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Old 11-10-2009, 02:09 PM
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I'm fascinated with the obsession over award shows and the heated debates that ensue between people who have absolutely no direct involvement with the nominees.

Why do you people care so much? I pretty much know why...I just want to read your reasoning.
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Old 11-10-2009, 02:14 PM
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This is a horse racing board. These debates actually draw attention which is good. Just like the crummy BCS. Same concept.
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Old 11-10-2009, 02:15 PM
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This is a horse racing board. These debates actually draw attention which is good. Just like the crummy BCS. Same concept.
Uh no. The BCS is actually closer in comparison to the Breeders Cup. The Eclipse Awards = The Tony Awards.
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Uh no. The BCS is actually closer in comparison to the Breeders Cup. The Eclipse Awards = The Tony Awards.
The Tonys matter Coach.
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cause we are bored and have nothing better to talk about?
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cause we are bored and have nothing better to talk about?
Its better than discussing a non winners of 3 lifetime 25k claimers off the turf event at the Big A.
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Its better than discussing a non winners of 3 lifetime 25k claimers off the turf event at the Big A.
Would there be 3 or 4 horses running ?
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Old 11-10-2009, 02:21 PM
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Its better than discussing a non winners of 3 lifetime 25k claimers off the turf event at the Big A.
I disagree! I love the Big A.
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Old 11-10-2009, 02:22 PM
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cause we are bored and have nothing better to talk about?
Well do something productive like posting new pics in the Beulah thread.
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:00 PM
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Uh no. The BCS is actually closer in comparison to the Breeders Cup. The Eclipse Awards = The Tony Awards.
Nah, the Tony Awards get to air on network television.
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Hahaha, I call BS, I don't think you really exist!
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Old 11-10-2009, 02:42 PM
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I hope George Strait wins Male Vocalist tomorrow night
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A racing award that is voted upon, instead of presented to the winner of the year end championship race, is silly. And only lends itself to being a political issue.
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A racing award that is voted upon, instead of presented to the winner of the year end championship race, is silly. And only lends itself to being a political issue.
What's the year-end championship race?

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Old 11-10-2009, 04:21 PM
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That was a hypothetical...

but I believe this was the initial idea of why the BC was born. Where it has gone since... well.. yea.
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A racing award that is voted upon, instead of presented to the winner of the year end championship race, is silly. And only lends itself to being a political issue.

so a horse like Secretariat.. races and wins all year.. gets hurt or skips the BC & Volponi wins the BC Classic.

Yes, Volponi should be the HOY.. anyone voting for Secretariat would just be, silly.
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Old 11-10-2009, 04:25 PM
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so a horse like Secretariat.. races and wins all year.. gets hurt or skips the BC & Volponi wins the BC Classic.

Yes, Volponi should be the HOY.. anyone voting for Secretariat would just be, silly.
I knew someone would run with a horse injury analogy..


How about an analogy of my own? What if Michael Phelps wins every meet he enters for 3.5 years but then cannot enter the Olympics due to injury, should he be given the Gold medal(s)..? He is clearly the best...

There are winners and losers in every aspect, but in the least knowing as a trainer/owner/jockey that you must WIN this race at the end of the year to earn the award is black and white. Not gray all over like it is currently...
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I'm fascinated with the obsession over award shows and the heated debates that ensue between people who have absolutely no direct involvement with the nominees.

Why do you people care so much? I pretty much know why...I just want to read your reasoning.
I don't give a sh.it at all, to be honest. It's a popularity contest. All I know is I got to see the two best fillies/mares I've ever seen in my life three times this season live in person at the Oaks, Preakness, and Classic and see fans go bananas for them in a sport that needs something like this. That's what matters to me.
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Old 11-10-2009, 04:37 PM
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I don't give a sh.it at all, to be honest. It's a popularity contest. All I know is I got to see the two best fillies/mares I've ever seen in my life three times this season live in person at the Oaks, Preakness, and Classic and see fans go bananas for them in a sport that needs something like this. That's what matters to me.
I was at all of those events but ran away when you waved at me.
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I was at all of those events but ran away when you waved at me.
Hahaha, I call BS, I don't think you really exist!
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