Ace of Spades Pet Thread, May 6

What does this mean?

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Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. Thanks for stopping by. Kick back and enjoy the world of animals.

Would you like a treat?

Let's relax a little with the animals and leave the world of politics and current events outside today.

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There have been a couple of dates this week for people and pets to celebrate. There was Star Wars Day:

There were stormtrooper mice to capture:

Places to meditate

New insights:

More new insights:

And there was Coronation Day.

Coronation of the real king

The Coronation of the King.. 😏pic.twitter.com/kcvEydMLo4
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) May 6, 2023

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Labor expended for another ruler

Good idea pic.twitter.com/E6NswbRZ9A
— Figen (@TheFigen_) May 1, 2023

Back to Common Life with an Animal Companion and some Folk Music

Dog’s feeling the music.. 😊 pic.twitter.com/mS0sldKSz3
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) April 30, 2023

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Meet The PetMorons

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The beagle, Lucky, is our shelter dog, now about 8 years old, getting fat like his lame dad. The little black beauty is our daughter's pug, Minnie, also known as Maleficent when naughty, which is often as can be seen here.
My nic is Aelishdad. Aelish was the forever dog we all wish we could have. Her rescue pic on the old sofa is photo three.

Sorry you lost Aelish, a special dog. Glad you have the other two, with their own personalities.

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I had to put Angus down today, he was too weak and showing that he was in pain. Poor old guy, I think he was 16 and until the last month he was in wonderful health. The last week I have been giving him water and trying to feed him watered down babyfood via an irrigation syringe. It wasn't enough.
He is buried on the fenceline by where the neighborhood cats cross because his self appointed duty was to chase them all off or fight with them if they wouldn't go. His vet file is full of treated abscesses from cat fights.
He was a good cat, weighed about 19 lbs at his biggest, and I essentially stole him from a neighbor 14 years ago.
Minky is my little black tom, and he adores Angus. They would try to strangle each other when wrassling in the yard. He wanted nothing more than to cuddle with Angus, and did as long as Angus would let him
Kindltot

So sorry you lost Angus. Beautiful cat. I'm sure Minky will miss him, too.

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From Howard:

In April of this year we lost Rascal, our "good boy" and constant companion of the last fifteen years. He came to us at the age of about six months, showing up at our rural ranch door on Thanksgiving Day, with no collar, no tatoo, and no chip. A check with the local police and veterinarian revealed no reports of lost dogs. As a Labrador Retriever, Rascal quickly established a house rule: "samples of all food must be submitted to the Lab for testing".
For his first thirteen years with us, Rascal had another rescue dog as his closest friend. This was Rollie, a little black terrier-spaniel mix whom I had picked up from a roadside ditch. After placing him on the passenger side of the truck seat and taking my place in the driver's seat, Rollie crawled across the seat and put his head on my lap. Rollie was fifteen when he left us, two years ago.
The loss of Rascal is recent enough that we still reflexively look for him in accustomed places, and have split-seconds when we think we see him in a moving shadow. He will live on in our memories, with all of his predecessor dogs.

So sorry that you have lost your friend, Rascal. Thanks for sharing your memories.

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Finally, the official AoSHQ Swiss Guide Dog takes us to Lenzerheide.

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Some great pet stories and memories today. Thank you for sharing your pets with us.

If you would like to send pet and/or animal stories, links, etc. for the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, the address is:
petmorons at protonmail dot com
Remember to include the nic by which you wish to be known when you comment at AoSHQ, or let us know if you want to remain a lurker.

Until next Saturday, have a great week!

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If you start feeling nostalgic, here a link to last week's Pet Thread, the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, April 29. Some special PetMoron stories and photos there.

I closed the comments on this post so you wouldn't get banned for commenting on a week-old post, but don't try it anyway.

