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  1. #1

    Hurley Horse Happenings - '08 Edition

    Greetings Equine Aficionados,

    Ready for another year tracking the stable of Bobby Hurley's horses (where we can find them)?

    I just found this horse winning today at Aqueduct in the feature.

    Go Go Shoot is a 3 year old gelding, who is out of Bobby's stallion Songandaprayer. Today, Go Go wins the Jimmy Winkfield purse at Aqueduct by an easy 3 1/2 lengths at a nice price of 9 to 1 ($21.80).
    This is the horse's 3rd race, and second win. All races at 6 furlongs (3/4 of a mile).

    Here are the Past Performances:
    http://www.brisnet.com/bris_link/pdf...her_100273.pdf

    Here are the Results:
    http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/insta...e=inc&print=on

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  2. #2

    Additional Details

    Here is some additional details:

    The horse was bred by Devil Eleven stables, but was listed as being owned by Robert Hurley. That is a difference with a distinction. I would consider that a different tax entity and therefore it was interesting to note that I was able to observe the race and Bobby's racing silks. Thoroughbred horse owners have the luxury of defining (or designing) the "colors" that are worn by the jockeys on their mounts. Bobby's colors, as you might guess, are adourned with Duke Royal Blue. The cap is pure Duke Blue, with no discernable other highlights. The sleaves are a checkerboard white and royal blue boxes. The torsoe is white, with royal blue shoulders, folded over toward the front.

    Additionally, the Jimmy Winkfield stakes, won by Go Go Shoot today, is named in memory of a famous African American jockey and trainer and is run each year on Martin Luther King day. Jimmy Winkfield was the last African American jockey to win the Kentucky Derby in 1902 (and he won in 1901 too). You can read more about him at:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Winkfield

    Larry
    Devilhorse

  3. #3

    Robert E. Hurley Stable Colors

    Here are Bobby Hurley's Stable's silks. Sorry for the picture quality.

    Described in the Program Pages as:
    Royal Blue and White Halves.

    <if someone could point me to instructions on how to post a .jpg that I have on my local machine I will be glad to edit this post. The yellow hill sign above does not seem to be accepting any of the usual file:///c:/file.jpg type entries>


    Thanks.

    Larry
    Last edited by DevilHorse; 01-22-2008 at 03:47 PM.

  4. #4

    Hurley Horse Happenings - Praying For Cash - 1/26/08

    Bobby Hurley's nice stakes sprinter Praying For Cash is entered in the Sunshine Millions on Saturday. The Sunshine Millions program is a nice series that is put on to create a competition between California and Florida bred horses. They run in a series of 8 races, at various condiations, 4 at Santa Anita and 4 at Gulfstream, this saturday, and determine a state champion on points. Sort of a southern league championship.

    Praying For Cash is being trained by Kiaran McLaughlin, who is a very well regarded trainer. The race is a 6 furlong (3/4 mile) sprint.
    The horse has not raced since early October, but has put in two bullet workouts in the last 9 days; could be ready at a price. These are lesser horses than he is used to seeing.

    Here is a URL to the Past Performances, courtesy of BrisWatch:
    http://www.brisnet.com/bris_link/pdf...lin_100537.pdf

    An aside here, Cobalt Blue is in the race.
    Merv Griffin was a horse lover. He had 2 notable horses at the end of his life. Stevie Wonderboy, who was a champion 2 year old who had soundness problems as a 3 year old (make your money while you can), and Cobalt Blue who was on the triple crown trail early last year. Cobalt Blue is owned by a group that is still in Merv's name. He was a great patron for this sport.

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  5. #5

    Praying For Cash - Up The Track

    Praying For Cash didn't put in a very good effort. Oooouch!
    Here is the chart for the race:
    http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/insta...e=inc&print=on

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  6. #6

    Hurley Horse Happenings

    Greetings Horse Lovers,

    Much to tell.

    First, Go Go Shoot, Devil Eleven Stables nice 3 year old gelding, will be racing on Monday in the Fred "Cappy" Capossela Stakes at Aqueduct. Go Go Shoot is nicely paced for this 5 horse race, and is in against a few nice horses. Here is a URL, courtesy of Briswatch, http://www.brisnet.com/bris_link/pdfs/darley_102709.pdf
    Cappy Capossela was a local "Gambling" character. He could be found around the racetracks or sometimes gambling casinos around NY or NJ. He actually had short lived cable TV show where he'd sit at folding card table, with a deck of cards, in dark glasses (with a bad hair piece), and talk gambling philosophy for a half hour. The stories were interesting to say the least.

