Curlin

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

He got into the game as a commercial breeder and a very large one at that. He sells lots of yearlings, lots more than he runs. Which is fine but he isnt in this game because he loves the sport or anything flowery. He is in it as a business again which is fine and certainly his right but he is hardly involved in the game to be a "sportsman".

Debating a person's motives, passion, or whatever else goes along with it is an exercise in futility. Besides being a commercial breeder, he has bought plenty of horses as well. He races horses. I don't think he picked this sport and said here's a great business that I can make money in so let's do it. Does he not enjoy the sport to some extent? Come on Chuck, this discussion is getting a bit nonsensical in that there is no right or wrong.

A person is entitled to enter a business and attempt to make a profit. Personally, I don't think that means anything as it relates to whether or not is a "sportsman." I love this sport. I love this business. But I treat it like a business. Does that make me less of a "sportsman" -- I don't think so. If I didn't have the financial make-up I have, because I love this sport and business so much, I would own a horse, maybe 2. Because I could afford that. However, I will continue to own more -- because I can afford it and because I love it. It's not either or for someone like me, and exponentially for Jackson vis a vis his financial make-up. I can't speak to his passion, motive, sportsman-like feelings, etc., but I would think neither can most people.

Eric