Miss Lady May
Quote from Lonnie on December 27, 2025, 8:13 AMIt seems that the racetracks don't care. They get their lifeline from the casinos.
Though I'm guessing that the track was in such terrible condition, and likely unsafe, as the reason for the delay (to scrape it?), and the driver changes, who really must have thought it unsafe to continue. But the track rolled on for the casino money.
Of course, I could be wrong.
It seems that the racetracks don't care. They get their lifeline from the casinos.
Though I'm guessing that the track was in such terrible condition, and likely unsafe, as the reason for the delay (to scrape it?), and the driver changes, who really must have thought it unsafe to continue. But the track rolled on for the casino money.
Of course, I could be wrong.
Quote from Lonnie on May 13, 2026, 2:05 PMWOW! That was eye-popping. I'm referring to this morning's training behind the gate. First time for the two-year-olds. And, while Miss Lady May did jump it off a few times, once AMac got her in gear the last half, and especially the last quarter, she was motoring and devoured everyone in the field going three-wide the entire last turn.
I individually timed her last half in 59.3 (five or take a few fifths of a second).
She will do well (I hope!) on the New York half-milers this summer. I'll be there. Will you?
WOW! That was eye-popping. I'm referring to this morning's training behind the gate. First time for the two-year-olds. And, while Miss Lady May did jump it off a few times, once AMac got her in gear the last half, and especially the last quarter, she was motoring and devoured everyone in the field going three-wide the entire last turn.
I individually timed her last half in 59.3 (five or take a few fifths of a second).
She will do well (I hope!) on the New York half-milers this summer. I'll be there. Will you?
Quote from Purple Aura on May 13, 2026, 3:57 PMCongrats, she was rolling. You asked if I'll be there my answer is no. BUT it made me think back to my only time in the Big Apple. I believe it was 1979. I worked a doubleheader Saturday punching tickets at DRC then Hazel Park. My friends horse Mighty Phantom won the invite that night as a third or so favorite. Well we CRUSHED this horse. Went to a nearby bar to celebrate. Getting near last call one of the guys we work with who's brother owned the horse comes over to our table and we chat about a great night etc. He brings up the Lions and asks who wants to go to the Lions game tomorrow? Were young, drunk, respond positively, then it dawns on me Charlie aren't they playing in NYC tomorrow? He laughs, says yes. We look at each other, pockets stuffed with money and say SURE WE'RE IN. He goes to the phone booth ( this is a old story..lol) in the bar gets the first flight from Northwest-Orient out in a few hours at not much after six. I look at my friends and say well we can run home and get some clothes, or go to my friends house get some pot and fly to NYC. Option two won 3-0. We get the pot, get to the airport still in the same clothes I worked a double in the day before. Arrive in NYC get a hotel, shower, find a different tshirt and head to Shea. The Lions scored the first TD of the game, then the Jets put like 30 points in a row on them and crushed the Lions. Luckily we discovered something Detroit didn't have yet. Beer vendors, served you in your seat. Amazed us. The Lions were so bad that year QB was Jeff Komlo and the Lions drafted Billy Sims with the first pick in next years draft. After the game were looking at my friend and ask whats next. He says lets go to a play. We saw Sweeny Todd with Angela Lansbury ( won all the Tonys that year). We are watching that play in jeans and tshirts with tuxes and gowns all around us. Stayed a few more days, saw the Twin Towers, went all over NYC. Loved Greenwich Village, amazing time. My misspent youth.
Congrats, she was rolling. You asked if I'll be there my answer is no. BUT it made me think back to my only time in the Big Apple. I believe it was 1979. I worked a doubleheader Saturday punching tickets at DRC then Hazel Park. My friends horse Mighty Phantom won the invite that night as a third or so favorite. Well we CRUSHED this horse. Went to a nearby bar to celebrate. Getting near last call one of the guys we work with who's brother owned the horse comes over to our table and we chat about a great night etc. He brings up the Lions and asks who wants to go to the Lions game tomorrow? Were young, drunk, respond positively, then it dawns on me Charlie aren't they playing in NYC tomorrow? He laughs, says yes. We look at each other, pockets stuffed with money and say SURE WE'RE IN. He goes to the phone booth ( this is a old story..lol) in the bar gets the first flight from Northwest-Orient out in a few hours at not much after six. I look at my friends and say well we can run home and get some clothes, or go to my friends house get some pot and fly to NYC. Option two won 3-0. We get the pot, get to the airport still in the same clothes I worked a double in the day before. Arrive in NYC get a hotel, shower, find a different tshirt and head to Shea. The Lions scored the first TD of the game, then the Jets put like 30 points in a row on them and crushed the Lions. Luckily we discovered something Detroit didn't have yet. Beer vendors, served you in your seat. Amazed us. The Lions were so bad that year QB was Jeff Komlo and the Lions drafted Billy Sims with the first pick in next years draft. After the game were looking at my friend and ask whats next. He says lets go to a play. We saw Sweeny Todd with Angela Lansbury ( won all the Tonys that year). We are watching that play in jeans and tshirts with tuxes and gowns all around us. Stayed a few more days, saw the Twin Towers, went all over NYC. Loved Greenwich Village, amazing time. My misspent youth.