    Secondly, I've taken the liberty of doing some forensic studying of moves that Bob Hurley has done on behalf of Devil Eleven Stable for his horse interests. There are quite a number of horses to be found in the records that have been purchased. A number of 2 year olds, and yearlings, that have been purchased in the past 2 years may or may not be owned at this time, or may be intended to be kept to race.
    For example, last month Devil Eleven Stables purchased a yearling in the Ocala Breeders Sale for $62,000 for a filly by Songandaprayer and Into Temptation. This filly could be sold again as a yearling later this year in a process called "pinhooking". Horses grow a lot during their yearling year and this can show a big profit if they don't hurt themselves out in the field (and that does happen).

    I have counted 4 purchases of yearlings/weanlings in the past 2 years by Devil Eleven Stable by Songandaprayer (and another purchase by a Touch Gold filly). Songandaprayer is Hurley's Kentucky Derby Horse from several years ago. It stands to reason that he and his partners can best recognize what young horses might look like their sire and might develop into good looking horses a bit later in life. We'll keep an eye out to see if these horses get named and for whom they race for.

    There have been a number of other horses that have raced for Bobby Hurley, but are not likely racing now. Older horses that are probably not worth following.

    And more interesting, Devil Eleven Stable breeds horses that get sold at auction. Some of them are pretty good too.
    Here are the names of some horses that were bred, but are not owned by, Devil Eleven Stables (with comments):

    - Anewday - C Vindication - Charm A Gendarme (3 year old)
    Nominated to the KY Derby this year. Charm A Gendarme was
    Purchased a year ago by Devil Eleven as a broodmare in foal to Roman
    Ruler

    - Big Casino - C Songandaprayer - Stargirl (3 year old)
    Nominated to the KY Derby this year.

    - Preachin Man - C Songandaprayer - Sweet Cameron <<see that name
    Winner, Nominated to the KY Derby this year (3 year old)

    - Morakami - F Fusaichi Pegasus - Astrid 5 year old

    Let me know if you think Hurley bred horses are worth tracking.

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  7. #7

    A Good Day for Go Go...

    Bobby Hurley's Go Go Shoot won the Cappy Capossela Stakes today at Aqueduct. The horse went right to the front and ran fast fractions. Anyone familiar with the Queens oval during the winter months can tell you that on the rail, and in the front, is the place to be, but the fractions were quite fast 45 3/5 for 4 furlongs and 57 4/5 for 5 fulongs. The track was fast, but there was definitely moisture in the track. The race was won, by a neck, in a respectable 1:10 3/5. On closer inspection, it is notable that Go Go Shoot was giving 6 lbs to the 2nd and 3rd place horses. Most handicappers equate a pound (lb) to a length.

    Here is the race chart, courtesy of the Daily Racing Form:
    http://www.drf.com/drfNCWeeklyHorseD...80218&raceNo=8

    Notes: It is good to see the owner of a stud having the faith in his stallion and patronizing him as much as Bobby does his horse Songandaprayer. And he is reaping great benefits from it.

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  8. #8
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    Smile Replay

    Quote Originally Posted by DevilHorse View Post
    Bobby Hurley's Go Go Shoot won the Cappy Capossela Stakes today at Aqueduct. The horse went right to the front and ran fast fractions. Anyone familiar with the Queens oval during the winter months can tell you that on the rail, and in the front, is the place to be, but the fractions were quite fast 45 3/5 for 4 furlongs and 57 4/5 for 5 fulongs. The track was fast, but there was definitely moisture in the track. The race was won, by a neck, in a respectable 1:10 3/5. On closer inspection, it is notable that Go Go Shoot was giving 6 lbs to the 2nd and 3rd place horses. Most handicappers equate a pound (lb) to a length.

    Here is the race chart, courtesy of the Daily Racing Form:
    http://www.drf.com/drfNCWeeklyHorseD...80218&raceNo=8

    Notes: It is good to see the owner of a stud having the faith in his stallion and patronizing him as much as Bobby does his horse Songandaprayer. And he is reaping great benefits from it.

