Anyone remember the old Saturday night live bit ? Anyway, I’m very sad to see Lady Eli retired, as it appeared there was a glimmer of hope she might race again this summer at the Spa (which I openly lobbied for on twitter). I had a long history with her, as I was against her before I was for her. The perhaps overly schmaltzy reporting of her injury and return created a juicy opportunity for me two years ago, where her layoff and a swift pace scenario let me score with $67 Strike Charmer in the Ballston Spa. But having followed Lady Eli’s career I was thrilled to be in the House for both her wins at the Spa in 2017, as she and Antonoe broke through the gate, and then jostled in the stretch in the Diana, and Lady Eli survived the inquiry to reach the winners circle. (Forgive the cloudy photo, my lens was broken).

Then on Travers Day, she again turned back Antonoe in the Ballston Spa, and some how I had allowed East Coast Paul to leave her off our community pick 4 ticket. (Great move, tossing the historically significant horse. )

Her rough trip in the 2017 Breeders Cup doesn’t tarnish her legacy in the least, in light of the bad cuts her legs took.

As disappointed as I am to not see her race in 2017, can’t give enough of a tip of the cap to all of the connections, who have done right by Lady Eli and the game, every step of the way.

I’ll post Pegasus Day thoughts Saturday am.