2008 Eclipse Awards Play by Play

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by philcski

Fair point- and I agree on the longevity/right time thing, but I have a bad feeling THIS year will be even more of a condemnation of the turf division. Seriously- is there ANYONE out there? The 3YOs turfers were mediocre at best, and the older horses couldn't hold EC's jock. Ripe for some Euro imports, really.

Champs Elysees is the only bright hope, especially with Barclay Tagg getting upset about Showing Up's workouts. At least CE will be able to go up to 1 1/2 miles with no issue.

It would be amazing though if Better Talk Now could pick up another Grade I win.

By the way, I do not think English Channel grabbing any accolade is a condemnation of the turf division. It's been so long since the American turf division was anything special and at least English Channel ran four excellent races in this country then beat the highly acclaimed turf superstar Dylan Thomas handily when it counted.

NT