Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Obviously there always exceptions to any rule but all this hand wringing over this rule is silly. Find me one other example of a 12 year old horse who hadn't won in a year who was forced into retirement prematurely. Think about it for a second. What if people stared buying up failed stallions and tried to bring them back at 12 year and running them in cheap claiming races? He has been a great story, they have done a great job with him but the rule is in place because they dont want old horses to be abused. What is so wrong with that?

Originally Posted by ShadowRoll

A) As a rule, there's nothing wrong with the rule, or with having rules...as a rule. Since I spend most of my time representing people who break the rules, I have a sincere appreciation for rules.

B) Agree that it's probably a rare situation and just won't come up that often, so there's not a real pressing need for reform here (better to spend time reforming, say, the claiming rules).

C) Knew this would get you going. You're indefatigable. Ever consider becoming a lawyer?

Originally Posted by mortyfeatherhands

Oh....I'm sorry I called you PeanutShell... Mr. Shell.

It won't happen again.






I mean...gee...I wouldn't want you to hire Darden and sue me for character assasination.


I'd probably get awarded about 75 large or so and it just wouldn't be right.

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Stop talking about Darden... makes me think of Darden Restaurants and I'm starving. I could go for some Bahama Breeze food right now!

Originally Posted by mortyfeatherhands

And maybe you should.

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I wish... I'm stuck here. It sucks.

Have you ever been there, Morte'? For a chain restaurant, they have excellent food and a great atmosphere.

Originally Posted by ShadowRoll

A) As a rule, there's nothing wrong with the rule, or with having rules...as a rule. Since I spend most of my time representing people who break the rules, I have a sincere appreciation for rules.

B) Agree that it's probably a rare situation and just won't come up that often, so there's not a real pressing need for reform here (better to spend time reforming, say, the claiming rules).

C) Knew this would get you going. You're indefatigable. Ever consider becoming a lawyer?

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

If I was a lawyer there are three blind mice which would be getting served papers this week. I'm not so sure what I would sue them for but I'd find something. Is public stupidity against the law?

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

If I was a lawyer there are three blind mice which would be getting served papers this week. I'm not so sure what I would sue them for but I'd find something. Is public stupidity against the law?