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Originally Posted by randallscott35
Yes. Older seasons matter. And winning the BC Classic on dirt against older matters. Last I looked, show me Point Given's win against older? Or should Landaluce be in the Hall...I mean she was 5 for 5.  |
Curlin's BC Classic win was like a glorified 3yo race anyway. Who were the older horses in that race? Lawyer Ron (who didn't run one step) George Washington (who should have stayed retired and broke down) Awesome Gem (Hey - he ran 3rd) Diamond Stripes
Corinthian won the Dirt Mile the day before with a 119 Beyer in blowout fashion for his final lifetime race ... that was the first year of the watered down Breeders Cup Program.
I'm not saying Curlin won't get in or isn't deserving ... but Point Given had a better 2yo season and better 3yo season ... it's not Curlin's 4yo season was utterly spectacular either. After retirements by Hard Spun, Any Given Saturday, Corinthian, and Street Sense .. who was left besides him?