Uploaded by cf1970 on Aug 5, 2008
In celebration of Lava Man's recent retirement, I pay homage to him by posting the first of his three consecutive Hollywood Gold Cups, a fantastic 1:59.63.
He was a true rags to riches story, and greatly inspirational to those who watched and loved him. Happy retirement, big fella!
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120 beyer speed figure.
saveus228 2 years ago
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Lava Man makes his return to racing this saturday, 12/12/09, in the Native Diver Handicap at Hollywood Park after nearly 17 months off. He has had extensive stem cell therapy to repair his ankles and his connections say that he is in racing form and happy to be back at the track..
merlinmerry 2 years ago
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This horse is a hall of famer. Thats one impressive resume even if he won all his races in california.
shawn415 2 years ago
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this is LAVA MAN's best race ever.. He was fresh and ready to bust out.. and did.
lawgdawg14 3 years ago
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Lava Man at his best. What a thrill he was on the track. Happy trails to him at Old Friends!
aaronbees 3 years ago
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Awesome race. I will miss him but i am glad he lived to see retirement. Do you have his Pacific Classic win? thanks and great work.
jtwisted7 3 years ago
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nice to see the old man in his prime! his signature move too, exploding on the far turn
ahsans786 3 years ago
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I'd never seen this certain race, and I was expecting a narrow win. When he pulled away, I was like, "ZOMG--unexpected."
ridingxruffian 3 years ago
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a very good but very limited horse.. hes California's version of Fourstardave, and there's nothing wrong with that.. just wish he could have lasted as long as 'Dave
Wings71ny 3 years ago
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Well said. Lava Man was a talented fella, and the fact that he earned nearly 5.2 million after being claimed for 50K ain't bad either!
Glad you liked the video. God bless.
cf1970 3 years ago