Rags!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

I'm certainly not willing to compare her to Ruffian or the greatest ever, Kincsem but she certainly has shown almost unlimited potential...we'll see how she does against older and then comparisons may or may not be appropriate!

enough with the Kincsem please.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

enough with the Kincsem please.

Why? She's the standard by which I judge all fillies and mares, you can agree or disagree but my opinion is as valid as your's!

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Why? She's the standard by which I judge all fillies and mares, you can agree or disagree but my opinion is as valid as your's!

How in the world can you compare a Hungarian filly who raced in the 1800's to modern horses? It is not an opinion thing but a relevance thing.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

How in the world can you compare a Hungarian filly who raced in the 1800's to modern horses? It is not an opinion thing but a relevance thing.

No doubt about it.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

How in the world can you compare a Hungarian filly who raced in the 1800's to modern horses? It is not an opinion thing but a relevance thing.

Obviously we disagree...!

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Obviously we disagree...!

Ever see her run? Ever see a chart of one of her races? Ever talk to someone that saw her in person? It is like comparing real things to a ghost.

[philcski]

I've seen it all after watching the replay...

Pletcher showed some emotion and excitement!

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Ever see her run? Ever see a chart of one of her races? Ever talk to someone that saw her in person? It is like comparing real things to a ghost.

Look, I've studied racing history as a hobby for 30 years, I know more about Kincsem than most folks know about Secretariat...you are entitled to your opinion but I see no reason to belittle mine. the horse was 54-54 racing males all over Europe and carried up to 168 pounds, say what you will...I believe she was the best!

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Look, I've studied racing history as a hobby for 30 years, I know more about Kincsem than most folks know about Secretariat...you are entitled to your opinion but I see no reason to belittle mine. the horse was 54-54 racing males all over Europe and carried up to 168 pounds, say what you will...I believe she was the best!

Yeah but who'd she beat?... (ducks tomatoes) Kidding! Just teasing Somer. You know I know your fandom of Kincsem from way back. Anybody done a writeup on her? Her achievements merit more attention.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Look, I've studied racing history as a hobby for 30 years, I know more about Kincsem than most folks know about Secretariat...you are entitled to your opinion but I see no reason to belittle mine. the horse was 54-54 racing males all over Europe and carried up to 168 pounds, say what you will...I believe she was the best!

I have no doubt that all that is true but it is like apples and oranges. Maybe her trainer was the Hungarian juice trainer of the day?

Mr. Damper man now appears.

Folks, that was a hell of an exciting race but it was run like a Euro turf race. 6f in 1:15 1/5 ... The stretch was incredible and I thought Curlin did a great job of fighting back and our filly put it right back in his face. This race was a great competition. But it was not a fantastic physical feat. Its very clear both of these horses can run all day long and when the first part of the race is walked through...

It was a great race for horseracing sake though. And if these two happen too meet again against Invasor in the BCC after they have improved even more, joining Street Sense, then we will have seen heaven. I would also like to see how Papi Chullo progresses after today and a new crew. That was a great run today.