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Originally Posted by Cajungator26
Nothing wrong with being an old hick. I like hicks, actually. 
With that said, I've liked Teuflesberg since he ran second to Scat Daddy (I like the Johannesburg's, what can I say?), but let's be realistic here... Jamie's record speaks for itself. She got EXTREMELY lucky finding Teuflesberg for 9k. I have nothing against her as I don't know her personally, but that's just the truth. Sorry if you don't agree. |
There is always an element of luck but being a good judge of horseflesh often makes one lucky too! DWL is known to have a keen eye as do most if not all of the successful trainers, with her background it is not unreasonable to assume Jamie does also. Her record is her record and if she ever wants to be considered as a top trainer (even at a small circuit) she obviously must improve her win %...all I've ever said is: (1) it's too early to write her off for many reasons, some sociological, (2) she has done nothing wrong with this horse...the proof was on display Saturday at Belmont, (3) criticizing her record is one thing (her low % is there in black and white), criticizing her handling of this horse is something else (open to debate I think) but criticizing her hair, figure, speech and other physical characteristics seems unfair and reeks of a double standard.