NTWBA Eclipse Ballots

[pointman]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Paula Rodenas. Author of 'The Random House Book of Horses and Horsemanship'. Famous for bizarre votes annually.

Is that the politically correct phrase for unqualified?

[Cannon Shell]

Amazing that we have so many turf writers voting and yet so few stories written about racing...

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by pointman

Is that the politically correct phrase for unqualified?

I find it hard to believe the votes are based on serious consideration of the nominees. Surely the pattern of behavior is a sign she doesn't take it seriously. Maybe she's just voting for 'prettiest horsie' in each category. Maybe she throws darts. Whatever's going on, I wouldn't be opposed to yanking voting privileges.

I'm sure Lenny and Haskin have explained their reasons for not paying dues at some point (I just know they've mentioned it on And They're Off), but they don't get ballots anymore for that reason. Shame that they don't get to weigh in, but others get to make such baffling decisions.