California Chrome's owner just blew any goodwill.

[Gate Dancer]

Originally Posted by richard burch

he said he's sorry....blah blah...leave the old coot alone.

Probably the best advice.....................just very depressing to hear the "cheaters" and "cowards" comments, even in the heat of the moment. Unfortunately, a bunch of non-racing people hear that stuff and he does the game no justice by ranting. Apology, accepted.............. but please show more class in the future and respect history. I'm actually more offended by the comment of "I wanted to win this race for the people of America" ........and exactly how would that have benefited "the people of America"? Hard to throw stones when I haven't been in that situation but his wife appears to have been pretty well grounded during this whole situation. Hope the horse comes out of this well and we can see him again. But keep the mic out of his face. I shudder to think what nonsense would come out of his mouth if Chrome would win the Breeders Cup Classic.