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So unlucky he lost but it was just his frist race

he could be better than the turf

Personally I believe he should have been started on the turf. I am trying to find out why he was started in a one mile dirt race other than maybe they wanted him to know what it was like to get dirt thrown in his face. Barbaro was on the turf 3 times before he went to dirt.

alphasyntauri 3 years ago

Trainer Matz was considering a turf race on 2/7/09 at Gulfstream for Nicanor's debut but they feel Nicanor can run on all 3 surfaces, turf, dirt and synthetic (like he trained on in Maryland).

dasdanarthur 3 years ago

OK now that I have put almost the entire race on here, it may make sense LOL. I don't know why you can't just post a damn link. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. :)

alphasyntauri 3 years ago

"He had exhorted extra energy after the break just staying on his feet. He had sprinted, showing good speed, to make up a dozen lengths that he had spotted the field in the first one-fourth and he had been unyielding to Prado's attempt to relax and rate him the whole way.

Now he was tired and out of air...and beside that...his foot hurt."

alphasyntauri 3 years ago

"Nicanor showed fearlessness as he ran up into the tight quarters of the leading flight. A trait that can't be taught.

Into fifth position now and just three lengths off the leaders at the half-mile marker. They had made up a dozen lengths on the field. Briefly they had to steady. Prado guided Nicanor off the rail from behind horses, finding him a scrap of daylight.'

alphasyntauri 3 years ago

"Nicanor went through boldly splitting horses as the field entered the far turn. A trait that can't be taught.

Midway around the turn, with a one-fourth mile to go Nicanor hit the wall.

It was to be expected."

alphasyntauri 3 years ago

From Prado.

"He (Nicanor) is better than that, said his jockey, Edgar Prado. Ive worked him in the mornings, and he showed me a lot. He broke really fast and unfortunately grabbed his left quarter. Well just have to see how long it takes to heal, but I know hes better than that".

After suffering the injury, Nicanor wasnt comfortable, so Edgar just wrapped up on him, said the colts trainer, Michael Matz.

alphasyntauri 3 years ago

I read that Nicanor also got bumped right after the start. He was in last place but then he took off like a rocket and moved up very fast passing other horses like they were standing still untill he got to 4th or 5th place then he dropped back. But Nicanor did a great job of weaving in and out and manuvering around other horses. Nicanor is big and fast and his breeding should provide the stanima to go the distance in the future.

dasdanarthur 3 years ago

Here is your answer.

"Unfortunately, Nicanor bumped with Andiron, to his right, causing him (Nicanor) to stumble. Edgar Prado stayed seated but they found themselves bringing up the back of the pack and with a good view of all." (Susie Wright)

alphasyntauri 3 years ago

"Nicanor recovered nicely from the tumultuous break and hit his stride. Prado had his hands full moving up the back stretch. His colt was full of run. Taking a good hold on Nicanor and standing high in the stirrups, he eased Nicanor to the rail as the bay colt continued pulling him along, picking up horses regardless of the strangle hold. Nicanor was wanting to do more. A trait that can't be taught.

alphasyntauri 3 years ago

Wow, some of those are my photos from Fair Hill. I'm flattered that someone used them, but you're still supposed to get permission from the photographer before using their photos. It's called COPYRIGHT!

horseshutterbug 3 years ago

Sorry. I own nothing and full credit goes to the rightfull owners of all the images. Thanks for not asking me to remove the photos.

dasdanarthur 3 years ago

You know it is my understanding that ANY picture that is on the Internet can be used in any video if it is a public image. Unless the pictures were private and on a site. When copywrite is not allowed, they make them to where you "cannot" copy the pictures. That is what is messed up about the laws of cyberspace. Copywrite is OK as long as you announce that you don't take credit for the pictures. :)

alphasyntauri 3 years ago

Thank you, horseshutterbug ...not only for the most beautiful Fair Hill photographs I have seen - but for allowing dasdanarthur's video to remain on YouTube. This is an amazing gift of 2 artists!

RileysGirl 3 years ago

Thank you, RileysGirl, that was very sweet! Dasdanarthur, this was a beautiful video of Nicanor and glad to be a part of it. I live close to Fair Hill and if you need photos, I'd be glad to share.

horseshutterbug 3 years ago

I was watching HRTV all day i was so anxious to see him race but he ended up coming in 9th i think it was because he had a bad start maybe hell do better next time

latinostallion94 3 years ago

but atleast he had a safe trip...

Horselover3994 3 years ago

Im upset Nicanor's race didn't go a little better, I knew he wasn't going to be near as talented as Barbaro but I was hoping for him to place farther up in the field then coming in 9th......

Horselover3994 3 years ago