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Old 09-03-2009, 11:03 AM
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I wouldn't say running against the unbeaten Candy Ride or running against Medaglia D'oro as these 2 met in Pacific Classic that year is an accurate illustration of anyone being scared of anyone nevermind Mineshaft. Have you seen that race? It was simply one of the most impressive Pacific Classic's ever
The sad thing is that in a few short years we have gone from talking about some pretty good older horses ducking other to Dry Martini, Bullsbay and Macho Again.
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Old 09-03-2009, 11:06 AM
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The sad thing is that in a few short years we have gone from talking about some pretty good older horses ducking other to Dry Martini, Bullsbay and Macho Again.
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Old 09-03-2009, 11:10 AM
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The sad thing is that in a few short years we have gone from talking about some pretty good older horses ducking other to Dry Martini, Bullsbay and Macho Again.
I know it's almost too funny...
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Old 09-03-2009, 11:20 AM
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The sad thing is that in a few short years we have gone from talking about some pretty good older horses ducking other to Dry Martini, Bullsbay and Macho Again.
It would be sad enough if we were talking about those horses and bemoaning just how bad the division has become but it's REALLY sad that these horses are being trumped as good horses simply because they won big name races that someone had to win.
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