Sunday, October 11, 2009

Welcome to Rail Runner!

Welcome to the first post of the Rail Runner blog.  

[caption id="attachment_5" align="alignleft" width="194" caption="Curlin-2008 Man 'O' War Stakes"]Curlin[/caption]

   Rail runner is a term used to describe a horse that prefers to run inside all others, close to the rail. The most exciting type of rail runners are those who can hide behind a wall of horses then burst through at the top of the stretch from seemingly nowhere and fly to victory.  Or the kind who drop behind the field and seem hopelessly out of it till they put “the pedal to the metal” and shimmy on up the rail to post a thrilling win.  Like the runs of Affirmed in the 1978 Belmont Stakes, or Street Sense in the 2006 Breeders Cup Juvenile.

   The purpose for this blog is purely to create a fun forum for discussion of topics of interest in thoroughbred horse racing.  I am very passionate about the subject of horse racing and hope I will be able to correctly convey the enthusiasm and energy I put into my writing endeavors, and also hope that it will be informative, rousing and highly enjoyable to all readers.

   Also need to say that since this is my first attempt at doing a blog that there will probably be some “technical difficulties” in the beginning stages, so please bear with me, and any advice on this front is more than welcome.  

Please at all times feel free to comment with your thoughts, opinions or advice.  Good healthy discussion is always welcome. The more the merrier. 

   I will post my first “real” entry here by Saturday (October 17) and look forward to getting your feedback.  Let the blogging begin!
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23 comments:

  1. Kevin StaffordOctober 12, 2009 at 3:03 AM

    Yesss!!!!!! Finally the world will get your excellent racing insights and opinions. Looks like a good start, buddy. I see our boy there on Man O' War day 2008. I remember that day fondly (even though he ran second).

    Can't wait to see how this takes off once you get rockin' and rollin' !

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  2. Scott AppletonOctober 12, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    This looks great Brian! I have a feeling this will really take off for you. It will! Finally my brother has a blog!

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  3. JenniferOctober 12, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Ah---Curlin--is there truly any other horse?? (Don't answer that question!)

    Good job--am looking forward to seeing how things go.

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  4. Brian AppletonOctober 12, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Thanks Kevin, I'm really looking forward to this!

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  5. Kelley A.October 12, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Awesome blog! I can't wait to read all your posts! I loved checking out your "about me" and "purpose" pages. :) Now Scott and I can keep updated on you and the races while we're on tour. :)

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  6. HannahOctober 12, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Schveet!!! Curlin 24/7!

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  7. Brian AppletonOctober 12, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Hey yeah, I didn't even think about the tour thing! Thanks Kelly (:

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  8. Brian AppletonOctober 12, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    That's absolutely right, I'll take Curlin 24/7 anyday!

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  9. RachelOctober 12, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Wow Brian finally a place that you can tell "the whole world" about your excitement for Curlin and Rachel Alexander... I like i,its very you!

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  10. Brian AppletonOctober 12, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    Thankyou Rachel, but there's an unforgivable error in your message...you spelled a horses name wrong. It's Rachel Alexandra, not alexander. But, you did come all the way over here so you get an "A" for effort (:

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  11. JenniferOctober 13, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    You beat me to it, Brian! But of course, you would! I have that drilled into my head now--Alexandra!! Alexandra!! (From some young man hollering at the TV screen!) :)

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  12. JenniferOctober 13, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    You have made a grave error, Brian. KellEy---yes, there is an E before the Y in your sister-in-law's name! These are important details! :) (Love, MOM)

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  13. JenniferOctober 13, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    Oooops, that should be signed---"Mom".

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  14. ColleenOctober 13, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Very Cool, I'm excited for you. Maybe now people can see and begin to experience the same excitement that you have every time you watch a race.

    Colleen
    P.S.
    By the way good choice on the name (for the blog).

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  15. Brian AppletonOctober 13, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Thanks Colleen, glad you checked it out and commented!

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  16. Brian AppletonOctober 13, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Ok, well, my only excuse is that I must have been thinking of Kelly Clarkson! (:

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  17. Kelley A.October 13, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    The "E" isn't THAT important! I have to be careful not to forget it when signing my name (typing or writing)! :)

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  18. Kelley A.October 13, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Your only excuse for what?

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  19. Brian AppletonOctober 14, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    For spelling you name with no "e", instead of Kelley.

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  20. HannahOctober 15, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    haha...if it's bout horses i'll take it 24/7 too.

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  21. RachelOctober 19, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    My bad. Im an awful speller:) Oh and BTW my middle initial is "A" :P I will let your imagination run wild on that one :P

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  22. Brian AppletonOctober 19, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Rachel, you were destined to become a Rachel Alexandra fan, now fulfill your destiny!! (-:

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  23. HannahNovember 2, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    If you are talkin to my sister you should tell her in person..she doesn't come on here much..lol

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