Posted by: K.T. at 03:23 PM

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1 Happy Caturday everyone

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2023 03:25 PM (xhxe8)

2 hiya

Posted by: JT at May 06, 2023 03:28 PM (T4tVD)

3 Hiya, Skip and JT!

Posted by: KT at May 06, 2023 03:32 PM (rrtZS)

4 Hiya, Skip, JT, and KT!

Posted by: Prime Sister at May 06, 2023 03:35 PM (tQL7r)

5 Kindltot,
So sad about Angus.

Lucy the Fink is getting extra loves these days.

Our fur friends are proof God loves us. We don't deserve them. And yet.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2023 03:35 PM (U2p+3)

6 Finally got some good vid of Daisy the Malinois flat-out full-tilt running. Having trouble uploading it, though. My ATNT hotspot can be fast downloading (if I haven't exceeded my arbitrary max bytes), but uploading reminds me of a 1400bps acoustic modem. Musk's starlenhnk satellites are always going to cover our area "soon." #twoweeks

Anyway, yay pets. & Pet Morons.

bluebirdofbitterness.com has two Caturday posts.

Posted by: mindful webworker - go dog go at May 06, 2023 03:36 PM (qWqlQ)

7 Meaning that cats have trained their slaves to give them treats for not slitting their throats or smothering them in their sleep.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at May 06, 2023 03:36 PM (zZu0s)

8 Hiya KT !

Posted by: JT at May 06, 2023 03:37 PM (T4tVD)

9 KT, love the Star Wars jokes and memes.

Guess you do triple-duty on Caturdays? Thanks for all the lovely content you've put up today.

Posted by: Prime Sister at May 06, 2023 03:37 PM (tQL7r)

10 Condolences for those that have lost pets. May they live on in your hearts.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at May 06, 2023 03:37 PM (u7leW)

11 Sorry to hear about Rascal and Angus.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at May 06, 2023 03:37 PM (zZu0s)

12 Pet Theeadddd!

Posted by: Eromero at May 06, 2023 03:38 PM (z3WCn)

13 Our fur friends are proof God loves us. We don't deserve them. And yet.
Posted by: nurse ratched

Amen! Couldn't do without them.

Posted by: Prime Sister at May 06, 2023 03:38 PM (tQL7r)

14 Meaning that cats have trained their slaves to give them treats for not slitting their throats or smothering them in their sleep.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop

This guy gets it ^^^^

Posted by: Prime Sister at May 06, 2023 03:39 PM (tQL7r)

15 I think I posted a picture of a dog I saw working at the Philadelphia Animal shelter that was spotted and had very big ears, well one similar was on Fridays Open Road at Dailytimewaster.blogspot.com and brought it up. A comment said they are Australian Cattle Dog, shame I couldn't bring String ( dogs given name there) home.

Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2023 03:40 PM (xhxe8)

16 Critters!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 06, 2023 03:40 PM (u73oe)

17 Lot of memorials today. Sad…but such loved pets!

Posted by: Best Thief in Lankhmar at May 06, 2023 03:41 PM (64rer)

18 Kindltot, that was a touching story about Angus. 19# is big.

Posted by: SFGoth at May 06, 2023 03:41 PM (KAi1n)

19 In listening to a British murder mystery. A detective refers to a loud dog as all talk and no trousers. Interesting phrase.

Posted by: That Northern skulker at May 06, 2023 03:42 PM (VdGjU)

20 The Instagram page I made for my ex's cat, Maceo (the "Dogbear" because of his stubby/amputated tail and from behind/above he looks like a cross between a dog and a bear), now has 32 followers. Woot! All are welcome: maceothedogbear

Posted by: SFGoth at May 06, 2023 03:43 PM (KAi1n)

21 Condolences for those that have lost pets. May they live on in your hearts.
Posted by: Notsothoreau

Yes, my condolences too. Our lone kitty is going on 18 yrs. She's really slowed down in the last 2-3 months. But still fiesty enough to run, jump, and even complain very loudly when her food or water bowl run low.

