Exclusive Interview: The Dude Speaks with ZATT
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Zipse at the Track: Good morning Dude, I just heard the news … what happened?
First Dude: Uh hey ZATT. Yeah, uh. Me and, uh, the tendon. I'm not really sure, I was winning that big race at Hollywood, and then you know, it never felt quite right.
Zipse at the Track: Sorry to hear it, Dude.
First Dude: Man, ya know, it's racing. So, no more for me, big deal. It's just a game, man.
Zipse at the Track: Got you Dude, but do you have any idea how it happened?
First Dude: It's like what Lenin said... you look for the person who will benefit, and, uh, uh...
Zipse at the Track: You might me getting a little off track, Dude.
First Dude: Yeah. Also, my rug was stolen.
Zipse at the Track: Your rug was stolen, Dude?
First Dude: Yeah man. It was in my stall. I went, you know, out for a bit, and now it’s gone.
Zipse at the Track: Hmmm, well that’s not good. It’s a shame when you lose a nice rug.
First Dude: Yeah, well, you know what, man? I think Jaycito peed on it last week.
Zipse at the Track: Jaycito peed on your rug?
First Dude: (nods)
Zipse at the Track: Why would he pee on your rug?
First Dude: Who knows man … He’s a nihilist.
Zipse at the Track: I see.
First Dude: It’s a shame, man. That rug really tied the stall together.
Zipse at the Track: Sorry about that dude. But back to the injury, are you going to be OK?
First Dude: Yeah, I’ll be OK man, but what do I tell Baffert?
Zipse at the Track: I’m sure you will think of something, Dude. I mean it happens … he’ll understand.
First Dude: Yeah, he's pretty cool. He is the one who told me to take it slow.
Zipse at the Track: Take it slow?
First Dude: Yeah man, he said, “Dude you got to take it easy in the first part of your races, man.”
Zipse at the Track: Is that what you attribute to your recent success?
First Dude: I don’t know man, I mean, uh, I just run, ya know?
Zipse at the Track: Well, you really seemed to be running your best of late. Three straight victories and your wins in the Alysheba and Gold Cup really showed a lot of heart.
First Dude: Yeah man, that and a pair of testicles.
Zipse at the Track: I suppose so, Dude. So where are you headed next?
First Dude: The farm man. Where do you want me to go?
Zipse at the Track: Well, I mean what is in your future now that your racing career is over?
First Dude: Obviously you're not a stallion.
Zipse at the Track: I think my wife would say otherwise, but let’s get back to you. So, you are looking forward to spending time with some special ladies?
First Dude: No, not special ladies … just lady friends. I'll just be helping them conceive, man.
Zipse at the Track: Oh. OK, whatever you say, Dude. Maybe some mellow music in the background, and the Dude doing his thing?
First Dude: Maybe. I mean uh, I’ll see when I get down there. As long as they don’t pIay the Eagles, man. I hate the stinkin' Eagles.
Zipse at the Track: No Eagles, got it. Well Dude, it’s always a pleasure to talk with you. Good luck on your next career.
First Dude: Thank you, ZATT. Take it easy.
Zipse at the Track: No ... Thank you, Dude.
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