Will it ever end?

Theatrical · #1 02-10-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I guess I just am missing all the benefit from the good will created by Secretariat and more recently Zenyatta.

That's your call.

It would be really nice if people read an entire article before passing judgment on the content. Because Jay Hovdey was the author, the guns were out in full force, BEFORE reading the entire article. Whether it's Jay Hovdey or whomever, it really doesn't matter. Passing judgment on an article that has not been read seems to be a popular internet pasttime.

Cannon Shell · #2 02-11-2011, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Theatrical

That's your call.

It would be really nice if people read an entire article before passing judgment on the content. Because Jay Hovdey was the author, the guns were out in full force, BEFORE reading the entire article. Whether it's Jay Hovdey or whomever, it really doesn't matter. Passing judgment on an article that has not been read seems to be a popular internet pasttime.

Well I did read the entire piece and it is the usual drivel from Hovdey about his girlfriend. Because he used a tongue in cheek style doesn't mean that it isnt more of the same crap. And acting as though Zenyatta and Secretariat have created all this good will and positive benefit because a hundred drones came out to get a poster ignores the reality of what is happening in CA racing today.

Danzig · #3 02-11-2011, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Well I did read the entire piece and it is the usual drivel from Hovdey about his girlfriend. Because he used a tongue in cheek style doesn't mean that it isnt more of the same crap. And acting as though Zenyatta and Secretariat have created all this good will and positive benefit because a hundred drones came out to get a poster ignores the reality of what is happening in CA racing today.

Theatrical · #4 02-11-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Well I did read the entire piece and it is the usual drivel from Hovdey about his girlfriend. Because he used a tongue in cheek style doesn't mean that it isnt more of the same crap. And acting as though Zenyatta and Secretariat have created all this good will and positive benefit because a hundred drones came out to get a poster ignores the reality of what is happening in CA racing today.

Haven't had your coffee yet? You probably have a fairly good idea that Jay Hovdey will write something about the mare, so why do you read it? If you want to read about the sorry state of affairs that is California racing, there are other writers out there that would appeal to your interest. You know, someone you would probably agree with.

freddymo · #5 02-11-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Theatrical

Haven't had your coffee yet? You probably have a fairly good idea that Jay Hovdey will write something about the mare, so why do you read it? If you want to read about the sorry state of affairs that is California racing, there are other writers out there that would appeal to your interest. You know, someone you would probably agree with.

Why bother being concerned about the state of racing when you can wonder if Bernardini should van to lanes End and court the queen.Like the Queen gives a rats ass about which stud mounts her 1400lb ass? Mr Krone should have better things to do like straighten out Ms. krone's closet or do the bathrooms dont you think?

Cannon Shell · #6 02-11-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Theatrical

Haven't had your coffee yet? You probably have a fairly good idea that Jay Hovdey will write something about the mare, so why do you read it? If you want to read about the sorry state of affairs that is California racing, there are other writers out there that would appeal to your interest. You know, someone you would probably agree with.

This isnt about a disagreement. It is about one of DRF's top columnists continued childlike obsession with a single horse and his feeling the need to play to the softheads that worship said horse. For $7 bucks an issue I try to read the entire paper, even the stupid articles.

prudery · #7 02-11-2011, 04:48 PM

I would suggest that those genuinely concerned with the state of racing channel their efforts and energies for such, rather than obsessing over an alleged childlike obsession over a single horse a columnist is perceived to have from your perspective .

Such a trivial issue should not swell bandwith , nor is it a choice between fixing racing and the appreciation of a racehorse--for anyone .

Cannon Shell · #8 02-11-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by prudery

I would suggest that those genuinely concerned with the state of racing channel their efforts and energies for such, rather than obsessing over an alleged childlike obsession over a single horse a columnist is perceived to have from your perspective .

Such a trivial issue should not swell bandwith , nor is it a choice between fixing racing and the appreciation of a racehorse--for anyone .

And those who for some reason feel the need to defend the writer (despite reams of evidence to the contrary) seem to be suffering from the same disease where anything uttered about their hero that isn't positively glowing is just plain wrong.

Cannon Shell · #9 02-11-2011, 10:10 PM

On the Secretariat facebook page this gem was posted tonight

In 2010, Zenyatta was a near miss for the Triple Crown. If Zenyatta and Secretariat were to race today, who would win?

Yeah Zenyatta just missed the Triple Crown last year. And yet I find the question even more ridiculous.

TouchOfGrey · #10 02-14-2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

This isnt about a disagreement. It is about one of DRF's top columnists continued childlike obsession with a single horse and his feeling the need to play to the softheads that worship said horse. For $7 bucks an issue I try to read the entire paper, even the stupid articles.

The obsession continues: Zenyatta and Bernardini: No romance in breeding season, but plenty of hope