I'm just glad the BC is over.
Moreso than even the Derby the infatuation and obsession with it leads to two months of nonstop talk about nothing but the BC and people get hotheaded about it. Leads to too many arguments and hard feelings.
Derby is littel different because its only one race and then you still have the Preak and Belmont for those who feel they had the best horse in a race to attempt to vindicate themselves. Its not as "final" as the BC is.
If you are a player or in the business or both you realize that life goes on. Plenty of horses to look forward to, races to look forward to, tri crown preps start shortly, and look at tomorrow with its 3 carryovers at 3 major tracks.
Hell this year we even get a horseplayer's paradise FG, opening back up.
Man did the lack of FG hurt me last year. I hate Gulf and its horrible weekday cards. FG always has a lotta grass races, larger fields, and a safe and true dirt track. Lots of good trainers there as well.
This game centers around the BC and Tri Crown, and the hype the sport gets that weekend is necessary for the game to grow, but there is a lot to look forward to and talk about.