | AGE<\/TH><\/font> | RACES<\/TH><\/font> | WINS<\/TH><\/font> | TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | LAST WIN<\/TH><\/font> | EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t | \t\t| 36\/1<\/TH><\/font> | ErnieMan<\/TH><\/font> | 8 YRS<\/TH><\/font> | 59<\/TH><\/font> | 13<\/TH><\/font> | 106.77<\/TH><\/font> | 9 Back<\/T><\/font> | $ 149,299<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE> This old Patriot hit a 106 SPF in his past two races, unfortunately that is a combined speed of those two races! Hey, it\u2019s hard moving that walker around that track with all of that traffic. It\u2019s been a while since he found that winners circle and that isn\u2019t like misplacing your reading glasses or anything. He is a genuine competitor for the Sundial award for the end of the pack in this race. He has to hang his star somewhere. <\/p>\n\t\t\t| 13 – ATAKACHAW<\/font><\/TH>\t \t | ODDS<\/TH><\/font> | OWNER<\/TH><\/font> | AGE<\/TH><\/font> | RACES<\/TH><\/font> | WINS<\/TH><\/font> | TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | AVG SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t | \t\t| 11\/1<\/TH><\/font> | Cadiz<\/TH><\/font> | 9 YRS<\/TH><\/font> | 60<\/TH><\/font> | 17<\/TH><\/font> | 121.74<\/TH><\/font> | 4 Back<\/T><\/font> | $1,809,800<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE>Now here\u2019s a an old guy that has more than paid for his keep. He don\u2019t need no more stink\u2019n trophies to hang in the stable. He is a decorated two time Breeders Bowl participant that has earned more than $1.8 mil. Though most of his 17 wins were three or four years ago he is still quite competitive although the triple figure SPFs are much more rare. Trainer Cadiz would love to see this guy go out with a couple of wins and this series might be just the ticket for him. <\/p>\n\t\t\t| 14 \u2013 PRIVATE CAT TWO<\/font><\/TH>\t \t | ODDS<\/TH><\/font> | OWNER<\/TH><\/font> | AGE<\/TH><\/font> | RACES<\/TH><\/font> | WINS<\/TH><\/font> | TOP SPEED<\/TH><\/font> | LAST WIN<\/TH><\/font> | EARNINGS<\/TH><\/font>\t<\/TR>\t | \t\t| 7\/1<\/TH><\/font> | RedBullet5<\/TH><\/font> | 8 YRS<\/TH><\/font> | 41<\/TH><\/font> | 11<\/TH><\/font> | 115.47<\/TH><\/font> | 6 Back<\/T><\/font> | $262,641<\/T><\/font><\/TR><\/TABLE> As late as last summer, this old cat ran off a long streak of triple digit SPFs and a couple of wins. The arthritis and aches seemed to have crept in since then but he can still run a far piece. That may be part of the problem as he is mostly a router and sometimes by the time these old geezers finally get it going the race is already over on these sprints. Plus he\u2019s parked way outside and it\u2019s a long way just getting down to the rail. I hope he\u2019s up to it!<\/p>\n ![](\"http:\/\/pazjazzstables.homestead.com\/OMOTM_Button4.jpg\") <\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Morning Line = 9-3-10-11-14<\/strong>
Paz Picks = 9-6-3-1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nIt is always tough to pick the first race in the series. In this series it is almost as important to pick the last place as the first. I am choosing SPANISH UNION <\/b> to finish at the back of the pack but he could be challenged by PATRIOT STAR <\/b> to finish about a state and a half behind the field. I always like to mention our host, and THREE WISE MEN <\/b> could be a player here but there looks to be a lot of competition. He could sneak into fourth. I\u2019m going to take GENE SCOTT <\/b> to quietly finish in third. I like this old nine year old veteran SON OF RABBIT <\/b> to battle it out for the win but fall just short. I am going with the morning line favorite, DIABOLICAL PRINCE <\/b> to win the first race in the series and take the early lead in the OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN standings. <\/p>\n Good luck to all runners!<\/p>\n Email your comments to pazjazz.btb@gmail.com<\/font><\/a>I love to hear from you!<\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/darsebay.homestead.com\/PazJazz_Logo.gif\") <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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