Most Memorable Moments of 2006 POLL!!!!

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

All the " chill out " stuff is silly. It's a message board, people react to what other people post, that's what makes it fun. I understand it was an exciting moment for you...great...but some of us think it is a sad moment for the breed. We are all allowed our thoughts and none of us need to chill out. It's a discussion....and a pretty good one.

The fact that you say " And Bob and John, Oh So Awesome or Deputy Glitters would have been much better? " says a lot for just how sad the race was. Of course, Deputy Glitters did run a couple OK races, as did Bob and John, but you're correct, along with Jazil they are all very mediocre supposed top tier horses. And, I totally agree with DrugS, in that this was a decent year for 3YOs and that field wasn't represented by any of them. Though, i would agree that the mile and a half had something to do with that.

You're right and I take back the chill out stuff, but I did feel like I was being jumped all over for enjoying something that others didn't.

So was his 4th in the Derby a fluke in your eyes, even though he had better horses behind him than in the Belmont?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

You're right and I take back the chill out stuff, but I did feel like I was being jumped all over for enjoying something that others didn't.

So was his 4th in the Derby a fluke in your eyes, even though he had better horses behind him than in the Belmont?

He was fourth beaten ten lengths. Ten lengths is often the difference between first and ninth. He also finished behind Steppenwolfer, another horse I root for, but hardly a superstar ( to say the least ).

It was no fluke, and considering all the speed, the race set up well for him and he got a nice ground saving trip. He ran fair in the Derby but probably better in the Belmont. Both were OK performances but hardly worthy of great respect in a TC event.

I'm not knocking Jazil, and am a bit of a fan, but I am trying to be realistic. I was glad he won the Belmont, just as I was hardly excited when Point Given won it, but I clearly know which performance was better ( as I know you do ).

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

He was fourth beaten ten lengths. Ten lengths is often the difference between first and ninth. He also finished behind Steppenwolfer, another horse I root for, but hardly a superstar ( to say the least ).

It was no fluke, and considering all the speed, the race set up well for him and he got a nice ground saving trip. He ran fair in the Derby but probably better in the Belmont. Both were OK performances but hardly worthy of great respect in a TC event.
I'm not knocking Jazil, and am a bit of a fan, but I am trying to be realistic. I was glad he won the Belmont, just as I was hardly excited when Point Given won it, but I clearly know which performance was better ( as I know you do ).

I feel the same way too, and really don't see myself as being one of those starry eyed unrealistic fans, but him winning was really the best moment for me.

Honestly, the more people that dislike a horse the more I like said horse. (side effects of being on a horseracing board)

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Honestly, the more people that dislike a horse the more I like said horse. (side effects of being on a horseracing board)

Now THIS I agree with 100%!

Originally Posted by Sightseek

You're right and I take back the chill out stuff, but I did feel like I was being jumped all over for enjoying something that others didn't.

So was his 4th in the Derby a fluke in your eyes, even though he had better horses behind him than in the Belmont?

Hey, we're right there together. Jazil is a true distance type horse going against runners with superior speed.

And as I stated, as well as Sightseek, it was PERSONALLY satisfying.

He happened to be my favorite yearling colt at the Kee sept sale. He was very intelligent and had an aura about him. I was glad to see him amount to what he did. Hate him or love him, you can never take away the fact that he's now a Classics winner.

[brianwspencer]

I loved Balletto, but she ended up being a HUGE letdown everytime it actually mattered. Sort of a dissappointment across the board this year.

In a bad way, that was a memorable part of this year for me.

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

I loved Balletto, but she ended up being a HUGE letdown everytime it actually mattered. Sort of a dissappointment across the board this year.

In a bad way, that was a memorable part of this year for me.

Ugh, I grudgingly agree.

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by Balletto

Ugh, I grudgingly agree.

best part about that post i made was that it totally made for an ideal double-meaning

touché my friend!

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Balletto

Hey, we're right there together. Jazil is a true distance type horse going against runners with superior speed.

And as I stated, as well as Sightseek, it was PERSONALLY satisfying.

He happened to be my favorite yearling colt at the Kee sept sale. He was very intelligent and had an aura about him. I was glad to see him amount to what he did. Hate him or love him, you can never take away the fact that he's now a Classics winner.

Don't you love keeping track of your auction faves?