There's no stars in racing? Is that right?

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Originally Posted by Danzig

very true. but the thing is with eintein- everyone recognizes him for what he is. no one is on here saying he's the best thing since sliced bread. the over the top hyperbole on some of todays best is what some people have trouble with-rachel being compared to ruffian for example. that she's her equal, or when people say she's the best since ruffian. she's neither.
but i don't see how, by my saying that, it would offend a new fan, or cause them to leave the sport.

I agree with all of this.
But I do think there is a point when all of the cynicism and negativity directed at today's top horses from many in-the-know people can be a bit too much. Now, I realize that such negative reactions are often provoked by the ridiculous statements of owners like Jackson, analysts like Tessitore, and many members of the horse racing message board community....and while I too wish those people wouldn't make some of their outrageous statements, perhaps horse racing fans would be better served recognizing the accomplishments of a horse like Curlin, rather than constantly reminding everybody that compared to Easy Goer, Curlin was a donkey.
I also realize the irony in me, of all people, criticizing negativity and cynicism. I mean I actually started the thread comparing Curlin to Easy Goer and Sunday Silence in order to demonstrate the superiority of the latter pair. But all that being said, I still think Byk might have a point here.