American Pharoah...

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by freddymo

You know its pretty silly to think that BTW is threatened by evidence, who watching and studies racing as much as he does?. He has bitch slapped me through the years when I post something stupid and if you listen to him on At The Races he does it to Steve as well. You think CJ, Doug Steve BTW and others dont disagree? They disagree all the time but that doesnt mean they less right in there view just means they dont see the data the same way.

Who could have been more wrong about the Derby then Doug? Doug is friggin world class in his knowledge of racing. Doesnt mean he wasnt dreadfully wrong in one stupid race. Beyer sees the race at one speef fig CJ sees it a bit faster, both are highly credible.

You are better off listening and learning why you are wrong then trying to argue points that dont work

I have a wide open mind, I admit when I'm wrong, and I rarely get defensive when confronted with evidence that I'm wrong. It's something I aim for, to always learn.

On to the rest of your post. Why is it that it is me that is wrong, when we are interpreting this data Fred?? How am I arguing points that don't work? How am I wrong? I gave Serling a more detailed breakdown of how I interpret Upstart's career, racing style, etc., in an honest attempt at a two way dialog.

What I got in return was a quick dismissal by saying that I'm biased. That to me, is being closed minded and an unwillingness to possibly admit to being wrong on his part.

I went back and watched all of Upstarts races. I now have a better appreciation for the horse, but at the same time, it confirmed what I already felt about him. He's a presser that lays up close to the lead and probably prefers a one turn type of race say from 7/8ths to 8.5 furlongs in distance.

This notion that he is some sort of stone cold closer is completely unsubstantiated by both his PPs and his actual racing style. Hell, in his first few starts, the jock is trying to get him to rate and Upstart fights the jockey very noticeably!

I say this with no sarcasm. I'd love to have someone illustrate how I am wrong with this.

Of course, nobody will.