Bobby Frankel
Bobby Frankel
Robert Julian Frankelwas an American thoroughbred race horse trainer whom ESPN called "one of the most successful and respected trainers in the history of thoroughbred racing." He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1995, and was a five-time winner of the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer. Often referred to as "Bobby" by others, he preferred and always used "Robert." Frankel set the single-season world record for most Grade/Group I victories in 2003...
distance extra help hot
The extra distance is going to help him, too. It could be a hot pace.
stop
I was experimenting, but nothing worked. I just had to stop on him.
best close early far fast horse lay seen shows upset versatile
I was a little upset when he was that close during the early part. But on this turf course, it doesn't look like you can close much ground. It just shows how versatile a horse he is. He can come from way far back or he can lay up on a very fast pace. I don't think you've seen the best of this horse.
convinced mile
I'm still not convinced he can get a mile and a quarter.
cup rains worry
That way, if it rains for the Breeders Cup at least we won't have to worry about it.
chance last needed rushed trying
It was just too much for him last year. We rushed him a little, trying to make the Derby. He just never got a chance to blossom. He needed to be freshened.
great maybe race somebody
It's not a great race going in, but maybe somebody will come out of there.
industry martha
I want to be the Martha Stewart of the health-food industry — without the jail.
best empire horse maker seeing within
Empire Maker is the best horse I have ever trained. We weren't within 10 lengths of seeing this horse's best race.
eight horse mistakes races row win
To win eight races in a row you have to be a horse that doesn't make mistakes and he doesn't make any,
bailey came exactly great handicap holes horses impressed knew race rode
What's great about Bailey is he rode like he was still 25. He wasn't scared. I was impressed the way he'd go through holes with no fear. And he came into the paddock before the race well prepared. He knew exactly what was going on -- he'd handicap the horses and the jockeys.
ride since
This is the smoothest ride she's ever had since I've had her,
beat special tries wants
The thing that makes him so special is he tries so hard. He's so competitive. He wants to outrun you; he wants to beat you.
easy race
It was an easy race for him, because he made an easy lead.