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Originally Posted by pgardn
All I was ever saying is it is tough to run in large fields with a bunch of good horses. Bernardini ran a very good race and I now have more respect for such a talented 3 year old. He faced a large fairly tough field and responded admirably. People just dont understand that a horse does not necessarily have to win to earn respect. Smarty Jones impressed me more in the Belmont than any other race I saw him run. That race put him in a special category. But of course a horse has to win... for some people. Mineshaft running a fantastic race against Perfect Drift also put him in a new category for me. These horses just did not give in, they gave everything they had. That is one of the things that defines a great animal for me.
Too bad we wont have the pleasure of watching him run again. I think with a better strategy, a little maturity, and an understanding that this was not the same type of field, Bernardini could indeed win a tough race like he just lost. He could have been one of the great ones, no doubt about that. Only 3 years old. Its really sad for me.
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many a horse has gained more respect in defeat than some have with a win! that was demonstrated so often over the years with true handicapping races. sad that those have gone by the wayside, everyone so scared of losing anymore, regardless of how the horse looks in defeat.
i think i'm coming across this evening as being irritated by bernardini...fact is i'm pissed that he won't be back. that we have only have a handful of races from him--he's through. that run in the half dark the other day was it. and THAT stinks. i hope i never see the words 'sheik mo' and 'sportsman' together again.