For Blackthroat & Big Brown (104 BSF) fans

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by ShadowRoll

Still, should be an interesting race to get BB's measure. Possibles include Elysium Fields, Tomcito and Hey Byrn.

I agree and am looking forward to the race. One of the best things about the seeming dearth of substantial talent in the 3YOs so far is that many of these preps are going to be fun and interesting races. The Florida Derby is shaping up as the most interesting in years. A far cry from the short field High Fly beat a few years ago.

All this hooplah over Big Brown just exagerates the lack of historical perspective some people have. I would like to see a list of all the horses, over the years, that ran one or two huge races against maidens or moderate fields that fizzled out completely when faced with real challenges. Its a lot longer than the list of these types of horses that went on to major success.

[The Bid]

Does the list get smaller when its a grasshorse who beats a bunch of bad grasshorses on the dirt?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by The Bid

Does the list get smaller when its a grasshorse who beats a bunch of bad grasshorses on the dirt?

Definitely.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by The Bid

Does the list get smaller when its a grasshorse who beats a bunch of bad grasshorses on the dirt?

Of course. There's a lot to prove yet, but I think he's going to be a good one.

And you know very well what I think of IEAH.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

At this point last year, Curlin had not beat much either. I think Big Brown could have trouble in the Derby because of his lack of experience. He still has a lot to prove. Let's see how things unfold in the next few months. I stand by what I said about the horse. He is a monster IMO.

[The Bid]

Comparing Big Brown to Curlin at this point is extremely premature. Big Brown has a long way to go before hes even a starter in the Derby, nonetheless mentioned in the same breath as Curlin. The general rule is good horses are supposed to beat bad horses, especially when the bad horses are taken off their surface of choice. Would Big Brown be able to replicate that effort against good dirt horses, we will see shortly. I wont be surprised at all to see an up the track finish.

[the_fat_man]

At this point last year, Curlin had WIPED OUT a decent maiden field while blowing the turn and bearing out in the stretch. But, I'll just have to take your word for it that BB is a monster. In fact, I'm going to BET OUT on the horse in the DERBY (assuming he makes it) on your opinion alone. Moreover, I'm going to elevate him to the top of list of the best horses I've ever seen run. JUST on YOUR say so. Cause YOU'RE SPECIAL. And you're the best when it comes to evaluating stock.

Now, take the rest of the day off.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

At this point last year, Curlin had WIPED OUT a decent maiden field while blowing the turn and bearing out in the stretch. But, I'll just have to take your word for it that BB is a monster. In fact, I'm going to BET OUT on the horse in the DERBY (assuming he makes it) on your opinion alone. Moreover, I'm going to elevate him to the top of list of the best horses I've ever seen run. JUST on YOUR say so. Cause YOU'RE SPECIAL. And you're the best when it comes to evaluating stock.

Now, take the rest of the day off.

That was unnecessary and uncalled for.

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by kentuckyrosesinmay

That was unnecessary and uncalled for.

Yes, that was just awful. By advising you to take the afternoon off, he most assuredly implied you had done something this morning. What crust, eh?

Originally Posted by kentuckyrosesinmay

That was unnecessary and uncalled for.

It was pretty spot on. You should put a lid on it.