Originally Posted by philcski

Caton Bredar gave out the Hambo winner there on Saturday

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

He has only won how many in a row?

Originally Posted by DogsUp

I never have listened to the show. In my opinion, talk shows are a waste of time (sort of like this post).

Originally Posted by Kasept

Curious... You usurp my largess here and yet feel compelled to demean the 60-70 hours a week I devote to bringing the game to fans and horseplayers on radio. Thanks for your input.

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

One of the biggest problems that this sport faces is that the "racing media" has often consisted of flowery prose about lovely horses and press releases announcing "news" like a post race concert series. Adding to this is the inhouse "racing experts" who often know little to nothing about handicapping, training, riding or the historical aspects of the sport. One of the great things about this meet is the siros seminars which feature guys who actually get the sport, understand the wagering and handicapping aspect and realize the historical signifigance or lack thereof of certain performances and events. Steve's show which is unique in it is a daily show that needs to fill 3 hours a day is in many ways the equilivent of the Siros show on the air. He is passionate about the sport and attempts to educate the general listening public about the "other side of the fence" which is often the truth. In my case I am not afraid to tell the truth and speak in plain terms unlike some of the diplomatic trainers that you mentioned. Maybe you want to believe that Jess jackson is some wonderful guy and curlin is a racing god and Dutrow is colorful. Maybe you want to believe in the tooth fairy and Santa Claus too? This is 2008 and people want information and they want educated opinions. Steve and I give you both. If you choose not to like what we say, your call. But I will continue to swoon when people need to look at the beyer figure before determining whether a race was good or not and when a horse who has done nothing really special gets his "legacy" talked about. Am I excited over the prospect of Curlin in the Woodward? Not particularly. Would it be an interesting story if he ran against BB? Sure. If it is Curlin against the 7 dwarfs that ran in the Whitney or Steven Foster, how exciting is that? Is Curlin running in the Japan Cup Dirt an exciting development? No. Do I think that his 4 year old campaign has been "great for racing" like the other sheep? Not really. maybe because i have seen great horses up close and personal. maybe because I grew up in Saratoga and saw truly great races and still remember when horses needed to run in races to have a "legacy".

If you want fluff and bs, listen to Dave Johnsons show.

Originally Posted by sdjcom

During the triple crown series Steve, Haskin, and others said not to take Dutrow to serious because that's his personality, he's a new yorker, brashgodocious and really adds a little spice to the racing game.Now he said a few things about Curlin, which are factually true, and Steve ripped him apart. He must have been in a bad mood. Also this Chuck Simon is the most negative trainer I've ever heard, he has nothing positive to say about anybody or anything. He downgrades the Japan Cup Surburban, Big Brown,
I know he is entitled to his opinion, but he only talks about the negative. What a difference between his interview, and someone like Larry Jones,Shug
Madella, Frankel, Zito and that'smy opinion! Let me say that most of the shows are great, just a bummer yesterday.

Originally Posted by Kasept

Curious... You usurp my largess here and yet feel compelled to demean the 60-70 hours a week I devote to bringing the game to fans and horseplayers on radio. Thanks for your input.

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I thought I was the one with a large ass?

Originally Posted by DogsUp

I get this post. However, I have a couple of issues with this. I do not believe one can compare Curlin and Big Brown to horses of past years. The game has changed too much. Curlin and Big Brown are the two most important horses that are racing in the U.S today. Talking about one's legacy is pointless. I think one should speak the truth regardless if it is rosey or black. One has to recognize what Big Brown and Curlin has done based on their racing career. They cannot help the quality of their foes. No matter what your opinion, you have to give respect to these two horses simply based on their wins:not beyers, times, foes, or mythical matchups.

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I laughed.

Originally Posted by -BT-

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Originally Posted by Kasept

Curious... You usurp my largess here and yet feel compelled to demean the 60-70 hours a week I devote to bringing the game to fans and horseplayers on radio. Thanks for your input.

Originally Posted by philcski

Caton Bredar gave out the Hambo winner there on Saturday

Originally Posted by ALostTexan

I think the show is a waste of time, too.



Well, I do "waste" alot of my time with the podcasts, but it is a fun waste of time, and I waste alot of time in Arizona now because of the show...

Originally Posted by ALostTexan

I think the show is a waste of time, too.



Well, I do "waste" alot of my time with the podcasts, but it is a fun waste of time, and I waste alot of time in Arizona now because of the show...

Originally Posted by DogsUp

I get this post. However, I have a couple of issues with this. I do not believe one can compare Curlin and Big Brown to horses of past years. The game has changed too much. Curlin and Big Brown are the two most important horses that are racing in the U.S today. Talking about one's legacy is pointless. I think one should speak the truth regardless if it is rosey or black. One has to recognize what Big Brown and Curlin has done based on their racing career. They cannot help the quality of their foes. No matter what your opinion, you have to give respect to these two horses simply based on their wins:not beyers, times, foes, or mythical matchups.

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I understand what you are saying. I said on the air exactly what you said in your last sentence but the connections are the ones who provide fodder for talk radio shows and newspaper columnists. Jackson is the one who continues to talk of Curlins legacy. Iavarone and Dutrow have certainly said enough not to have to rehash here. When they make the statements like they have, they are the ones who are putting their horses in a historical context. Big Brown has won the Fl Derby, Ky Derby, Preakness and Haskell. Pretty good but far from much different than any number of horses in the last 10 years, none of which had connections that wanted praise heaped upon their horse like the IEAH gang and Dutrow. As far as Curlin, he has won the Ark Derby, Preakness, Gold Cup, Classic, Dubai WC, and Steven Foster. Pretty nice record but not that different than Silver Charm or Real Quiet who never had their "legacy" discussed in hushed tones. They may be the most visable horses racing right now but that doesnt mean that we cant critique their performances (as BB's simply wasnt very inspiring) or their place in history (where exactly does Curlin fit?) in critical fashion.