PRIVMAN: Cal Chrome a 'go' in Hollywood Derby

[Smarty Cide]

interesting they are moving him to turf.... Big Brown did the same thing at Monmouth

[OldDog]

This certainly makes the Derby a LOT more interesting and adds to the end of year questions.

[Smarty Cide]

I cant see California Chrome not being horse of the year. When its close tie goes to the derby winner, no?

[FATPIANO]

Originally Posted by Smarty Cide

I cant see California Chrome not being horse of the year. When its close tie goes to the derby winner, no?

usually yes, but lost two in a row to Bayern after the TC races

[Smarty Cide]

thats true but i guess it depends on the true definition of horse of the year... kind of like an "MVP Award" is it just the flat out best horse by opinion or the Most Valuable to the sport... i.e. news worthy and story of the year... etc..

[FATPIANO]

Originally Posted by Smarty Cide

thats true but i guess it depends on the true definition of horse of the year... kind of like an "MVP Award" is it just the flat out best horse by opinion or the Most Valuable to the sport... i.e. news worthy and story of the year... etc..

I think HOY is horse with best record, like Main Sequnce, 4 for 4 in Grade 1 races, hard to beat perfection!!!

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Smarty Cide

thats true but i guess it depends on the true definition of horse of the year... kind of like an "MVP Award" is it just the flat out best horse by opinion or the Most Valuable to the sport... i.e. news worthy and story of the year... etc..

That would be the only explanation for Zenyatta winning it over Blame.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

That would be the only explanation for Zenyatta winning it over Blame.

You forgot the explanation that the majority of people are fugging idiots.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

That would be the only explanation for Zenyatta winning it over Blame.

Ugh. For some reason the screech of "Blaaaammme" popped into my head.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Smarty Cide

I cant see California Chrome not being horse of the year. When its close tie goes to the derby winner, no?

I cant see how Chrome gets any award. Bayern is HOY and 3yr old champ. Its not even close.