Posted by: Prime Sister at May 06, 2023 03:43 PM (tQL7r)

22 Beautiful pets.

Posted by: That Northern skulker at May 06, 2023 03:44 PM (VdGjU)

23 Losing a family member is always traumatic. It leaves a hole in one's life that is only partly filled with good memories.

Posted by: irongrampa at May 06, 2023 03:44 PM (KATBx)

24 My sympathies for the departed friends. Kindltot, I lost a black cat named Angus a couple of years back, too, at nearly 17. He was blind and brave; still miss him. Your Angus was beautiful.

Posted by: skywch at May 06, 2023 03:44 PM (uqhmb)

25 I have a routine wherein the two elders (we have two pairs, the old couple 12-13yo and the younger ones more like 3) get walked every morning 530-615 because big boi demands it while the little ones go snuggle with mom) but today little boi wanted to go too. So I got to do three at 530.

A year ago I was carrying big boi around everywhere, coonhound paralysis. He's maybe not quite as strong as he was, or not as sure of himself, but doing fine for his age. And absolutely insistent on his mobility.

Posted by: JEM at May 06, 2023 03:44 PM (8erNz)

26 Beautiful Pet Morons!
Condolences to all those that have lost their beloved pet.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2023 03:45 PM (NpAcC)

27 15 I think I posted a picture of a dog I saw working at the Philadelphia Animal shelter that was spotted and had very big ears, well one similar was on Fridays Open Road at Dailytimewaster.blogspot.com and brought it up. A comment said they are Australian Cattle Dog, shame I couldn't bring String ( dogs given name there) home.
Posted by: Skip at May 06, 2023 03:40 PM (xhxe

Ajax is an ACD. Ears never, ever droop. Always on point. Smartest dog by far I have ever had.

*checks blog mentioned*

Yep, that's a Blue Heeler. Ajax is a Red Heeler (exact same dog, just has a red base coat with the same white ticking.) Although this little guy has one droopy ear. He's young.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at May 06, 2023 03:45 PM (zZu0s)

28 Oh, yeah, meant to mention…

Today is one year since Daisy moved in with us. She was maybe less than a year old then. Found running loose, collar, no tags, no chip. Wonderfully energetic and friendly — sometimes a little too energetic and friendly! Some signs she may have been mistreated in her previous life. Keeps me careful about disciplining her.

Much bigger and stronger now, and smarter. Loves to chase the ball, as you'd see if my video ever uploaded.

Didn't really realize what a magnificent beast she was until the first time I saw her flat-out full-tilt.

Posted by: mindful webworker - Daisy be crazy at May 06, 2023 03:46 PM (qWqlQ)

29 Angus!

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty at May 06, 2023 03:48 PM (zFq5g)

30 In listening to a British murder mystery. A detective refers to a loud dog as all talk and no trousers. Interesting phrase.
Posted by: That Northern skulker

I like it! Reminds me of all the talking heads who got caught -- during lockdowns --- on camera, reporting live, with no pants on.

(Jeffrey Toobin excluded, of course)

Posted by: Prime Sister at May 06, 2023 03:48 PM (tQL7r)

31 Nice Pets Y’all!…

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at May 06, 2023 03:48 PM (R/m4+)

32 19 In listening to a British murder mystery. A detective refers to a loud dog as all talk and no trousers. Interesting phrase.
Posted by: That Northern skulker

I've developed a vocabulary of Britspeak from reading various material from the green and pleasant isle over my life.

I would have thought that "all hat and no trousers" but...

Posted by: JEM at May 06, 2023 03:49 PM (8erNz)

33 (Jeffrey Toobin excluded, of course)
Posted by: Prime Sister at May 06, 2023 03:48 PM (tQL7r)

At least he had an excuse...

