Last Match Race anyone has Seen?

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Bold Brooklynite

Match races no more reflect the true nature of horse racing ... than those ridiculous "penalty kicks" reflect the true nature of soccer.

Consider this ... four of the most famous match races were won by the horse who was ultimately considered to be inferior to his rival ...

Seabiscuit was ranked #25 by The Blood-Horse panel ... but loser War Admiral was ranked #13.

Alsab was ranked #65 ... but loser Whirlaway was ranked #26.

Armed was ranked #39 ... but loser Assault was ranked #33.

Nashua was ranked #24 ... but loser Swaps was ranked #20.

And ...

Foolish Pleasure was ranked #97 ... but non-finisher Ruffian was ranked #35.

Match races have clearly proven nothing ... so what's the point?

I agree! They were nothing more than gimmicks to make a quick buck! The last one I saw? Ruffian and Foolish Pleasure...sorta lost my taste for them after that!