Crist: Media Tending to get Hancock all Wrong

[Dahoss]

Just so I understand all of this...Seth Hancock is the worst guy ever because someone asked him after the Classic who should be HOY and he said Blame? He basically said he thought the race for HOY was on the track at CHurchill and Blame won?

Yet Team Zenyatta pandered to the media before the race saying she should be HOY regardless and they are great. Even after the race, when asked they said the same thing. What is the difference?

What am I missing here? Are people this crazy? What was Hancock supposed to do, lie? Why is he not allowed to be proud of his horse?

[brianwspencer]

Every trainer I've talked to on the West Coast agrees that Hancock's comments were completely out of line. If every trainer can see it, I'd think they know what they're talking about, so you guys are all saying you know more than them?

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

Every trainer I've talked to on the West Coast agrees that Hancock's comments were completely out of line. If every trainer can see it, I'd think they know what they're talking about, so you guys are all saying you know more than them?

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

Every trainer I've talked to on the West Coast agrees that Hancock's comments were completely out of line. If every trainer can see it, I'd think they know what they're talking about, so you guys are all saying you know more than them?

do you mean this part?

“I’m just proud to win the race,” he said, his voice quavering a bit. “I take no pride in beating Zenyatta. I mean, she is what she is. She’s awesome, she’s been great for racing. Her human connections are wonderful people and I feel bad for them. I’m sorry we had to beat her, because she’s something special.”

I know what you mean

[Princess Doreen]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

Every trainer I've talked to on the West Coast agrees that Hancock's comments were completely out of line. If every trainer can see it, I'd think they know what they're talking about, so you guys are all saying you know more than them?

I guess you spoke to every trainer on the West Coast???

This is an emotional issue with Zenyatta fans. I like her and I'm sorry she got nosed out at the wire, but she lost - it's as simple as that. A win in the BCC was supposed to decide HOY for QR, Zenyatta, LaL, and Blame. Now what is it? Oh, it doesn't count because Zenyatta lost. It's now subject to debate?

There was absolutely nothing amiss with the Seth Hancock post BCC race interview. His voice was shaking, and he gave great praise to the mare. Anyone finding fault with how he conducted himself is doing so out of desperation.

I believe the voters for HOY will do the right thing, and whatever they do will be the right thing. There's no need to go on these witch hunts.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Just so I understand all of this...Seth Hancock is the worst guy ever because someone asked him after the Classic who should be HOY and he said Blame? He basically said he thought the race for HOY was on the track at CHurchill and Blame won?

Yet Team Zenyatta pandered to the media before the race saying she should be HOY regardless and they are great. Even after the race, when asked they said the same thing. What is the difference?

What am I missing here? Are people this crazy? What was Hancock supposed to do, lie? Why is he not allowed to be proud of his horse?

People are this crazy. Logic and common sense gets thrown out the window. What owners say after race is about as solid as what trainers say after a race. Lasix allergy anyone after the 45th time getting it?

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

Every trainer I've talked to on the West Coast agrees that Hancock's comments were completely out of line. If every trainer can see it, I'd think they know what they're talking about, so you guys are all saying you know more than them?

A very unbias bunch to talk to and sure it was a large sample size

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by Scav

A very unbias bunch to talk to and sure it was a large sample size

I guess someone had to win the Missing the Point Award for the night.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

I guess someone had to win the Missing the Point Award for the night.

You won an award? Congratulations!

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

You won an award? Congratulations!

Touche. But I already got a trophy from DaHoss, so I already won mine. Awarding one for the night was the next step

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Just so I understand all of this...Seth Hancock is the worst guy ever because someone asked him after the Classic who should be HOY and he said Blame? He basically said he thought the race for HOY was on the track at CHurchill and Blame won?

Yet Team Zenyatta pandered to the media before the race saying she should be HOY regardless and they are great. Even after the race, when asked they said the same thing. What is the difference?

What am I missing here? Are people this crazy? What was Hancock supposed to do, lie? Why is he not allowed to be proud of his horse?

He's not allowed cause he's not a Zenyattard.