Street Sense to skip Belmont

[ARyan]

Originally Posted by justindew

With all due respect, what are you talking about? I never said anything about drugs or early retirement. I said this one issue is a disappointment, and there have been many before it. Yes, of course there are other issues that need to be addressed. Yes, there are bigger problems. That doesn't mean this isn't also disappointing.

You said; "Bottom Line: This is another in a long line of disappointing moments for this sport." I just don't think this falls into that. I think there are many aspects of this game, some of which I noted, that are far more disappointing than SS skipping the Belmont to shoot for the Travers then BC Classic.

We can agree to disagree, but I still think this is overkill for a horse and trainer who wish to shoot for a long term goal with their colt.

I am just amazed that this much is being made over this. It would be one thing if they were retiring Street Sense, or picking a different race the same weekend of the Belmont, but I don't think this will destroy the racing fan base or hinder new fans.

Just my take.