American Pharoah with authority

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

What about AP makes him so vulnerable to ridiculous criticism?


He's speed crazy and won't rate, he is too slow and will have traffic problems.

He's overrated. He has perfect trips. The race was handed to him. He doesn't beat anyone that's good, he won't face tough competition next time out, etc.

Why aren't people appreciating a spectacular horse?

This really might just be a truly once in a blue moon horse. Enjoy him. They are rare.

let's hope so ...............

[Merlinsky]

Whether he wins the Belmont or not, no reason he can't go on being special for the rest of his career. We're getting to see a horse this talented so I'm thrilled whatever happens. Obviously a Triple Crown would be great, but he's special regardless.

I assume those of us watching NBC all spied Haskin standing next to Baffert watching the race? I exclaimed and told my family who that was. They were all 'oh have you met him?' Nah, it's just great to see him on tv when you don't expect it. If American Pharoah wins the Belmont, the right eyes, ears, and brain are gonna be right there documenting the whole thing the way it deserves to be.