Quote from Lonnie on May 13, 2026, 7:47 PMQuote from Purple Aura on May 13, 2026, 3:57 PMCongrats, she was rolling. You asked if I'll be there my answer is no. BUT it made me think back to my only time in the Big Apple. I believe it was 1979. I worked a doubleheader Saturday punching tickets at DRC then Hazel Park. My friends horse Mighty Phantom won the invite that night as a third or so favorite. Well we CRUSHED this horse. Went to a nearby bar to celebrate. Getting near last call one of the guys we work with who's brother owned the horse comes over to our table and we chat about a great night etc. He brings up the Lions and asks who wants to go to the Lions game tomorrow? Were young, drunk, respond positively, then it dawns on me Charlie aren't they playing in NYC tomorrow? He laughs, says yes. We look at each other, pockets stuffed with money and say SURE WE'RE IN. He goes to the phone booth ( this is a old story..lol) in the bar gets the first flight from Northwest-Orient out in a few hours at not much after six. I look at my friends and say well we can run home and get some clothes, or go to my friends house get some pot and fly to NYC. Option two won 3-0. We get the pot, get to the airport still in the same clothes I worked a double in the day before. Arrive in NYC get a hotel, shower, find a different tshirt and head to Shea. The Lions scored the first TD of the game, then the Jets put like 30 points in a row on them and crushed the Lions. Luckily we discovered something Detroit didn't have yet. Beer vendors, served you in your seat. Amazed us. The Lions were so bad that year QB was Jeff Komlo and the Lions drafted Billy Sims with the first pick in next years draft. After the game were looking at my friend and ask whats next. He says lets go to a play. We saw Sweeny Todd with Angela Lansbury ( won all the Tonys that year). We are watching that play in jeans and tshirts with tuxes and gowns all around us. Stayed a few more days, saw the Twin Towers, went all over NYC. Loved Greenwich Village, amazing time. My misspent youth.
Now THAT is an amazing story. One, I'm sure you can pass down to generations.
Quote from Purple Aura on May 13, 2026, 3:57 PMCongrats, she was rolling. You asked if I'll be there my answer is no. BUT it made me think back to my only time in the Big Apple. I believe it was 1979. I worked a doubleheader Saturday punching tickets at DRC then Hazel Park. My friends horse Mighty Phantom won the invite that night as a third or so favorite. Well we CRUSHED this horse. Went to a nearby bar to celebrate. Getting near last call one of the guys we work with who's brother owned the horse comes over to our table and we chat about a great night etc. He brings up the Lions and asks who wants to go to the Lions game tomorrow? Were young, drunk, respond positively, then it dawns on me Charlie aren't they playing in NYC tomorrow? He laughs, says yes. We look at each other, pockets stuffed with money and say SURE WE'RE IN. He goes to the phone booth ( this is a old story..lol) in the bar gets the first flight from Northwest-Orient out in a few hours at not much after six. I look at my friends and say well we can run home and get some clothes, or go to my friends house get some pot and fly to NYC. Option two won 3-0. We get the pot, get to the airport still in the same clothes I worked a double in the day before. Arrive in NYC get a hotel, shower, find a different tshirt and head to Shea. The Lions scored the first TD of the game, then the Jets put like 30 points in a row on them and crushed the Lions. Luckily we discovered something Detroit didn't have yet. Beer vendors, served you in your seat. Amazed us. The Lions were so bad that year QB was Jeff Komlo and the Lions drafted Billy Sims with the first pick in next years draft. After the game were looking at my friend and ask whats next. He says lets go to a play. We saw Sweeny Todd with Angela Lansbury ( won all the Tonys that year). We are watching that play in jeans and tshirts with tuxes and gowns all around us. Stayed a few more days, saw the Twin Towers, went all over NYC. Loved Greenwich Village, amazing time. My misspent youth.
Now THAT is an amazing story. One, I'm sure you can pass down to generations.
Quote from Lonnie on May 18, 2026, 1:40 PMQuote from MaywoodAl on May 18, 2026, 12:28 PMAnthony outshines today's schools when it comes to grade inflation.
Miss Lady May was really super at the last training set. He said her last half was the fastest any two-year-old in the barn has gone so far.
Quote from MaywoodAl on May 18, 2026, 12:28 PMAnthony outshines today's schools when it comes to grade inflation.
Miss Lady May was really super at the last training set. He said her last half was the fastest any two-year-old in the barn has gone so far.
