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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind
Getting left in the gate, a problem that is often a recurring one, and stumbling badly at the start, something much more random, are completely different things. I do agree that horses that get left often distribute their energy differently. I also believe, however, that stumbling very badly, as Mach Ride did, affects a horse MUCH differently.
However, besides all that, the trouble he encountered in the stretch also affected him severly. When you put the two together you have a horse who could easily have run significantly better.
As for your opening salvo.....I've earned it. You don't like it....tough. These boards are so oozing with misguided jealousy it makes me want to puke. Why don't you go out and give as much to this game as I have....mostly for no personal gain whatsoever.
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Fair points, all of them regarding the race.
I respect and admire your racing knowledge. But a bit of humility would go a long way when making your points rather than baseless jabs at the misguided rabble that post their thoughts here. It just sounds like bitter sour grapes to cite all that you've given with no personal gain. That may be true but does that really entitle you here any differently than anyone else?
Didn't want to make some big thing, but to me it seems like being one of the more respected board members you would keep that stuff in check.
But I now know your position, "don't like it, tough". Nice.