Perfect Drift finishes 2nd

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by whodey17

I think it is fabulous that I am able to sit with my son and we can watch Funny Cide race together. He was only 3 when Funny Cide won the Derby. Now we can sit and watch and I can teach him about horse racing. There is much more to racing then how a horse performs on the track. In my opinion, horses like the ones that were metioned should race as long as they are healthy.

Okay....I guess we will just have to agree to disagree on this one. I am certainly glad all three of these guys are still racing RIGHT NOW. The only thing I was disagreeing with you about was when you said all that matters is if they reach the starting gate. I just like these three old geldings too much to ever want to see them run in races where they have no chance....and say "oh well, at least they started." Hopefully it will never come to that.

[Grits]

Some of you make these older guys, particularly Drift, in this thread sound like nothing but plodders. Same old, Same old, some things never change.

If one looked closely at Drift's past performance lines yesterday, they'd see that Murray Johnson brought Drift back similarly from a long layoff. Quite similarly.

I KNEW Drift would be short yesterday. I figured most knew that.

But to dog a horse like this that has made FIVE MILLION DOLLARS in his career on a racetrack-or one like Evening Attire, who has netted close, is a real abomination.

Its as cheap as one can get in this game where armchair opinions are so vital.

I know for a FACT, that there are not two owners in this sport that have, and always will have, the best interest of their horses at heart--than the owners of Drift and Evening Attire.

This sport would elevate itself with more owners having this level of integrity and concern for their horses and the overall condition of the game of horseracing.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Grits

Some of you make these older guys, particularly Drift, in this thread sound like nothing but plodders. Same old, Same old, some things never change.

If one looked closely at Drift's past performance lines yesterday, they'd see that Murray Johnson brought Drift back similarly from a long layoff. Quite similarly.

I KNEW Drift would be short yesterday. I figured most knew that.

But to dog a horse like this that has made FIVE MILLION DOLLARS in his career on a racetrack-or one like Evening Attire, who has netted close, is a real abomination.

Its as cheap as one can get in this game where armchair opinions are so vital.

I know for a FACT, that there are not two owners in this sport that have, and always will have, the best interest of their horses at heart--than the owners of Drift and Evening Attire.

This sport would elevate itself with more owners having this level of integrity and concern for their horses and the overall condition of the game of horseracing.

i just went back thru the entire thread, and still don't see who dogged this horse. or evening attire for that matter.

[Grits]

Miraja2 referred to Drift as "some things never change".

Sorry that you missed that Danzig. But as you often say, everyone's entitled to disagree.

I added Attire because similar has been said, while people tend to second guess owners who are running horses this age. Horrible things have been said at many websites. (I know this for fact, I AM NOT stating what I do not know where these two horses and their respective owners are concerned.)

I suppose if anyone here owned either Drift or Attire they'd not be complaining too much about their career earnings and what has enhanced their bank account's bottom line.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Grits

Miraja2 referred to Drift as "some things never change".

Sorry that you missed that Danzig. But as you often say, everyone's entitled to disagree.

I added Attire because similar has been said, while people tend to second guess owners who are running horses this age. Horrible things have been said at many websites. (I know this for fact, I AM NOT stating what I do not know where these two horses and their respective owners are concerned.)

I suppose if anyone here owned either Drift or Attire they'd not be complaining too much about their career earnings and what has enhanced their bank account's bottom line.

perfect drift finishes in the money quite often, while getting the win oftentimes is elusive. so he finished second again, which is something he does a lot. that isn't dogging, it's saying he did a thing he usually does. i think everyone gives props to these horses, while also acknowledging they have lost a step or two from their heyday, but still able to pull off a good win on occasion, such as drifts record-setting win last year. everyone knows that drifty has won a ton of money. i don't recall anyone here saying anything about the horses age, or picking on the owners--unlike the shake you down situation.

[Grits]

One can declare the obvious and the "I think everyone knows," readily, in defense, and after the fact recognizing the knowledge of the multitudes .

My point being, obviously, to some the fact that Drift has made multi-millions is of little significance. That being the crux of the matter, is why I find no honor in commenting negatively on the horse. None whatsoever.

As I said, JMHO and I disagree with those that do.

Let's go to Keeneland there are horses running.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by Grits

My point being, obviously, to some the fact that Drift has made multi-millions is of little significance. That being the crux of the matter, is why I find no honor in commenting negatively on the horse. None whatsoever. As I said, JMHO and I disagree with those that do.

Who the hell are you talking about here?

[pdrift1]

Originally Posted by Grits

Some of you make these older guys, particularly Drift, in this thread sound like nothing but plodders. Same old, Same old, some things never change.

If one looked closely at Drift's past performance lines yesterday, they'd see that Murray Johnson brought Drift back similarly from a long layoff. Quite similarly.

I KNEW Drift would be short yesterday. I figured most knew that.

But to dog a horse like this that has made FIVE MILLION DOLLARS in his career on a racetrack-or one like Evening Attire, who has netted close, is a real abomination.

Its as cheap as one can get in this game where armchair opinions are so vital.

I know for a FACT, that there are not two owners in this sport that have, and always will have, the best interest of their horses at heart--than the owners of Drift and Evening Attire.

This sport would elevate itself with more owners having this level of integrity and concern for their horses and the overall condition of the game of horseracing.

grits at least you get it-well said- total lack of respect-they just rip.rip.rip when they get a chance. drift couldnt find a better owner then dr. reed