Bernardini = 117 Beyer, Henny Hughes = 113 Beyer

[blackthroatedwind]

First of all, Joel, I have been a big fan of Bernardini since he destroyed the field in the Preakness and have never said anything negative about him. He's overrated only in that he is being talked about as though he is one of the all-time greats and he has simply not done enough to prove that. Right now I liken him to Point Given, certainly extremely good, but not as fast as the likes of Ghostzapper or even Skip Away to name a couple recent horses. On the other hand, he could well prove as good or even better if given a chance to race as a 4YO, something I would be very excited to see. I love seeing actual good horses and Bernardini is certainly one already and one would have to believe considering his age and relative inexperience that he has upside. It would be a real shame if he were retired after this year.

As for Discreet Cat, there is no denying he is very talented, but your response was poor considering it was you who made some implication that Godolphin was wondering where his real competition was when, in fact, it is Godolphin that has, and is, ducking this supposed " real competition ". It is comments like that that cement your position as their head cheerleader.

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

First of all, Joel, I have been a big fan of Bernardini since he destroyed the field in the Preakness and have never said anything negative about him. He's overrated only in that he is being talked about as though he is one of the all-time greats and he has simply not done enough to prove that. Right now I liken him to Point Given, certainly extremely good, but not as fast as the likes of Ghostzapper or even Skip Away to name a couple recent horses. On the other hand, he could well prove as good or even better if given a chance to race as a 4YO, something I would be very excited to see. I love seeing actual good horses and Bernardini is certainly one already and one would have to believe considering his age and relative inexperience that he has upside. It would be a real shame if he were retired after this year.

As for Discreet Cat, there is no denying he is very talented, but your response was poor considering it was you who made some implication that Godolphin was wondering where his real competition was when, in fact, it is Godolphin that has, and is, ducking this supposed " real competition. It is comments like that that cement your position as their head cheerleader.

Ra Ra...Go Godolphin...Ra Ra

At least Bernardini is with the one owner that will make your wish come true about Bernardini and DC running as 4YOs....any small-timers would be inking a stud deal as we speak.....

Thats why Darley is a neccesary evil that people who only look on the surface cannot detect....

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Cunningham Racing

Ra Ra...Go Godolphin...Ra Ra

At least Bernardini is with the one owner that will make your wish come true about Bernardini and DC running as 4YOs....any small-timers would be inking a stud deal as we speak.....

Thats why Darley is a neccesary evil that people who only look on the surface cannot detect....

My problem with Godolphin is mostly that in the past they have done little to support American racing ( other than fattening the breeder's pockets ). From the standpoint of a racing fan, which I am, they have done a great deal to hurt top class racing in the US over the last 20 years. I would love to see this change and it appears that may be happening.

I would love to see both horses next year though, like you, I am acutely aware of Discreet Cat's physical situation and won't necessarily hold it against them if it should make him unable to race next year. I will still be disappointed. Who wouldn't be?