Got Damn ESPN

[Mike]

Well, I tried, but the anger has settled back to the original few

For the record, I'm a big proponent of outlawing the whip in racing. Don't get me wrong here(I don't care much about my losing tickets)

[3kings]

Originally Posted by Mike

Well, I tried, but the anger has settled back to the original few

For the record, I'm a big proponent of outlawing the whip in racing. Don't get me wrong here(I don't care much about my losing tickets)

The breakdown occurred 1/4 mile after the finish line.........do you really feel the whip was at fault in this case?

[ELA]

We all realize that reporting, on anything, will never make everyone happy (at least not at the same time, LOL). This is just one tragic part of the game. In today's day and age -- the media is no longer focusing on "disseminating information" so to speak. Regardless, the beauty is that you can take what you like and leave the rest. Move on, change the channel, whatever.

Eric

[Mike]

Originally Posted by 3kings

The breakdown occurred 1/4 mile after the finish line.........do you really feel the whip was at fault in this case?

I wasn't trying to relate Eight Belles catastrophe to use of the whip. I was just stating my position as a supporter of the horses more than the jockeys, trainers or owners