Quote from MaywoodAl on May 18, 2026, 2:01 PMGlad the horse is doing great. It's just that his grading system is a bit skewed.
- Super Way (0:45): A top focus for the week. The host is impressed by his professional attitude and ability to finish a mile strongly on his own. He is projected to head to New Jersey.
- Atomic Hanover (3:46): Remains at the top of the list (Grade: A). He is slated to go to New Jersey for further development.
- Bella Dale (6:25): Performs perfectly, earning an A+.
- Caveman Pioneer (9:23): Recognized as the measuring stick for the Ontario trotting side; he receives an A+.
- Cirrus (11:24): Shows great attitude and speed, receiving an A+.
- Dame Hanover (15:46): Displayed competitive spirit by driving off after being challenged, earning an A+.
- Dublin's Ferrani (17:42): A consistent, perfect performer receiving an A+.
- XKI (18:14): A standout filly, also receiving an A+.
- Making Green (24:42): Viewed as a top colt on the trotting side, receiving an A+.
Other Notable Mentions:
- Barcelona Mickey (5:26): Graded A-; requires more polish on steering.
- Boy (6:45): Earned an A after showing significant improvement in qualifiers.
- Chips Ahoy Hanover (10:22): Graded B+; shows speed but needs to improve his work on the right side.
- Cover My Short (14:16): Graded A; possesses talent but still needs mental maturity.
- Deadline (16:38): Graded A-; shows speed but can be stubborn.
- Frolic (18:50): Graded A-; showed good improvement with a change of environment.
- Highland Fire and Ice (19:31): Graded A-; there is a possibility of a change in training environment to help her attitude.
- Miss Lady May (25:05): Graded A after delivering a record-fast last half for a two-year-old.
Glad the horse is doing great. It's just that his grading system is a bit skewed.
- Super Way (0:45): A top focus for the week. The host is impressed by his professional attitude and ability to finish a mile strongly on his own. He is projected to head to New Jersey.
- Atomic Hanover (3:46): Remains at the top of the list (Grade: A). He is slated to go to New Jersey for further development.
- Bella Dale (6:25): Performs perfectly, earning an A+.
- Caveman Pioneer (9:23): Recognized as the measuring stick for the Ontario trotting side; he receives an A+.
- Cirrus (11:24): Shows great attitude and speed, receiving an A+.
- Dame Hanover (15:46): Displayed competitive spirit by driving off after being challenged, earning an A+.
- Dublin's Ferrani (17:42): A consistent, perfect performer receiving an A+.
- XKI (18:14): A standout filly, also receiving an A+.
- Making Green (24:42): Viewed as a top colt on the trotting side, receiving an A+.
Other Notable Mentions:
- Barcelona Mickey (5:26): Graded A-; requires more polish on steering.
- Boy (6:45): Earned an A after showing significant improvement in qualifiers.
- Chips Ahoy Hanover (10:22): Graded B+; shows speed but needs to improve his work on the right side.
- Cover My Short (14:16): Graded A; possesses talent but still needs mental maturity.
- Deadline (16:38): Graded A-; shows speed but can be stubborn.
- Frolic (18:50): Graded A-; showed good improvement with a change of environment.
- Highland Fire and Ice (19:31): Graded A-; there is a possibility of a change in training environment to help her attitude.
- Miss Lady May (25:05): Graded A after delivering a record-fast last half for a two-year-old.
Quote from Lonnie on May 18, 2026, 2:22 PMI think What A Houdini also received an "A", which was very surprising! Shares to sell? We have been pondering for a few weeks. We don't have an Ohio-bred two-year-old.
I think What A Houdini also received an "A", which was very surprising! Shares to sell? We have been pondering for a few weeks. We don't have an Ohio-bred two-year-old.
Quote from Lonnie on May 18, 2026, 2:23 PMQuote from Lonnie on May 18, 2026, 2:22 PMI think What A Houdini also received an "A", which was very surprising! Shares to sell? We have been pondering for a few weeks. We don't have an Ohio-bred two-year-old.
In this video, What a Houdini is discussed as a promising horse (13:58 - 14:34).
- Grade: The speaker assigns him an A grade (14:01, 14:23).
- Comparison: When compared to Popular Expert, the speaker notes that while both are great, What a Houdini is currently doing the necessary physical work and is arguably better than he has been of late (14:03 - 14:24).
Quote from Lonnie on May 18, 2026, 2:22 PMI think What A Houdini also received an "A", which was very surprising! Shares to sell? We have been pondering for a few weeks. We don't have an Ohio-bred two-year-old.
In this video, What a Houdini is discussed as a promising horse (13:58 - 14:34).
- Grade: The speaker assigns him an A grade (14:01, 14:23).
- Comparison: When compared to Popular Expert, the speaker notes that while both are great, What a Houdini is currently doing the necessary physical work and is arguably better than he has been of late (14:03 - 14:24).