Who goes to Belmont??

wac · #1 05-17-2008, 05:52 PM

I cannot believe the horse racing Gods are allowing this to happen. One of the dirtiest trainers ever along with a bunch of smug owners who make me want to puke everytime i see them on tv is one race away from the Holy
Grail. Is there ANYONE out there that can do anything with this horse? All of this with the worst losing streak in my life at the track is making me want to take some time off from racing. I know Casino Drive is going but anyone else? Dennis of Cork?

And before anyone on here tells me that there are a lot of dirty trainers out there i know that already just that Dutblow is so frigging cocky along with the owners it makes me want to friggin puke

hockey2315 · #2 05-17-2008, 05:54 PM

Denis, Tale of Ekati, Tomcito (hehe), Anak Nakal. . .

Stall Mucker · #3 05-17-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wac

I cannot believe the horse racing Gods are allowing this to happen. One of the dirtiest trainers ever along with a bunch of smug owners who make me want to puke everytime i see them on tv is one race away from the Holy
Grail. Is there ANYONE out there that can do anything with this horse? All of this with the worst losing streak in my life at the track is making me want to take some time off from racing. I know Casino Drive is going but anyone else? Dennis of Cork?

And before anyone on here tells me that there are a lot of dirty trainers out there i know that already just that Dutblow is so frigging cocky along with the owners it makes me want to friggin puke

It's raining, it's windy and cold, Uncle Teddy's in the hospital, I lost the Preakness and I'm going to the store to get lobster and liquor.

the_fat_man · #4 05-17-2008, 06:00 PM

Let me guess: you're a GIRLIE MAN with a LAP DOG.

DRAMA QUEEN

freddymo · #5 05-17-2008, 06:02 PM

Unless Curlin is coming who cares lol.. The horse could spot them all 12 and win comfortably..

blackthroatedwind · #6 05-17-2008, 06:06 PM

I'll be going if that helps.

ateamstupid · #7 05-17-2008, 06:11 PM

As awesome as he was today (and he really was), he's far from a lock. There'll be an ample number of competitors.

blackthroatedwind · #8 05-17-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

As awesome as he was today (and he really was), he's far from a lock. There'll be an ample number of competitors.

There will be, perhaps, an ample number of entries. Competitors? That I highly doubt.

Linny · #9 05-17-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Stall Mucker

It's raining, it's windy and cold, Uncle Teddy's in the hospital, I lost the Preakness and I'm going to the store to get lobster and liquor.

What time is dinner...hold the lobster, let me at the booze

cowgirlintexas · #10 05-17-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wac

I cannot believe the horse racing Gods are allowing this to happen. One of the dirtiest trainers ever along with a bunch of smug owners who make me want to puke everytime i see them on tv is one race away from the Holy
Grail. Is there ANYONE out there that can do anything with this horse? All of this with the worst losing streak in my life at the track is making me want to take some time off from racing. I know Casino Drive is going but anyone else? Dennis of Cork?

And before anyone on here tells me that there are a lot of dirty trainers out there i know that already just that Dutblow is so frigging cocky along with the owners it makes me want to friggin puke

Personally, I don't care who trains/owns the horse as long as Big Brown wins the Triple Crown. Sure it might make a better "story" if Matz/Jacksons owned him but fact is he is a really nice horse. A bit unfortunate that he hasn't had the competition to prove just how good he is, but we still have the Belmont and Casino Drive looks to be the one that sets the bar. Horseracing needs it now more than ever. Go Big Brown!!

wac · #11 05-17-2008, 06:39 PM

Cardus, i can't say that ive read anything about them but im sure that you see someone in person, tv whatever and you know that you just don't like them. Well thats the case here. I dont like there $2000 suits, sunglasses in the winners circle, just the arrogance that seems to exude from them and there trainer. I mean this is the same group behind the A one rocket fiasco right? I know that there are a lot on here that like Big Brown and are rooting for him to win and thats fine im pretty confident that the horse will win but it doesn't mean im happy about it.

wac · #12 05-17-2008, 06:48 PM

Weren't they the group with the A one rocket horse though? Look like i said if people like them fine, i dont. I would just think that a different owner/group of owners would be a better face for racing. But then again, i guess that is what is happening in the game. Im not a ******, i know that most horse owners are very wealthy and most may not be likeable but they just get under my skin. No big one but i'd love to see the look on there collective faces if he loses the belmont. Would be about as good as watching brady get his ass planted in the ground like 45 times in the super bowl.

parsixfarms · #13 05-17-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardus

There has been a bit of judgment about the ownership group based on what they wear, and that isn't important, in my opinion. And as for employing unscrupulous trainers, well, they're not the first and will not be the last...

You're posting this just to be provocative. Right?

Linny · #14 05-17-2008, 06:49 PM

I can't stand them or Dutrow and the idea that they are on the verge of a TC is just...disturbing on several levels. IEAH got into the game buying bottom claimers and moving them up 3 or 4 levels and scoring at HUGE prices, until their trainer got caught milkshaking and ended up in jail, or close to it.
The IEAH guys (who were betting hard on thse horses) skated away from liability because the trainer, not the owner who hires him is the "ultimate insurer" in racing. They moved on to another trainer with an equally checkered past who tries to look like a hurt little girl on TV when asked about his horses Winstrol shots. That when added to his record or infractions from medication issues to his own use and scams like what happened with Wild Desert etc. and it just pains me to see so talented a horse (and I do think he's a freak) in the hands of these folks. I would love to see Pat Reynolds taking this ride.

I don't need some Pollyannaish tale of woe (like Mr Chapman on his respirator) or Alex's Lemonade to get behind a horse. I just like to be able to cheer for people who I see as likeable. (I am not a class warrior who doesnt like people because they are successful and or rich, either.)

Rileyoriley · #15 05-17-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Linny

I can't stand them or Dutrow and the idea that they are on the verge of a TC is just...disturbing on several levels. IEAH got into the game buying bottom claimers and moving them up 3 or 4 levels and scoring at HUGE prices, until their trainer got caught milkshaking and ended up in jail, or close to it.
The IEAH guys (who very betting hard on thse horses) skated away from liability because the trainer, not the owner who hires him is the "ultimate insurer" in racing. They moved on to another trainer with an equally checkered past who tries to look like a hurt little girl on TV when asked about his horses Winstrol shots. That when added to his record or infractions from medication issues to his own use and scams like what happened with Wild Desert etc. and it just pains me to see so talented a horse (and I do think he's a freak) in the hands of these folks. I would love to see Pat Reynolds taking this ride.

I don't need some Pollyannaish tale of woe (like Mr Chapman on his respirator) or Alex's Lemonade to get behind a horse. I just like to be able to cheer for people who I see as likeable. (I am not a class warrior who doesnt like people because they are successful and or rich, either.)

Well said.