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at May 06, 2023 03:49 PM (zZu0s)

34 Kittehs don't get treats. They grant indulgences.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2023 03:49 PM (EZebt)

35 Peace for those who have had to make the decision...it breaks my heart every time.

Posted by: JEM at May 06, 2023 03:51 PM (8erNz)

36 (R/m4+)

32 19 In listening to a British murder mystery. A detective refers to a loud dog as all talk and no trousers. Interesting phrase.
Posted by: That Northern skulker

I've developed a vocabulary of Britspeak from reading various material from the green and pleasant isle over my life.

I would have thought that "all hat and no trousers" but...
Posted by: JEM at

It was a was of saying there was no need to be afraid of the dog.

Posted by: That Northern skulker at May 06, 2023 03:52 PM (VdGjU)

37 At least he had an excuse...
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop

Oh, is THAT what the kids are calling it nowadays?

Posted by: Prime Sister at May 06, 2023 03:52 PM (tQL7r)

38 Kittehs don't get treats. They grant indulgences.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Truly. And I'm stealing that.

Posted by: Prime Sister at May 06, 2023 03:55 PM (tQL7r)

39 Happy Kentucky Derby Day! 🏇

My dad owned racehorses and I considered them pets even though we weren't allowed to ride them.

Here's an interesting article from the Daily Mail-

A legend lives on! Fifty years after Secretariat stunned the world to become the greatest thoroughbred known to man, eight of his progeny are racing in the Kentucky Derby - including the favorite Forte.

https://tinyurl.com/48z8xk2s

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2023 03:55 PM (NpAcC)

40 Oh, is THAT what the kids are calling it nowadays?
Posted by: Prime Sister at May 06, 2023 03:52 PM (tQL7r)

Well, it is not a good or tasteful one, I'll grant you.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at May 06, 2023 03:56 PM (zZu0s)

41 Today is one year since Daisy moved in with us. She was maybe less than a year old then. Found running loose, collar, no tags, no chip. Wonderfully energetic and friendly — sometimes a little too energetic and friendly! Some signs she may have been mistreated in her previous life. Keeps me careful about disciplining her.

Our little rat terrier was basically thrown out of a car in the central valley and lived behind a gas station for a month. Nasty little bastard when we got him . I bled so much. But didn't give up.

You would not now believe him the same dog. He's talkative to a fault, an absolute cuddle-bunny, and his bite-reflex at play is perfect. He has not put a hole in me in two years.

Posted by: JEM at May 06, 2023 03:57 PM (8erNz)

42 Love the Star Wars pets.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2023 03:58 PM (NpAcC)

43 Great pets and sorry for those losses of Aelish, Angus and Rascal. Losing our furry friends is so very hard.

I like it when I meet people out with their friendly pets. Today I met a woman outside the PO near the church with two very furry whitish terrier pups of about eight weeks old. They were adorable. She said that she had lost a dog of of 14 years about four months ago. She said "My husband wanted this one"-and pointed to the one which was the darker of the two, "but I wanted this one"-the lighter of the two, so they took them both-which is good since they're siblings and can keep each other company.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2023 03:58 PM (Keyt1)

44 Last night was the big car cruise in town. I thought Jake might enjoy seeing the action and I was right. We rode through town and Jake had his head out the back window taking it in. It's getting hot now and I won't be able to take him with me as often.

Stray cat considers this a major stop on his circuit in the neighborhood. I suspect my ex-neighbor left him. It's not feral. Came up to me in the front yard yesterday, meowing. I convinced him to go to the back porch where the food is. I am trying to figure out how to set up a safe hangout for him.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at May 06, 2023 03:58 PM (u7leW)

45 I'd have to build a new cat house every day if I used cardboard. Maxipuss likes nothing better than destroying the stuff.

Posted by: leber at May 06, 2023 03:59 PM (E7KPo)

46 Those star wars pets are great. I particularly liked "Luke Thighwalker" because our black cat Pyncheon comes and sits on FenSpouse's lap during morning prayer time and then returns as soon as spouse is done with is his morning bus run at 9:30.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2023 04:01 PM (Keyt1)

47 A legend lives on! Fifty years after Secretariat stunned the world to become the greatest thoroughbred known to man, eight of his progeny are racing in the Kentucky Derby - including the favorite Forte. Posted by: redridinghood

That's amazing. His bloodline definitely lives on.

