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Originally Posted by chucklestheclown
No one new is going to call it "The Derby Trial." And in 3 years, assuming the race itself still exists, everyone will be calling it "The Cliff's Edge." I think it is asinine and disgraceful, especially considering the maniacal control exerted over the mere naming of horses.
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Yeah, they will call it The Cliff's Edge. Speaking of naming horses, they sure do like to weigh in don't they? That one guy tried to name a horse Sally Hemmings and they shut that down pretty quick. It's all about money, even there. They figure names in bad taste might cost them, although they're kind of hit or miss. Where good taste was when they let Isitingood or Hoof Hearted through, God only knows.
Everything in this sport is somehow a business venture. That's no excuse for chucking tradition though. It's an explanation for the behavior, but it doesn't make it any less tacky. We don't have to like it, and we don't have to be quiet about that dislike. They may go and do whatever they want, but we get to tell'em exactly what we think about it. If being hosed about what decisions are made makes you a non-fan, many a Philadelphia Eagle supporter I know would be screwed.
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Originally Posted by Gaelic Storm
If we had thought of sooner we could all pony up some cash and had it renamed the Derby Trail Derby Trial.....Try saying that fast 10 times.
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We could call it the Tila Tequila Derby Trial and pass out shots of tequila as the newly established traditional Derby Trial drink. Should be entertaining.