Does Curlin like Pro-Ride ?

geeker2 · #1 06-24-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by miraja2

Speak for yourself.
I know I'm in the minority on this one, but I for one certainly hope that Curlin does NOT go to the Breeders' Cup. I would love it if the top horse in the country opted to skip a stupid and pointless race like the BC Classic. The Breeders' Cup was a terrible idea to begin with, and every year it gets a little more desultory.
The more horses that skip it the better.

I must say I have attended several BC's over the years and have found it to be a very fun experience and after all isn't that what's all about?

Whether you get the very best in every race, every year who cares....and if you are an owner and have a chance to run for a $$$ million plus..sign me up!

miraja2 · #2 06-24-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by geeker2

I must say I have attended several BC's over the years and have found it to be a very fun experience and after all isn't that what's all about?

Whether you get the very best in every race, every year who cares....and if you are an owner and have a chance to run for a $$$ million plus..sign me up!

I have been to two BCs recently myself ('05 and '06). Did I have a good time? Sure. But that doesn't mean it is a good thing for the sport.
If they changed the college football season from 12 games to 30....would I go to some of the other games? Yes. Would I enjoy myself at those games? Probably. Does that automatically mean that it would be good for the sport to make that change? I think not.

geeker2 · #3 06-24-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by miraja2

I have been to two BCs recently myself ('05 and '06). Did I have a good time? Sure. But that doesn't mean it is a good thing for the sport.
If they changed the college football season from 12 games to 30....would I go to some of the other games? Yes. Would I enjoy myself at those games? Probably. Does that automatically mean that it would be good for the sport to make that change? I think not.

Not sure I understand your argument...but all I know is I have been notified that I have seats for this years BC and I will be there...along with the Travers at Saratoga and opening day at Del Mar and I will be enjoying every minute and not really worrying about what might or might not be good for the sport..for if I am participating and enjoying ...it can't be a bad thing for me or the sport.

cowgirlintexas · #4 06-24-2008, 05:49 PM

It will be interesting to see what horses don't go because of the track their using.. The ones that don't run well on poly will most likely skip it and therefor may not be as competitive of races...

letswastemoney · #5 06-24-2008, 05:52 PM

If Curlin goes in the BC Classic, you can make a lot of money going with Heatseeker on top instead since I feel they should be about equal on that surface.

jcs11204 · #6 06-25-2008, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by letswastemoney

If Curlin goes in the BC Classic, you can make a lot of money going with Heatseeker on top instead since I feel they should be about equal on that surface.

they MIGHT BE EQUAL on any surface

Cannon Shell · #7 06-24-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cowgirlintexas

It will be interesting to see what horses don't go because of the track their using.. The ones that don't run well on poly will most likely skip it and therefor may not be as competitive of races...

Name one horse outside of Curlin that may skip the race because of the surface that really matters?

ateamstupid · #8 06-24-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Name one horse outside of Curlin that may skip the race because of the surface that really matters?

Pyro.

Cannon Shell · #9 06-24-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Pyro.

Since when does he matter? He is the modern day version of Explosive Wagon

hockey2315 · #10 06-24-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Name one horse outside of Curlin that may skip the race because of the surface that really matters?

cowgirlintexas · #11 06-24-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Name one horse outside of Curlin that may skip the race because of the surface that really matters?

Just off the top of my head.. Harlem Rocker?

Cannon Shell · #12 06-24-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cowgirlintexas

Just off the top of my head.. Harlem Rocker?

Must win more than 1 race before you matter...

ArlJim78 · #13 06-24-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cowgirlintexas

It will be interesting to see what horses don't go because of the track their using.. The ones that don't run well on poly will most likely skip it and therefor may not be as competitive of races...

i don't think that anyone will not go because of the track, and i don't believe that the surface is the reason that Curlin is not going.