    Larry
    DevilHorse
    Larry,
    Here's a replay link of the stakes race:
    http://207.232.119.242/nyra/2008/hi...18fcaposellahi

    He held on!
    Cheers,
    Lavabe

  9. #9

    Nice Race!

    Thanks Lavabe for that link.

    I actually get the NYRA feed each day on delayed replay, but had to wait till the next day to catch it. GGS did not weaken much at the end of the race.

    This horse reminds me a little bit of another grey, Lady's Secret. Started off going to the front and went as fast as she could until she couldn't anymore. Got stronger and could eventually carry her speed up to 1 1/8 mile and actually won the Whitney and Horse of the Year. Go Go Shoot has a long long way to go before sniffing that daughter of Secretariat's hooves, but it is nice to see a good front running effort.

    Here is my next attempt to attach photos of the Hurley colors; quite possible the same as Devil Eleven's colors (probably kosher). Attachments may be grainy, but there is a limit on file size.

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  10. #10

    Hurley Horse Happening - New Stable Participant

    Greetings,

    My wide net of searchers turned up Divine Light, a 3 year old filly racing against relatively inexpensive claimers in Philadelphia.
    Here is a link for a 2nd place showing at the $12.5K claimers (including the claiming allowance for age).
    http://www.drf.com/drfNCWeeklyHorseD...80224&raceNo=4

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  11. #11

    Another New Horse

    Greetings,

    Another new horse surfaced today in the 2nd race at Aqueduct. A horse named Megalodon, owned exclusively by Bobby Hurley, finished 4th.
    Here is the chart, courtesy of the Daily Racing Form:
    http://www.drf.com/drfNCWeeklyHorseD...80229&raceNo=2

    I was able to dig up the Past Performance sheet and it tells an interesting story.
    Here is the Past Performance, courtesy of Briswatch:
    http://www.brisnet.com/bris_link/pdfs/vinery_103632.pdf

    Megalodon was purchased as a 2 year old, probably as a 2 year old in training, for $310K. And this was the horse's 5th start with previous earnings of less that $2K. You could have bought this horse today for $75K, and this is after Bobby put in 1 years worth of training bills and stakes payments into the horse. Think of those numbers. This can be an unforgiving game.

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  12. #12

    Dagger is Entered for Thursday

    Bobby Hurley's nice 3 year old filley Dagger is entered this thursday (2/6/08) in race 7 at Aqueduct. It is an optional claiming race (Dagger is not entered for a tag).
    Here is the Past Performance sheets, courtesy of Briswatch:

    http://www.brisnet.com/bris_link/pdfs/darley_103991.pdf

    Larry

    DevilHorse

  13. #13

    Hurley's Dagger!!!!

    Bobby Hurley's nice 3yo filly Dagger won today at Aqueduct. I haven't seen the replay yet, but the chart looks impressive.
    Here it is, courtesy of Brisnet:
    http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/insta...e=inc&print=on

    Dagger was bumped at the start, but stalked the lead for the first half mile after regaining her compusure. Then took command. She was the slight favorite at 2.1 to 1 odds, which would have been a nice return $6.40 for your $2 investment. I'd expect to see her entered into a stakes race the next time out.

    I would also note that Dagger was bred by Overbrook farm, which is the home of Storm Cat, Dagger's grandsire and Tactical Cat her sire.
    Overbrook is also home to Kentucky Derby winner Grindstone (who I recall was sporting Overbrook's colors), and BC winners Jump Start and Cat Thief.

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  14. #14

    Praying For Cash in For Friday at Aqueduct

    It looks like Praying For Cash is entered for thursday at Aqueduct Race 5. I believe there are some different owners, but Robert M. Hurley is still among them.

    The last race was a real stinker, has the look of maybe being sick, but PFC has been working consistently toward this race. This is an Optional Claiming race, but PFC is not in for a tag. There are a couple of high quality stakes horses in here for horses that have been lightly raced since last summer (or have done poorly since last summer).

    Here is the past performance courtesy of Briswatch:
    http://www.brisnet.com/bris_link/pdf...ach_104855.pdf

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  15. #15

    Will Have To Pray Another Day

    Praying For Cash finished last in the field of 6. He took the lead part way through the race but folded his tent in the stretch. Not surprizingly he needed the race. Interestingly, the only horse in for a tag in the race won it. Perhaps the other horses were in for conditioning as well.

    Here is the chart courtesy of the Daily Racing Form:
    http://www.drf.com/drfNCWeeklyHorseD...80314&raceNo=5

    We return your webcast to the ACC tournament...

