Near Bush-whack, then nostril loss at Saratoga

Trainer Thomas Bush and jock Cornelio Velasquez nearly pulled off the coup of the 2009 Saratoga meet, when monster mover High Cry rallied on the rail (brilliant ride) mid-stretch to miss winning the sixth race at odds of 33-1. Exclusive Scheme ran her down just before the wire.

The all-important 'move' running line lead to further review of High Cry's record which showed that her best turf performances were at Saratoga. The odds were a gift.

Ah, what could have been! No real tears, though. Cry paid $30 to place, $12 to show. We made out just fine. Next time, guys!

Update: Eibar Coa broke my heart, again in the next race with Gold Vendetta's nostril win over mover Bestowed at 7-1. No faults, here. Just two excellent rides. You can''t win them all.