The Saudi Cup

Dahoss · #1 02-20-2021, 10:08 AM

In my opinion the Saudi Cup and its coverage is EVERYTHING wrong with the sport right now wrapped into one.

First this article, where I hope the writer had on knee pads and doesn’t have a gag reflex

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-rac..._medium=social

You have ABR sending over “correspondents” to cover it and are taking pictures all proud of themselves. Meanwhile women in Saudi Arabia have less rights than dogs here.

But hey...it’s a lifestyle

Left Bank · #2 02-20-2021, 10:57 AM

Is that Travis calling the races?? Sounds like him

Left Bank · #3 02-20-2021, 11:00 AM

And after one minute of investigation, yes, it is him. Congrats TRAVIS!!!
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-rac...call-saudi-cup

Alabama Stakes · #4 02-20-2021, 11:06 AM

Why can’t these idiots understand that the 1 hoss should be in post position 1. It’s not that tough. Dubai must be the most lucked place ever. No betting ?

knickslions2 · #5 02-20-2021, 11:20 AM

Shame we have to have a solid race like this in that place. With that being said and the American horses most likely the winners the 11 at 40-1 is intriguing. Going to put Tvg money back small wager on him and bet in exacta with knicks go

moses · #6 02-20-2021, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by knickslions2

Shame we have to have a solid race like this in that place. With that being said and the American horses most likely the winners the 11 at 40-1 is intriguing. Going to put Tvg money back small wager on him and bet in exacta with knicks go

I like that bet. I’m putting maybe $10 or $20 on Max Player and hoping for the best.

Alabama Stakes · #7 02-20-2021, 11:35 AM

Tribox and exacta box
4-9-11-13

knickslions2 · #8 02-20-2021, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by moses

I like that bet. I’m putting maybe $10 or $20 on Max Player and hoping for the best.

Good luck Moses

moses · #9 02-20-2021, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by knickslions2

Good luck Moses

Nice one!

knickslions2 · #10 02-20-2021, 11:51 AM

Thanks guys. Only had $10 on it as it was money back race but I’ll take it. Good luck rest of day

King Glorious · #11 02-20-2021, 02:39 PM

I thought Charlatan ran a pretty decent race today.

#12 02-20-2021, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by knickslions2

Shame we have to have a solid race like this in that place. With that being said and the American horses most likely the winners the 11 at 40-1 is intriguing. Going to put Tvg money back small wager on him and bet in exacta with knicks go

Nice Pic!

Great Ride!

#13 02-20-2021, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dahoss

In my opinion the Saudi Cup and its coverage is EVERYTHING wrong with the sport right now wrapped into one.

First this article, where I hope the writer had on knee pads and doesn’t have a gag reflex

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-rac..._medium=social

You have ABR sending over “correspondents” to cover it and are taking pictures all proud of themselves. Meanwhile women in Saudi Arabia have less rights than dogs here.

But hey...it’s a lifestyle

How is women in Saudi Arabia not having rights a reflection of horse racing?
Did you not see the great ride Hollie Doyle gave in her win? There were 7 female jockeys riding in the Saudi Cup card. This is progress in that country in comparison to years past. It was a great event and more of these international events should be advocated.

moses · #14 02-20-2021, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by helicopter11

How is women in Saudi Arabia not having rights a reflection of horse racing?
Did you not see the great ride Hollie Doyle gave in her win? There were 7 female jockeys riding in the Saudi Cup card. This is progress in that country in comparison to years past. It was a great event and more of these international events should be advocated.

Personally, it just sort of seems like people in horse racing will turn a blind eye to anything if there is money to be made or entertainment to be had.

I don’t think it’s exclusive to horse racing though.

Dahoss · #15 02-20-2021, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by helicopter11

How is women in Saudi Arabia not having rights a reflection of horse racing?
Did you not see the great ride Hollie Doyle gave in her win? There were 7 female jockeys riding in the Saudi Cup card. This is progress in that country in comparison to years past. It was a great event and more of these international events should be advocated.

Moses hit the nail on the head but yeah...let’s ignore basic human right atrocities, the murder of journalists, raping of women, etc...because they threw a bunch of money at some races.

It’s 2021...I’m not going to celebrate a country allowing a woman to ride as some sort of victory when the other 364 days a year women are treated like dirt.

cakes44 · #16 02-20-2021, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dahoss

Moses hit the nail on the head but yeah...let’s ignore basic human right atrocities, the murder of journalists, raping of women, etc...because they threw a bunch of money at some races.

It’s 2021...I’m not going to celebrate a country allowing a woman to ride as some sort of victory when the other 364 days a year women are treated like dirt.

Yeah I don’t give two sh!ts about that stuff, but I definitely care about Knicks Go not have the good Brad Cox stuff today.

#17 02-20-2021, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dahoss

Moses hit the nail on the head but yeah...let’s ignore basic human right atrocities, the murder of journalists, raping of women, etc...because they threw a bunch of money at some races.

It’s 2021...I’m not going to celebrate a country allowing a woman to ride as some sort of victory when the other 364 days a year women are treated like dirt.

The appropriate response as an individual is not to watch or bet on the event. People can choose to participate or not based on their own choices.

Dahoss · #18 02-20-2021, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by helicopter11

The appropriate response as an individual is not to watch or bet on the event. People can choose to participate or not based on their own choices.

You said it was a great event....but are now telling me the appropriate response was to not watch or bet.

I guess I’m confused. Either way...thanks for telling me what the appropriate response is.

Benny · #19 02-20-2021, 07:42 PM

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moses · #20 02-20-2021, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dahoss

Moses hit the nail on the head but yeah...let’s ignore basic human right atrocities, the murder of journalists, raping of women, etc...because they threw a bunch of money at some races.

It’s 2021...I’m not going to celebrate a country allowing a woman to ride as some sort of victory when the other 364 days a year women are treated like dirt.

Before anyone calls me a hypocrite, I did make a small wager on the race and watched. Obviously that doesn’t make it the right thing to do.