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randallscott35 02-10-2011 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Coach Pants (Post 750928)
If you're in the horse media game it is wise to kiss up to Zenyatta. The mainstream needs a champion. Real or not.
But we all had hope for Haskin who sold out reality with his HOY pick.

Cannon Shell 02-10-2011 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Theatrical (Post 750925)
Seems to me the following part of the article was overlooked by some:

"Enough goofing around. There will be better and more practical ways in which horse racing can continue to benefit from the good will created by Secretariat, and more recently Zenyatta"
I guess I just am missing all the benefit from the good will created by Secretariat and more recently Zenyatta.

Antitrust32 02-10-2011 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Danzig (Post 750959)
nothing?

What a procession it would be, Bernardini’s pathway strewn with flowers, schoolchildren set free for the day to wish him well, the Lexington Philharmonic deployed on one of the vast Lane’s End lawns playing a medley of Sting’s greatest hits as the lucky boy steps from his Darley van.

The tentative date for the Kentucky primary is May 22, which figures to be way too late for Zenyatta to bring her first foal into this world, especially if he/she is going to win the 2015 Triple Crown. Still, there will be plenty of opportunities for Presidential candidates to make a pilgrimage to Kentucky just to rub her beautifully bulging belly, for good luck.



the fact that he says 'enough goofing around' tells me he was just trying to have a bit of fun. some of his other stuff may be ridiculous, but i took much of this article to be a joke.

i guess you are right... though with everything else this author has written about Zenyatta, its kind of a "boy cried wolf" situation!

Theatrical 02-10-2011 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell (Post 750985)
I guess I just am missing all the benefit from the good will created by Secretariat and more recently Zenyatta.
That's your call.

It would be really nice if people read an entire article before passing judgment on the content. Because Jay Hovdey was the author, the guns were out in full force, BEFORE reading the entire article. Whether it's Jay Hovdey or whomever, it really doesn't matter. Passing judgment on an article that has not been read seems to be a popular internet pasttime.

Cannon Shell 02-11-2011 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Theatrical (Post 751269)
That's your call.

It would be really nice if people read an entire article before passing judgment on the content. Because Jay Hovdey was the author, the guns were out in full force, BEFORE reading the entire article. Whether it's Jay Hovdey or whomever, it really doesn't matter. Passing judgment on an article that has not been read seems to be a popular internet pasttime.
Well I did read the entire piece and it is the usual drivel from Hovdey about his girlfriend. Because he used a tongue in cheek style doesn't mean that it isnt more of the same crap. And acting as though Zenyatta and Secretariat have created all this good will and positive benefit because a hundred drones came out to get a poster ignores the reality of what is happening in CA racing today.

Danzig 02-11-2011 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell (Post 751272)
Well I did read the entire piece and it is the usual drivel from Hovdey about his girlfriend. Because he used a tongue in cheek style doesn't mean that it isnt more of the same crap. And acting as though Zenyatta and Secretariat have created all this good will and positive benefit because a hundred drones came out to get a poster ignores the reality of what is happening in CA racing today.

:tro:

Theatrical 02-11-2011 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell (Post 751272)
Well I did read the entire piece and it is the usual drivel from Hovdey about his girlfriend. Because he used a tongue in cheek style doesn't mean that it isnt more of the same crap. And acting as though Zenyatta and Secretariat have created all this good will and positive benefit because a hundred drones came out to get a poster ignores the reality of what is happening in CA racing today.
Haven't had your coffee yet? You probably have a fairly good idea that Jay Hovdey will write something about the mare, so why do you read it? If you want to read about the sorry state of affairs that is California racing, there are other writers out there that would appeal to your interest. You know, someone you would probably agree with.

freddymo 02-11-2011 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Theatrical (Post 751305)
Haven't had your coffee yet? You probably have a fairly good idea that Jay Hovdey will write something about the mare, so why do you read it? If you want to read about the sorry state of affairs that is California racing, there are other writers out there that would appeal to your interest. You know, someone you would probably agree with.
Why bother being concerned about the state of racing when you can wonder if Bernardini should van to lanes End and court the queen.Like the Queen gives a rats ass about which stud mounts her 1400lb ass? Mr Krone should have better things to do like straighten out Ms. krone's closet or do the bathrooms dont you think?

Cannon Shell 02-11-2011 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Theatrical (Post 751305)
Haven't had your coffee yet? You probably have a fairly good idea that Jay Hovdey will write something about the mare, so why do you read it? If you want to read about the sorry state of affairs that is California racing, there are other writers out there that would appeal to your interest. You know, someone you would probably agree with.
This isnt about a disagreement. It is about one of DRF's top columnists continued childlike obsession with a single horse and his feeling the need to play to the softheads that worship said horse. For $7 bucks an issue I try to read the entire paper, even the stupid articles.

prudery 02-11-2011 04:48 PM
I would suggest that those genuinely concerned with the state of racing channel their efforts and energies for such, rather than obsessing over an alleged childlike obsession over a single horse a columnist is perceived to have from your perspective .

Such a trivial issue should not swell bandwith , nor is it a choice between fixing racing and the appreciation of a racehorse--for anyone .

Cannon Shell 02-11-2011 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by prudery (Post 751577)
I would suggest that those genuinely concerned with the state of racing channel their efforts and energies for such, rather than obsessing over an alleged childlike obsession over a single horse a columnist is perceived to have from your perspective .

Such a trivial issue should not swell bandwith , nor is it a choice between fixing racing and the appreciation of a racehorse--for anyone .
And those who for some reason feel the need to defend the writer (despite reams of evidence to the contrary) seem to be suffering from the same disease where anything uttered about their hero that isn't positively glowing is just plain wrong.

Cannon Shell 02-11-2011 10:10 PM
On the Secretariat facebook page this gem was posted tonight

In 2010, Zenyatta was a near miss for the Triple Crown. If Zenyatta and Secretariat were to race today, who would win?

Yeah Zenyatta just missed the Triple Crown last year. And yet I find the question even more ridiculous.

johnny pinwheel 02-12-2011 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Danzig (Post 750926)
i thought the article was mostly tongue in cheek...but i am also tired of the media frenzy as a whole.
i think her first offspring should be called 'hyperbole'.
thats the whole point....do you think these guys are fools? ....they know some guy will cover his ears a say...."will it ever end?????" theres 999 things to write about at least a few have to stir the .......if you take any of it seriously....well....never mind.....

Left Bank 02-12-2011 02:04 PM
The Zenyatta nuts remind me of the people who think marijuana is the cure all for the health problems in the world.

eajinabi 02-12-2011 02:47 PM
I get most of the Zenyatta news from the people who truly hate her the most. Thanks for the post and continue the great work.

TouchOfGrey 02-14-2011 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell (Post 751441)
This isnt about a disagreement. It is about one of DRF's top columnists continued childlike obsession with a single horse and his feeling the need to play to the softheads that worship said horse. For $7 bucks an issue I try to read the entire paper, even the stupid articles.
The obsession continues: Zenyatta and Bernardini: No romance in breeding season, but plenty of hope

Clip-Clop 02-14-2011 10:05 AM
There is quite a hill between the farms, not quite the Rockies, hope she performs.

jimmy the T 02-14-2011 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey (Post 752270)
GREAT ARTICLE JAY! KEEP EM COMING

Indian Charlie 02-14-2011 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmy the T (Post 752284)
GREAT ARTICLE JAY! KEEP EM COMING
You never answered my question Jimmy.

What does 'the T' stand for in your name? Don't make me guess!

DaTruth 02-14-2011 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey (Post 752270)
It is all tongue-in-cheek, don't you get it?


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