I'm not...just using observations along with realistic prognostications based on what I am seeing to convey what I believe to be a potentially enormous second half of the year for the Shieks in North America....I'm just reporting what I see, not 'rooting for my team' - so to speak.....Yes, I like Discreet Cat, Bernardini and Henny Hughes....so what is wrong with that? I enjoy star power....I can't help it....I watch racing a lot more than the average person, so when i see horses like these that do extraordinary things, it captivates me....I am a fan of the sport and i get giddy when I see horses with the profile of the aforementioned group turn in brilliant perfornances...so sue me

I don't understand why people think I'm on their payroll or critisize me for rooting for these stars of the game...I really don't....

I guess there are just people out there that hate when the big guys win...they hate when the Yankees win..they hate when Tiger wins, etc. - and i can respect the underdog, little guy spirit....but please don't confuse me with somebody that is out to endorse and support the Shieks...I am just a fan of the game reporting what i see.....I have been predicting a huge second half of the year from them since Bernardini won the Preakness..