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Originally Posted by todko

Tell me that there is no arrogance here:

http://www.nypost.com/seven/05192007...y_kerrison.htm

Yeah, Borel says Curlin, "hasn't stepped up to the plate." And Nafzger says, "it's going to be a fun race."

Curlin stepped up to the plate and I wonder how much fun Nafzger is having today. With their attitude they deserved what they got.

What there is not true? Curlin toyed with greatly inferior competition in some Arkansas stakes and then got bounced around in the Derby. He needed the exprience of some dirt in his face, and some troubles and not just a leisurely stroll to win by 10 lengths.

There is nothing cocky or inaccurate about saying Curlin hadnt stepped up yet. He hadn't. Yesterday he did. Nobody labeled people who knocked Peyton Manning pre 2007 as arrogant when they said he didnt step to the plate and win a Super Bowl, yet.

Also, something tells me Nafzger is having plenty of fun. He's pretty much retired and his last big ticket won the Kentucky Derby and was within a whisker or so of taking the magic ride to Belmont where he could have faced the reality of riding off into the sunset amongst immortals. It's not going to happen, but old Carl will be no worse for the wear I suspect.