Much ado about nothing
 

This ridiculous argument over the meaning of the word "vulgar" reminds me a lot of the situation where a staffer in the Washington D.C.'s mayor's office was publicly ostracized and eventually resigned for using the word "niggardly" to describe a a budget in a public staff meeting. Before getting in an uproar it's pretty helpful to actually know what the word means.

maybe next april he can buy the top 25 in graded earnings....he'll win the derby for sure! wonder if it would feel so good that way?

a shame...i remember that story, and am reminded of it at times when people mis-hear, or misunderstand someone else. hysteria ensues, when the dust clears everyone wonders what the heck happened....

Thank god that never happens on the internet.

Why would I care if you asked him to the point of wondering if you had? Sounds silly. I don't really care about your interpretation of what he said. Why would I? I did send him that email (perhaps you are already aware of that.... (shall I entertain that for a bit?)) and if he replies that's fine; if not, well that's fine too.

It's got to be thrilling to you that Bababoo has mustered up behind you. I'm reminded of an old proverb, "In the kingdom of the blind, the one eyed man is King."

As for not paying enough attention to Baba, et al, ditto. Hope that covers it sufficiently for you. And frankly, the last thing I'd care to do is "egg" anyone on. I expressed my thoughts, you saw reason to respond as you did, etc....

Next time I offend you, I'll make sure to find some obscure use of the offensive term that translates into some term of endearment. That way, you and Baba can segue into recess unencumbered by unhappy thoughts.

It upset Marion so much that he turned to hookers and crack.

b!tch set me up....

I dont care who owns them as long as I can bet on them.

i know this,
when handicapping the owner line is one of the last things I look at, and its really just more about curiousity.


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I actually do pay some attention when it comes to first time starters. I'm not sure it helps a great deal but it feels like with some of the bigger trainers ( say Pletcher for example ) there are definitely owners that feel more likely to pop first out. It's hardly an exact science but I think if you paid a little more attention you might develop a bit of a feel.

ok, fair enough.
i look, its just not something I weigh too heavily unless there is a significant trend I have noticed in trainer/owner combo.
thanks for the advice.


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I agree. It's impossible, assuming no " information ", to weigh it very heavily. I guess it's sort of a final decision maker.

Back to the Sheikhs purchasing geldings, I've read that one did offer to purchase Lava Man at some point last year for $1.5 Million. That offer has been discussed in the mainstream press, but I am not going to go research it now.

Unbelievable lack of knowledge/research from some before making comments merely to damn the Sheikhs.
Sheikh Mo has bought Formal Decree and Stage Gift, both progressive geldings, in the past few days.

It's just good to know the Sheik will buy any horse. I, for one, was concerned for a second.