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Originally Posted by GenuineRisk
Yeah, as a Street Sense fan, I was also pretty glum that day.
The breeding thing really gets to a fan, though. I loved Street Sense, was sooo bummed when he lost the Preakness, and then when he didn't come to the Belmont, hopped entirely off the bandwagon because I figured what was the point in cheering for a horse whom I knew would only be around for a few more races? It's the hard thing-you get so emotionally attached to your favorites and then they're gone, just a few races after you had a chance to discover them. Sometimes I feel being a racing fan means living in a continual state of fear of disappointment.  And yet we still get back up after the inevitable disappointment and look for a new horse to champion. We're either eternally optimistic or very masochistic. Or both.
I think the people here get vocal on a public forum because for a lot of us, it's the only chance we really have to spend time with fellow racing fans, and you get overly excited talking about something you love so much. How lovely that you've had all night bull sessions on racing- for many of us, that's just not an option- not enough racing fans in our circles. So we yell and vent and brag and bemoan here. |
not one horse has gained any fandom from me this year. i didn't warm to any of them. liked hard spun last year, but that was due to his sire more than anything. not many danzigs left to cheer on.
in the last year, i've only really gotten excited for a few races. every dee tee race, and last years' belmont.
this year? yawn