Big Brown, Big Red and IEAH

[blackthroatedwind]

I have actually worked up a quick translation of the initial post for those not willing to read it in its entirety.....



I have very little perspective on the top horses of the game over even the last 10 years, but I will pick the horse generally considered the best of the last half century, and completely inaccurately compare Big Brown to him.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I have actually worked up a quick translation of the initial post for those not willing to read it in its entirety.....



I have very little perspective on the top horses of the game over even the last 10 years, but I will pick the horse generally considered the best of the last half century, and completely inaccurately compare Big Brown to him.

LOL...an excellent Cliffsnotes version.

[fpsoxfan]

Disclaimer: I'm just the messenger.

With that said, I thought this quote by Baffert was pretty interesting

"This is the best horse I've seen since I've been in the business."


I'd have to say that's a brave statement by Mr. Baffert.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

Disclaimer: I'm just the messenger.

With that said, I thought this quote by Baffert was pretty interesting

"This is the best horse I've seen since I've been in the business."


I'd have to say that's a brave statement by Mr. Baffert.

I heard a lot of folks talk about Smarty Jones the same way..I loved Smarty but when Birdstone went by him realty hit me square in the face!

[CSC]

Originally Posted by freddymo

I heard a lot of folks talk about Smarty Jones the same way..I loved Smarty but when Birdstone went by him realty hit me square in the face!

I think Baffert is pumping IEAH for business, from the amount of derby entries he has had of late it may be a smart move to use hyperbole.

[freddymo]

Baffert has plenty of clients with money..I think trainers are people too. They get caught up in the hype just like everyone else. There is plenty of reason to think Big Brown can be something very very special. The issue is he hasn't done anything so particularly amazing to suggest he is anything but a super nice grade 1 colt.

It's one thing to be a Hall of Framer it's another thing to be Babe Ruth

[CSC]

I think Baffert is a colorful guy and he is great for the game, but honestly there are some things he says that I hold very little credence to.

[blackthroatedwind]

I wish Baffert had horses in every year's TC races. He's great fun.

[blackthroatedwind]

I'm not sure what number is bigger.....the number of horses Gary Stevens rode or the number of best horses he ever rode.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm not sure what number is bigger.....the number of horses Gary Stevens rode or the number of best horses he ever rode.

War Chant or Brocco come to mind lol

Actually I would vote for Silver Charm

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by freddymo

War Chant or Brocco come to mind lol

Actually I would vote for Silver Charm

I'll say one thing else about Gary Stevens......in his prime he was a great rider. One of the best I have ever seen.

[HaloWishingwell]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm not sure what number is bigger.....the number of horses Gary Stevens rode or the number of best horses he ever rode.

I'm glad this thread took a turn in discussion about Gary Stevens. BIG ROWN mentioned with BIG RED? Only in a crayola box.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by HaloWishingwell

I'm glad this thread took a turn in discussion about Gary Stevens. BIG ROWN mentioned with BIG RED? Only in a crayola box.

Don't forget Gary Stevens does work for IEAH so his opinion is not unbiased.

[CSC]

Here's a list of horses he's ridden:

Winning Colors
Thunder Gulch
Silver Charm
Singspiel
Da Hoss
Editor's Note
Hennessy
Soul of the Matter
One Dreamer
Bertrando
Golden Attraction
Brocco
Quest for Fame
In Excess
Farma Way
Steinlen
Turkoman
Broad Brush
Point Given
Silverbulletday
Serenas Song
Escena
Victory Gallop
Buddy Gil
Rock Hard Ten

[ArlJim78]

i would like to see that list include the best BSF and sorted.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I have actually worked up a quick translation of the initial post for those not willing to read it in its entirety.....



I have very little perspective on the top horses of the game over even the last 10 years, but I will pick the horse generally considered the best of the last half century, and completely inaccurately compare Big Brown to him.

All that was needed was perhaps a cheap shot at Red for not trying and winning on the turf to complete the masterpiece.

isn't it easier for somebody to just say..I love Big Brown..I think he is capable of incredible speed, although we have only seen it a couple of times.. And perhap he will dazzle us in 3 weeks.. I guess the internet makes everyone brave

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I have actually worked up a quick translation of the initial post for those not willing to read it in its entirety.....



I have very little perspective on the top horses of the game over even the last 10 years, but I will pick the horse generally considered the best of the last half century, and completely inaccurately compare Big Brown to him.

the 'blackthroated digest condensed post'--excellent idea!