Curlin Stares Down Cigar's Earnings Mark

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All eyes will be on reigning Horse of the Year Curlin as he takes aim at Cigar’s all-time earnings record in the $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational Saturday, Sept. 27 at Belmont Park.

Eight horses will challenge Curlin, the defending Gold Cup champion. With a win, Curlin would pass Cigar, who holds the earnings’ title for a North American-based runner with $9,999,815. Currently, Curlin has earnings of $9,796,800. The race will be televised live on ESPNEWS, TVG and HRTV. Post time is set for 5:52 p.m. EDT.

http://racing.bloodhorse.com/article/47240.htm

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1. Belmont canceled racing yesterday because of rain

we could be looking at a racing surface today that might produce some surprising results. I have faith in Curlin and I hope he gets it done today. Then it's on to the Breeder's Cup and a showdown with Big Brown.

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2. Do you really think Curlin v. Big Brown is happening in the BC?

I thought that was a huge longshot.......

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3. Yep. If Curlin wins today Jackson won't be able to skip the BC

he's been waffling for a week now. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=215x75779#75840

OT: Who's Maryland playing today?

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4. Maryland played Clemson and WON!

Go figure they lose to Middle Tennessee State and then beat Cal and Clemson (in Death Valley).

Interesting..I'm rooting for Curlin of course..Gosh I hope the BB-Curlin thing happens in the Classic!

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5. Maryland won at Clemson? Damn.

My day is starting out bad. Ginger Punch got beat. I love that horse.