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Old 10-22-2009, 10:41 AM
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But Arazi was considered for HOY as a 2yo. He was one of the three finalist that year.
He deserved to be a finalist because he was an amazing 2yo - who just laughed at our best horses with an amazing move.

However, comparing a 2yo who won a dirt race with a 101 Beyer and real nice 2yo turf races in Europe ... to a horse like this ...




it's like trying to compare Tim Tebow to Dan Marino.
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Old 10-22-2009, 10:46 AM
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He deserved to be a finalist because he was an amazing 2yo - who just laughed at our best horses with an amazing move.

However, comparing a 2yo who won a dirt race with a 101 Beyer and real nice 2yo turf races in Europe ... to a horse like this ...




it's like trying to compare Tim Tebow to Dan Marino.
I wasn't comparing him to any horse. Only pointing out a 2yo that did get serious consideration for HOY.
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