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Originally Posted by boldruler
Barbaro has been great for racing. The amount of support he has gotten is beyond anything any horse has ever gotten, from racing fans and non-racing fans. He is better for racing than Bernardini could ever be. Bernardini's owners don't even show up for his races.
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Now I'm sorry, that sounds like sour grapes. It's a real shame that Barbaro broke down, but I will not make him into something greater than he was, nor will I tear down Bernardini or his owners because of it. Bernardini could dominate the summer and fall races and some fans will begrudge him credit because he will not have beaten Barbaro. I just have to
at that. I'm very glad that Barbaro has gotten support from racing and non-racing fans - this could be a very heartwarming story - but sheesh - does Bernardini have to break down to prove how popular he might be? I hope this colt goes on to dominate and to be honest, not just because I love him and feel he has all the promise in the world. It's getting so that I want to stick it to the fans who feel the need (I'm not referring to you necessarily, but to the the fans with Barbaro-colored glasses on) to tear down a talented colt. I despise hypocrites (again, not you)- racing fans clamor for stars and when there is one in their midst, they don't want him to be great because of their own love for another horse.
I also meant in my other post that their would be anti-Sheikh sentiment; for that reason alone, Bernardini will never be as popular as Barbaro. I'm sure the Sheikh loves his horses as much as the Jacksons and that's what counts with me.
Sorry for the rant, but I feel like I can vent here without fear of being attacked (as happens on other boards).......