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Old 07-19-2006, 08:20 PM
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I just love that this horse seems to be so smart. How many horses would allow this stuff to happen to their body and still be accepting of it? Casts. Slings. You name it, he's endured it. Just seems like he knows. Everyday when I wake up I brace for the worst (a bad habit but thats the first thing I generally think when I click on this site) but he hasnt let anyone down so far. Hang in there Bobby!
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Old 07-20-2006, 08:51 AM
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little confusion, giacomo did win the derby and he also had two legs that underwent surgery. but i was referring to AA getting injured at Pimlico, and i do believe it is the dirt that is to blame there. i have an opinion just like everyone else.
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Old 07-20-2006, 09:02 AM
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Giacomo has never been quite the same hanger since that day at Pimlico. His hang in the Belmont was disappointing to say the least. Getting beat by Nolan's Cat is a disgrace at any level.
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Old 07-20-2006, 09:08 AM
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little confusion, giacomo did win the derby and he also had two legs that underwent surgery. but i was referring to AA getting injured at Pimlico, and i do believe it is the dirt that is to blame there. i have an opinion just like everyone else.
Your gonna have to explain this one, please. I'm quite interested in knowing how the dirt is to blame for Scrappy T ducking out and crashing into Afleet Alex.
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Old 07-20-2006, 09:15 AM
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Your gonna have to explain this one, please. I'm quite interested in knowing how the dirt is to blame for Scrappy T ducking out and crashing into Afleet Alex.
uhhhh, scrappy T had bad footing and ran into AA, which is why he veered left and AA got hurt on the dirt because he also had bad footing. maybe thats a stretch, but the fact is two good three year olds ran thier last race of their career at pimlico.
and because the place is a dump, i think it should be moved to AP, where the dirt is much safer., lol.....
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Old 07-20-2006, 09:18 AM
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uhhhh, scrappy T had bad footing and ran into AA, which is why he veered left and AA got hurt on the dirt because he also had bad footing. maybe thats a stretch, but the fact is two good three year olds ran thier last race of their career at pimlico.
and because the place is a dump, i think it should be moved to AP, where the dirt is much safer., lol.....
I got a good chuckle out of this one. Thanks, man.
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Old 07-20-2006, 09:37 AM
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Old 07-20-2006, 09:47 AM
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[quote=Secretariat]uhhhh, scrappy T had bad footing and ran into AA, which is why he veered left and AA got hurt on the dirt because he also had bad f
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uhhhh, scrappy T had bad footing and ran into AA, which is why he veered left and AA got hurt on the dirt because he also had ooting. maybe thats a stretch, but the fact is two good three year olds ran thier last race of their career at pimlico.
and because the place is a dump, i think it should be moved to AP, where the dirt is much safer., lol.....

Do you actually believe that Scrappy T had bad footing and it wasn't because he just had take a good hit from the rider and veered into him?

I do believe Afleet Alex ran in the Belmont last year as well.
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Old 07-20-2006, 09:49 AM
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no this is a half factual attempt at continuing my assault on pimlico because i want to see magna buy AP and move the preakness to chicago,



where it belongs.
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Old 07-20-2006, 11:13 AM
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no this is a half factual attempt at continuing my assault on pimlico because i want to see magna buy AP and move the preakness to chicago,



where it belongs.
"half factual" is being generous.
First you said "thats 2 years in a row the derby winner has lost his racing career on the pimlico dirt." Wrong. Apparently you thought Afleet Alex won the Derby last year, but he did not.
Then you said "the fact is two good three year olds ran thier last race of their career at pimlico." Wrong again. Afleet Alex won the Belmont in his next race.
Get your facts straight.
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Old 07-20-2006, 01:26 PM
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uhhhh, scrappy T had bad footing and ran into AA, which is why he veered left and AA got hurt on the dirt because he also had bad footing. maybe thats a stretch, but the fact is two good three year olds ran thier last race of their career at pimlico.
and because the place is a dump, i think it should be moved to AP, where the dirt is much safer., lol.....

OK, I had to laugh at this one. Scrappy T had a bad whippin' on the wrong side and ran into AA. But, OK, if you want to blame the dirt, go ahead.
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Old 07-20-2006, 03:32 PM
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OK, I had to laugh at this one. Scrappy T had a bad whippin' on the wrong side and ran into AA. But, OK, if you want to blame the dirt, go ahead.
it was supposed to be somewhat humorous, but that went right by you ,



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Old 07-20-2006, 03:40 PM
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it was supposed to be somewhat humorous, but that went right by you ,



like most things
Paul,
Some of us "get" your humor. Some don't.
You've been welcomed back.
Don't antagonize, my friend. OK?
Roll with it and let it go. It just might keep you "sane". (Whatever that is).
OK?
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Old 07-20-2006, 10:22 AM
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I just love that this horse seems to be so smart. How many horses would allow this stuff to happen to their body and still be accepting of it? Casts. Slings. You name it, he's endured it. Just seems like he knows. Everyday when I wake up I brace for the worst (a bad habit but thats the first thing I generally think when I click on this site) but he hasnt let anyone down so far. Hang in there Bobby!
My horse probably would have broke his other leg trying to get out of the stuff. He's a very high-strung eight year old. Yes, not many three year olds are like Barbaro. He is a charismatic champion through and through. This horse may just make it. I'm still hoping and praying for the best.
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Old 07-20-2006, 10:26 AM
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I just love that this horse seems to be so smart. How many horses would allow this stuff to happen to their body and still be accepting of it? Casts. Slings. You name it, he's endured it. Just seems like he knows. Everyday when I wake up I brace for the worst (a bad habit but thats the first thing I generally think when I click on this site) but he hasnt let anyone down so far. Hang in there Bobby!

Yep, Barbaro's personality, temperment, and intelligence are helping keep in alive. What a brave horse. Keep fighting, champ!
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Old 07-20-2006, 10:47 AM
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Move the Preakness to Arlington? I will make a billion dollars before that happens.
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