Workout injury ends Big Brown Cup hopes, career..

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

No it's not, it's an opinion.

I'd say Zarkava certainly had a better year than him, but if you're just talking about North American horses, Curlin and Zenyatta both have had comparable, if not better years, and there's more for them to do still.

I'm sure you will whine when I disagree but do you really think Zenyatta has a more impressive resume this year than Big Brown? Curlin won some top handicap races and the Dubai race but can you possibly compare those California filly poly races and the Apple Blossom to the FL Derby, KY derby, Preakness and Haskell?

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I'm sure you will whine when I disagree but do you really think Zenyatta has a more impressive resume this year than Big Brown? Curlin won some top handicap races and the Dubai race but can you possibly compare those California filly poly races and the Apple Blossom to the FL Derby, KY derby, Preakness and Haskell?

I think her resume is at least comparable. She's beaten everyone she's faced with disdainful ease. I find it hard to knock her. The point I was trying to make was it's silly to say "it's a fact" that no one's had a better year than Big Brown.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I think her resume is at least comparable. She's beaten everyone she's faced with disdainful ease. I find it hard to knock her. The point I was trying to make was it's silly to say "it's a fact" that no one's had a better year than Big Brown.

Consider the source. But seriously the races that she won are relatively minor events compared to American classic races. BB's competition isnt very strong in comparison to previous years but Z isnt exactly beating up on Bayakoa and lady's Secret.

[RollerDoc]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Consider the source. But seriously the races that she won are relatively minor events compared to American classic races. BB's competition isnt very strong in comparison to previous years but Z isnt exactly beating up on Bayakoa and lady's Secret.

Wait....I'm the source. For good or for bad, I am glad to be recognized the source of something

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RollerDoc

Wait....I'm the source. For good or for bad, I am glad to be recognized the source of something

Congrats!

[ELA]

I can't believe some of the comments I am reading, but I guess I shouldn't be shocked. Like either horse or not, here, in this forum, as fans -- we would have all liked to see Curlin and Big Brown (both fit, liking the track, healthy, etc.). So BB got hurt and won't race. Disappointed, pissed off, whatever. OK, I get that.

Conspiracy, accusations coming from timing of a few hours, pictures, grassy knowlls and magic bullets -- and more opportunities to criticize connections; sure, that really has credibility.

I still don't know whether or not Curlin is going, and I would think Jackson is going to rely on Team Asmussen, Richard Mandella, and whoever else he designates. I don't know. If he's good to go, I'd like to see him. If not, so be it. The BC days will be what they will be. I guess if you don't like them enough, dislike them, hate them, whatever, you don't have to play. Turn the page.

Eric