Smarty Jones Classic

slotdirt · #1 03-20-2007, 09:53 AM

I don't know, I don't have a problem naming races after the sport's stalwarts. I don't know about calling it a classic though. What's so classic about a race being run for the first time?

Anywho, if there is a stakes race in the USA named for Shecky Greene, why not name one for Smarty Jones?

randallscott35 · #2 03-20-2007, 09:55 AM

Horses like Four Star Dave should get a races named after them. Unique horses with unique careers.

NTamm1215 · #3 03-20-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

Horses like Four Star Dave should get a races named after them. Unique horses with unique careers.

Fourstardave does have a race named after him at Saratoga. It used to be on the Travers undercard but now runs towards the beginning of the meet. Sunday, August 5th is the date this year.

NT

randallscott35 · #4 03-20-2007, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Fourstardave does have a race named after him at Saratoga. It used to be on the Travers undercard but now runs towards the beginning of the meet. Sunday, August 5th is the date this year.

NT

Yes, that was my point.

slotdirt · #5 03-20-2007, 10:00 AM

Fourstardave does have a race named after him.

The bigger problem I have is when a race named after an all-time great like Sir Barton is changed.

randallscott35 · #6 03-20-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

Fourstardave does have a race named after him.

The bigger problem I have is when a race named after an all-time great like Sir Barton is changed.

Where am I? Slot, that's why I used him as an example.

Cajungator26 · #7 03-20-2007, 10:02 AM

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Where am I? Slot, that's why I used him as an example.

I had to read it again to get where you were coming from.

blackthroatedwind · #8 03-20-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

Fourstardave does have a race named after him.

The bigger problem I have is when a race named after an all-time great like Sir Barton is changed.

While I really don't care in the great scheme of things I happen to agree with you. To change the Sir Barton to the Barbaro was pandering IMO.

On the other hand, it could be argued that it a reasonable updating to appeal to new fans. However, I think it is a shame that racing has done such a poor job of remembering its history and attempting to find some way to educate fans about it. Seabiscuit is far from the only interesting story out there about racing history.

slotdirt · #9 03-20-2007, 10:06 AM

I think the Cigar Mile is a great name for the race. I also don't mind that there's a Shecky Greene Stakes run for like $40k each year even though most of today's racing fans have any idea who Shecky Greene is or was, at least the horse that is.

What am I saying? If some HBPA or track or Jockey Club wants to name a stakes race after a horse, then so be it. It's their prerogative.

#10 03-20-2007, 10:08 AM

Awww they should've named it the Scott Lake Handicap

blackthroatedwind · #11 03-20-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Fourstardave does have a race named after him at Saratoga. It used to be on the Travers undercard but now runs towards the beginning of the meet. Sunday, August 5th is the date this year.

NT

Well, the Fourstardave used to be known as the Daryl's Joy, and considering Fourstardave's Saratoga connection that was a change that seemed more than fair ( though, of course, I never liked him ).

Cajungator26 · #12 03-20-2007, 10:02 AM

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Well, the Fourstardave used to be known as the Daryl's Joy, and considering Fourstardave's Saratoga connection that was a change that seemed more than fair ( though, of course, I never liked him ).

I did. He moved so pretty with such fluidity to his stride.