A Sad Day For Racing

[dylbert]

In nearly 40 years of following horse racing, last night's HOY selection was one of my biggest disappointments. I finally posted some derogatory remarks about Zenyatta last night. Previously, I had confidence that Blame's body of work would garner him victory. However, Zenyatta's popularity carried her to Eclipse podium.

It is sad day in racing when those charged with making difficult decisions, such as Eclispse Award winners, pander to public sentiment. The baseball writers are showing true grit by policing the steriod abusers from tainted era. What happened to horse racing voters?

Zenyatta will join Hall of Fame which is her rightful and earned honor. However, I will never recognize her as 2010 HOY. Some have suggested that fans vote on these awards just as fans in other sports vote for all-stars. In Major League Baseball, All-Stars play in an exhibition game. Post-season and HOF selections are made by baseball writers.

Tsk, tsk...