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  16. #16

    Tiger Woodman dropped in the Box

    Devil Horse stable has entered Tiger Woodman into a modest price claiming race at Gulfstream Park on Friday Race 7. This horse finished well in his last start against lesser company. Tiger Woodman is leaving from post 7.
    Note that post 5 has Westmoreland who most recent was claimed from "Blue Devil Stable." These are the guys I mentioned earlier who are not affiliated with Duke. I know that they thought their horse would do better than the 3rd place he would eventually get.

    Here is the past performance sheet, courtesy of Briswatch:
    http://www.brisnet.com/bris_link/pdfs/mcpeek_105304.pdf

    Also, if it isn't obvious, this note will migrate off the 1st page (as it is likely to do this time of year). If you want it to stay up, place a comment. I do not artificially add comments to keep it on the first page

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  17. #17

    Tiger Woodman takes a Second

    We interrupt the NCAA festivities for this equine update...

    Tiger Woodman took a very nice 2nd place today, by a nose, at Gulfstream Park.
    Here is the race Chart courtesy of the Daily Racing Form:
    http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/insta...e=inc&print=on


    Also, Morakami, a Hurley Broodmare credit, is running in the Bourbonette Stakes tomorrow. Here is the Past Performance chart, courtesy of Brisnet:
    http://www.brisnet.com/bris_link/pdfs/mcpeek_105376.pdf

    Go Devils.

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  18. #18

    Racing Goes On - Odds and Ends

    The premature end to the devil's season feels much like a loss of your favorite horse. As an owner, I know that feeling. But, there is always another day and another race. The boys will be back next year and the Women's team has just won their game. So let's move on from here.

    Here are todays tid bits from the Devil Eleven and Robert M. Hurley Stables:

    Devil Eleven breeding credit (not owned) Morakami finished 5th in the $150K Bourbonette Oaks. Here is the chart courtesy of the Daily Racing Form:
    http://www.drf.com/drfNCWeeklyHorseD...0322&raceNo=10

    Robert M. Hurley owned Megaladon finished 3rd in the 2nd race at Aqueduct yesterday. Not a good hour for royal blue. Here is the chart, courtesy of the Daily Racing Form:
    http://www.drf.com/drfNCWeeklyHorseD...80322&raceNo=2

    Better luck to all in the weeks to come.

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  19. #19

    Devil Eleven Loses Divine Light

    The last time Divine Light raced, I failed to notice that she was claimed out of the race she was in. For those who are not familiar with the practice, "Claiming Races" are races where the owners have the opportunity to put a horse into a race where the quality of the horses are based on the price they can be bought out of the race. In the case of Divine Light, she was entered in a maiden claimer of $12.5K, probably with a premium (additional amount) because of her age and sex (perhaps 20% - I'm not sure what it is for thoroghbreds).
    Here is her new Past Performance where you'll notice the claim from Devil Eleven stables.
    http://www.brisnet.com/bris_link/pdfs/vinery_106420.pdf

    I will no longer be tracking this horse since she is no longer of (obvious) interest.

    Larry
    DevilHorse

  20. #20

    Go Go Shoot in the Bay Shore!!

    Robert M. Hurley owned Go Go Shoot takes his once blemished record into the 7 furlong Bayshore Stakes on Saturday April 5th. The Bay Shore used to be the mid-winter start of the New York path to the Triple Crown, but has lately been moved later in the stakes schedule to become an early spring sprint alternative to the Triple Crown path.

    The track is likely to sloppy due to rain the day before and early on Saturday morning. There are a few good horses in the field including Laysh Laysh Laysh who was closing in on GGS's throat latch at the end of the last race. GGS picks up 3 lbs to Laysh Laysh Laysh's 1 lb increase. Invader from Laurel Gattapardo, who has shown excellence at a mile and at 7F will also be entered. This is the first week on the outer track at Aqueduct, so the race is going to be from the chute on the far side, so there will be several furlongs before the first and only turn. This is important since there does not look to be any superior early speed inside of GGS, which is all important at Aqueduct. The big question is whether GGS can carry his speed the addition furlong.

    Here is the Past Performance courtesy of Briswatch:
    http://www.brisnet.com/bris_link/pdf...lin_106661.pdf

    Anyone else care to handicap the race?

    Larry
    DevilHorse

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