Fastest horse ever! - Page 2

#21 11-25-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I beg to differ.....I would say it was an inexcplicable job by the racing secretary. Don't get me wrong, Discreet Cat is obviously the best horse in today's race, and I couldn't care less about weight, but for him to give four pounds ( six on scale ) the last year's BC Sprint, the year's Met and Tom Fool, winner is utterly ridiculous.

If you ask me it sounds like he asked the connections of the other horses what weight assignments they would consider fair. If Frankel trained Discreet Cat he would have stayed in the barn.

And let me add.....am I the only person on this board that knows anything about this game?????

Hey, I think I know a little. But your take on Frankel was funny. He would be bitchin up a storm. But NO WAY should a 3 year old give weight to Grade I older horses.

blackthroatedwind · #22 11-25-2006, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

I didn't say I thought it was right, simply that he did have to give the weight.

You missed my special " late addition " to the post.

And I did it JUST for you!

DiscreetCat=Monster · #23 11-25-2006, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I beg to differ.....I would say it was an inexcplicable job by the racing secretary. Don't get me wrong, Discreet Cat is obviously the best horse in today's race, and I couldn't care less about weight, but for him to give four pounds ( six on scale ) the last year's BC Sprint, the year's Met and Tom Fool, winner is utterly ridiculous.

If you ask me it sounds like he asked the connections of the other horses what weight assignments they would consider fair. If Frankel trained Discreet Cat he would have stayed in the barn.

And let me add.....am I the only person on this board that knows anything about this game?????

That explains why you just copied what I had already said, BRILLIANT! You are a one in a million!!!

#24 11-25-2006, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

I didn't say I thought it was right, simply that he did have to give the weight.

4 lbs is no big deal at all. I wouldnt even mention it being a factor at all.

randallscott35 · #25 11-25-2006, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by eurobounce

4 lbs is no big deal at all. I wouldnt even mention it being a factor at all.

Why is he giving pounds to Grade I winners as a 3yr old is beyond me. Regardless of whether you think it will make a difference in the final time, it doesn't make sense to me.

blackthroatedwind · #26 11-25-2006, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

I didn't say I thought it was right, simply that he did have to give the weight.

I know....it was your saying it was " respect " that I was disagreeing with....though I guess on second thought respect is probably exactly the right word. Just not the right reason for weighing horses in Handicaps ( which should be eliminated, at least in Grade 1s, if you ask me ).

randallscott35 · #27 11-25-2006, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

You missed my special " late addition " to the post.

And I did it JUST for you!

Too funny.

#28 11-25-2006, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

Why is he giving pounds to Grade I winners as a 3yr old is beyond me. Regardless of whether you think it will make a difference in the final time, it doesn't make sense to me.

That is what we are saying. It doesnt make sense as to why--but 4 lbs isnt going to determine the winner or the final time.

blackthroatedwind · #29 11-25-2006, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DiscreetCat=Monster

That explains why you just copied what I had already said, BRILLIANT! You are a one in a million!!!

Actually this is the first post of your's that I have read so I couldn't have copied you.

The final line was a joke....by the way. I'm guessing Randall, the person I posted to, got it.

pick4 · #30 11-25-2006, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by eurobounce

Who cares how fast he is. I never understood this point. If a horse wins wins wins and wins Graded races then who cares what his times are. Cat beat a very decent field today. Granted that Silver Train is not what he used to be and BOS was racing for only the 2nd time in 11 months. But they are Grade I winners so u can say he beat Grade winners.

THe weight issue wasnt all that big of a deal. I dont think a 3 year old should ever give weight to an older grade I winner. But it wasnt like he was giving 15 lbs.

I think Silver Train ran a Grade 1 winning race today. Unfortunately he faced DIscreet Cat who is a better horse.

#31 11-25-2006, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pick4

I think Silver Train ran a Grade 1 winning race today. Unfortunately he faced DIscreet Cat who is a better horse.

BOS and ST ran Grade I races today. They ran very good. But Cat is just better.

blackthroatedwind · #32 11-25-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pick4

I think Silver Train ran a Grade 1 winning race today. Unfortunately he faced DIscreet Cat who is a better horse.

I agree. Silver Train took on Discreet Cat in the fastest part of the race and ran probably as well as he ever has. Badge of Silver, who one has to give credit for coming back from the dead many times, was a very lucky second.

ArlJim78 · #33 11-25-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I agree. Silver Train took on Discreet Cat in the fastest part of the race and ran probably as well as he ever has. Badge of Silver, who one has to give credit for coming back from the dead many times, was a very lucky second.

Well it seems we're all in agreement then. Before this race I was trying to predict which horse would run well and which would be off, between Silver Train and Badge of Silver, and as it turns out they both answered the call on the big day. Man did Silver train tear it up. For a moment I thought I saw BOS with enough momentum to possible get past Discreet Cat. That moment closed quickly.
That's a race we won't soon forget.

ateamstupid · #34 11-26-2006, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by eurobounce

Who cares how fast he is. I never understood this point. If a horse wins wins wins and wins Graded races then who cares what his times are.

Absolutely. Let's burn all clocks and just call them all winners. That's genius.

Danzig · #35 11-26-2006, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DiscreetCat=Monster

Yea your right, good thing Gomez didn't bust the whip on his a s s and break the world record.

you are aware that dr fager smashed the world record while his jock sat on him like a statue the entire race, aren't you? if you think a midget hitting a horse with a stick translates into far faster times, you might want to find a new sport to follow...

ateamstupid · #36 11-26-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dixie Porter

Now that's the first intelligent post you've made..............

Nice. I'm still waiting on yours.

Seriously, is there anything that makes you feel more correct than having Dixie disagree with you?

ArlJim78 · #37 11-26-2006, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig188

you are aware that dr fager smashed the world record while his jock sat on him like a statue the entire race, aren't you? if you think a midget hitting a horse with a stick translates into far faster times, you might want to find a new sport to follow...

we should be so lucky..