Calvin's ride

[ninetoone]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Boy, third page of this meaningless thread...Calvin did NOTHING to effect the outcome, if Street Sense would have turned his head to look behind then you'd have a story. Why is it that after a great race with a fantastic finish people have to debate what some jock MAY have done wrong? Two horses, right now the best by far in their crop battled it out and Curlin got the head bob...all credit goes to Curlin and his connections. Sometimes you lose by the length of the stretch and sometimes a nose hair...it's called horse racing and there doesn't have to be someone to blame!

When you lose by the length of the stretch, the jockey's decision making and the intricacies of the ride are a moot point. It's different when it's a head bob. Despite what some people think, it's not all horse. The jockeys decisions can win or lose a race, it's a fact. I don't think people are out to "blame" anyone per se...I think it's just natural curiousity after such a compelling race, and it's human nature to monday morning QB. I was on CQ, so I consider myself neutral, but as I said, if I had been on Street Sense, I'd certainly rather not have CB looking back...what about you?