Though it was mentioned earlier: Forte scratched. Something about a bruised hoof the vet didn't like. Idk horse speak, and certainly didn't know a hoof could be bruised.

Posted by: Prime Sister at May 06, 2023 04:01 PM (tQL7r)

48 PETZZZZ!!!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at May 06, 2023 04:02 PM (/KCGv)

49 I'd have to build a new cat house every day if I used cardboard. Maxipuss likes nothing better than destroying the stuff.
Posted by: leber at May 06, 2023 03:59 PM (E7KPo)
===
Say who now?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 06, 2023 04:02 PM (EZebt)

50 45 I'd have to build a new cat house every day if I used cardboard. Maxipuss likes nothing better than destroying the stuff.
Posted by: leber

Cathouse...hmmm...different interpretations.

Posted by: JEM at May 06, 2023 04:02 PM (8erNz)

51 Well, it is not a good or tasteful one, I'll grant you.
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop

Well, they rarely are

Posted by: Prime Sister at May 06, 2023 04:03 PM (tQL7r)

52 Ciampino's Rescue kitties - LIVE STREAMING!!
https://www.twitch.tv/kittenwatch

There's also another photo update, #41, at link below.
Take a look if interested. Make sure to click on
"See Older Updates" as well if it's your first time.
https://is.gd/WQ5JcT

Posted by: Ciampino - Kittens update at May 06, 2023 04:04 PM (qfLjt)

53 Fenelon: The best thing you can do for a dog is another compatible dog.

Posted by: JEM at May 06, 2023 04:05 PM (8erNz)

54 Posted by: JEM at May 06, 2023 03:57 PM (8erNz)

That's great!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2023 04:11 PM (Keyt1)

55 So sorry for the loss of such beautiful companions. They lived wonderful and loving lives.

Posted by: Moonbeam at May 06, 2023 04:11 PM (rbKZ6)

56 Afternoon, folken! I'm taking a break from watching Robert Urich in The Lazarus Man on GetTV to join in here. The home-built castle for the black cat: a grand idea for sure.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2023 04:14 PM (omVj0)

57 Handsome Swiss guide dog.

Posted by: m at May 06, 2023 04:16 PM (1rQ1e)

58 19 In listening to a British murder mystery. A detective refers to a loud dog as all talk and no trousers. Interesting phrase.

Posted by: That Northern skulker at May 06, 2023 03:42 PM (VdGjU)
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That's analogous to the Texan 'all hat and no cattle' which I love as a descriptive phrase.

Posted by: Ciampino - Kittens update https://is.gd/WQ5JcT at May 06, 2023 04:16 PM (qfLjt)

59 Angus the big black cat must have been impressive.

June 11 will be one year since I adopted Stirling from the county shelter four hours' drive north of me. I'm inclined to think it was a terrific investment of time and gasoline.

Dagny the little Siberian's date is not until early September.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 06, 2023 04:25 PM (omVj0)

60 Is it my corgi only, or do other dogs go all fraidy cat after dark?

She is going to be 4 in December, and seems to have developed a fear of the wild things that come onto the property at night. We get deer, but she sees them in daylight and likely knows them by scent.

But there is black bear also, and maybe the occasional hog. This being SW FL, there might also be a gator, but the water is 100 feet away.

Anyhow, and it's with the windows open, she'll suddenly bark in a very loud "I'm afraid!" tone, wake us up, and keep it up for fifteen seconds or so.

This ain't the daylight bark'n'growl thing that means hey! get off my lot! It's amazing how a little 24 pound thing can growl so fiercely, but that happens when the deer sashay through.

But the night one is different. She get petrified when sniffing something strange.

