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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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Old 11-10-2009, 02:17 PM
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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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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.
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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Would there be 3 or 4 horses running ?
With AEs I'm sure we can squeeze the 16 and 17 into the race
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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, 02:24 PM
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It's a horse racing board and it relates to horse racing. What else is there to talk about?

I'm sure there are discussions on who is MVP of the year on baseball or basketball boards
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Old 11-10-2009, 02:26 PM
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It's a horse racing board and it relates to horse racing. What else is there to talk about?

I'm sure there are discussions on who is MVP of the year on baseball or basketball boards
Football is my sport and I still don't give a s.hit about awards in the sport. The only thing that matters is winning games. Caring about award shows is for sissies.
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Old 11-10-2009, 02:33 PM
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Football is my sport and I still don't give a s.hit about awards in the sport. The only thing that matters is winning games. Caring about award shows is for sissies.

I guess you have a point. If your QB wins the MVP and you lose in the first round of the playoffs.. what good is the MVP award for?

I do think Hall of Fame is an important "award" for all sports including horse racing.

But there really isnt anything better to talk about..
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Once it hits January we can all start talking about the Derby!
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Why do people care so much about people caring so much about awards?
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Old 11-10-2009, 02:39 PM
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I guess you have a point. If your QB wins the MVP and you lose in the first round of the playoffs.. what good is the MVP award for?

I do think Hall of Fame is an important "award" for all sports including horse racing.

But there really isnt anything better to talk about..
There will be this weekend when they run the Stuyvesant at Aqueduct. Expected to go are Timber Reserve, Honour Devil, Da Tara, Rising Moon, Dry Martini, Formidable, Coal Play and Cool Coal Man.
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Once it hits January we can all start talking about the Derby!
Why wait till January?

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I hope George Strait wins Male Vocalist tomorrow night
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Old 11-10-2009, 04:14 PM
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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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