Comments on: Dr. Fager wins the United Nations Handicap, 1968

By: Glen Lampa

Glen Lampa — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 02:07:19 +0000

One of the greatest races that I saw in person. I thought he was beat in the stretch but came back strong. He was a wild horse with his mane flying back as he passed advocator. I also saw Secretariat several times and have a wining ticket from his victory in the Malboro Cup. Saw Ruffian beat Hot ‘n Nasty in the 74 Sorority at Monmouth; also saw her beat Equal Change in the coaching Club at Belmontband was there when she broke down on July 6, 1975 Stil have the buttons they gave out. My three favorite horses in 44 years of attending races. IMO, Dr Fager was the most versatile, Ruffian the fastest, and Secretariat the best at over one mile.

By: The_Knight_Sky

The_Knight_Sky — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:18:01 +0000

Also, I was wondering if Ron Micetic is the same Mr. Micetic who used to post on the Derby List message boards a few years back?

By: The_Knight_Sky

The_Knight_Sky — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:35:48 +0000

Amateurcapper wrote:

I'm not sure, is it JJ/SA (Rachel's camp) or JM/JS (Zenyatta's connections)???

I think Mr. Nerud was definitely fingering out
the Zenyatta connections and their agitation
due to some Louisville H2O.

By: Colins Ghost

Colins Ghost — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:56:46 +0000

Thanks for all the kind words everyone.

Yes, I too was thinking about the connections of Rachel A and Zenyatta and how it would be nice if they had a trainer like Nerud. That is an old school way of thinking that is hard to come by these days. Although Jess Jackson showed some signs of it with Curlin — seems like the BC last year knocked it out of him. We'll see!

By: Amateurcapper

Amateurcapper — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:45:10 +0000

Loved the column!

I don't say it often enough but I'm reading your pieces with interest each time you post.

It inspires me to a UN International piece. Thanks.

The_Knight_Sky,

I'm not sure, is it JJ/SA (Rachel's camp) or JM/JS (Zenyatta's connections)???