Posted by: Mr Gaga at May 06, 2023 04:25 PM (KiBMU)

61 We had to put down Corney our shitzu. He was of unknown age but likely post 15, vet figured 17.
He had gone blind and was suffering dementia.
We had two shitzu but lost buddy a couple years back to lymphoma. Corny's name was really cornet. I got him from a rescue to partner with buddy just before my wife had our first child. He had just lost his brother bugle and I thought he could use a friend. We called him corney or corn dog, because neither my wife nor I were born players... I hope we were able to give him a comfortable finish to his journey here.

Posted by: Inogame at May 06, 2023 04:29 PM (D/9Qo)

62 his bite-reflex at play is perfect. He has not put a hole in me in two years.
Posted by: JEM

That's really neat.

Posted by: mindful webworker - rescue me rescue meeee at May 06, 2023 04:30 PM (qWqlQ)

63 Greetings!
I love the video of the guy making a cat fort.
I've tried similar for my cats but they seem to prefer the empty boxes "as is".

Posted by: gourmand du jour at May 06, 2023 04:30 PM (jTmQV)

64 Horn players, not born

Posted by: Inogame at May 06, 2023 04:30 PM (D/9Qo)

65 Inogame,
So sorry. This thread always makes my allergies flare.

And Lucy gets more love.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 06, 2023 04:34 PM (U2p+3)

66 Posted by: Inogame at May 06, 2023 04:29 PM (D/9Qo)

Our dogs and cats know when we love them. I'm sure Corney appreciated that. Sorry for your loss..

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 06, 2023 04:38 PM (Keyt1)

67 When I get done with all these boxes I'm building Madison a cathouse.

Posted by: Eromero at May 06, 2023 04:42 PM (0G42s)

68 A "feel good" story out of Churchill Downs just a few minutes ago;

Cody's Wish is named for Cody Dorman, a native of Richmond, Kentucky who was born with Wolf–Hirschhorn syndrome. As a result of the syndrome, Dorman uses a wheelchair and communicates with a tablet. In 2018, while on a visit to Godolphin's Gainsborough Farm in Versailles sponsored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Keeneland, Dorman met a young foal by Curlin who immediately interacted with Dorman and laid his head on Dorman's lap. The weanling would later be named Cody's Wish in Dorman's honor.

Cody's Wish won his race just now. Not the Derby, btw.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2023 04:45 PM (Q4IgG)

69 ..When I get done with all these boxes I'm building Madison a cathouse. Posted by: Eromero at May 06, 2023 04:42 PM (0G42s)

Don't let the IRS manage it. That'll bankrupt the operation, for sure!

/bunnyranch

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at May 06, 2023 04:47 PM (e6UQI)

70 Cody's Wish won his race just now. Not the Derby, btw.
Posted by: Martini Farmer

Stories like this get my heart strings. Animals know.

Posted by: Infidel at May 06, 2023 04:48 PM (kHtnd)

71 Cody's Wish won his race just now. Not the Derby, btw.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at May 06, 2023 04:45 PM (Q4I
******
I watched that. What a heartwarming story.
I had tears in my eyes.

Posted by: redridinghood at May 06, 2023 04:50 PM (NpAcC)

72 Nood

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 06, 2023 04:52 PM (u73oe)

73 Minnie on a table. Does she identify as a cat??

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 06, 2023 04:54 PM (Vwz3I)

74 Yes, Forte is a scratch. List on TV right now without him.

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 06, 2023 05:27 PM (Vwz3I)

75 "Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff..."

Posted by: TXMarko at May 06, 2023 06:55 PM (tRsUh)

76 Mage 15-1
Two Phil's [illiterate owner, I guess] 9-1
Angel of Empire 4-1
Disarm [from Michelle Fields Farms, I guess] 27-1

Venezuelan jockey thanks Jesus Christ -- that won't go over well with the Commies back home I'd guess. [Not for winning but a variety of blessings like no horses hurt, taking part in the race and the like.]

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 06, 2023 07:14 PM (Vwz3I)

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