sir barton no more

slotdirt · #1 12-21-2006, 09:16 AM

There are like 2,349 other stakes races in Maryland during the course of the year. I just think this is the wrong one to change. Sir Barton had a lot of Maryland history in his day as well, running at places like Havre de Grace when there was still a track there.

saucon17 · #2 12-21-2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

There are like 2,349 other stakes races in Maryland during the course of the year. I just think this is the wrong one to change. Sir Barton had a lot of Maryland history in his day as well, running at places like Havre de Grace when there was still a track there.

Slot I don't agree with them changing it. Maybe the should make 3 yr old
race on Ky Derby at Pimlico in his honor. It's a Md. tradition on Preakness Day
and yout right that they should not change it.

slotdirt · #3 12-21-2006, 09:31 AM

You know, I care enough about this decision to actually have just emailed the Jockey Club to let them know my displeasure. I'm sure that won't mean a hill of beans, but I can't say I didn't try.

saucon17 · #4 12-21-2006, 09:40 AM

Did you email the MJC or the Jockey Club. You never know, they
might rethink their decision. I have emailed MJC before they almost
always got back to me

slotdirt · #5 12-21-2006, 09:57 AM

MD Jockey Club, of course.

Ghostzapperfan · #6 12-21-2006, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

You know, I care enough about this decision to actually have just emailed the Jockey Club to let them know my displeasure. I'm sure that won't mean a hill of beans, but I can't say I didn't try.

I applaud people for actually voicing their displeasure with the actions of others, when done in a civilized manner. When done like Cindy Sheehan it gets a little annoying, but sending an email or letter is totally different.

Nice work Slotdirt...

ALostTexan

somerfrost · #7 12-21-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ALostTexan

I applaud people for actually voicing their displeasure with the actions of others, when done in a civilized manner. When done like Cindy Sheehan it gets a little annoying, but sending an email or letter is totally different.

Nice work Slotdirt...

ALostTexan

I'll add my voice here...I love Barbaro and really think an important stake should bear his name but the Sir Barton is a tradition and racing should respect tradition. Not a big deal but just short-sighted imo!

Ghostzapperfan · #8 12-21-2006, 10:35 AM

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I'll add my voice here...I love Barbaro and really think an important stake should bear his name but the Sir Barton is a tradition and racing should respect tradition. Not a big deal but just short-sighted imo!

For which I totally agree. I respect Barbaro and what he has done for the game, but I agree that the overall tradition should be respected. The Sir Barton is a great race, and I do think it was a little short-sighted to change it this early for the Barbaro namesake...

ALostTexan