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Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Interesting in the way that people thinking Rachel is HOY don't want to appear to denigrate what a quality horse Zenyatta is so they're trying to put the padding up before somebody comes in swinging over something ridiculous. We were lucky to have either one of them in our lifetimes. Doesn't mean that one's overall 2009 season doesn't come out ahead for its overall strength. It's not a counterpoint to what Zenyatta did, it's a counterpoint to the implication that we don't fully appreciate everything that she is by saying RA's year was worthy of HOY. It's absolutely ridiculous to be down on either horse. It's like asking someone if they'd rather have the wealth of Bill Gates or Warren Buffett. Zenyatta is magic. I still wouldn't give her the trophy over RA.

Good post.