Funny, Considering the Number of Entries I Thought He Retired Years Ago

[Riot]

Well then you guys should be happy he's gone, and not around clouding your forms with horses to readily bet against

Originally Posted by Riot

Well then you guys should be happy he's gone, and not around clouding your forms with horses to readily bet against

So when did you join PETA?

[slotdirt]

Before someone reminds me I need to let it go, I'm sure A Huevo really appreciated how Dickinson had his welfare in mind when he ran over the sloppiest track in history off a year long layoff in the 2005 WV Breeders Classic.

[reese]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Before someone reminds me I need to let it go, I'm sure A Huevo really appreciated how Dickinson had his welfare in mind when he ran over the sloppiest track in history off a year long layoff in the 2005 WV Breeders Classic.

My thoughts exactly when anyone "extols" the virtues of Dickinson.

How about tied for the worst Wood winner with... Tapit vs Buddha..one and out

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by reese

How about tied for the worst Wood winner with... Tapit vs Buddha..one and out

Irgun?

[Scav]

I can't believe no one has mentioned Bellamy Road. Biggest bias/weather induced win in my history of life. A close second is the great Sinister Minister

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by Scav

I can't believe no one has mentioned Bellamy Road. Biggest bias/weather induced win in my history of life. A close second is the great Sinister Minister

Bellamy Road is light years from being the worst horse to ever win the Wood.

Sinister Minister's Blue Grass win was also FAR more bias induced.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Scav

I can't believe no one has mentioned Bellamy Road. Biggest bias/weather induced win in my history of life. A close second is the great Sinister Minister

And what great act of nature caused his unbelievable second place finish in the Travers off a virtual four month layoff?

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Scav

I can't believe no one has mentioned Bellamy Road. Biggest bias/weather induced win in my history of life. A close second is the great Sinister Minister

I laughed.

To compare an excellent horse like Bellamy Road to a complete fluke like SM is crazy. Bellamy Road actually ran very well in the Derby.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Irgun?

Irgun would have dusted the likes of Adonis, Bob and John, and Storm Tower

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

So when did you join PETA?

That statement makes no contextual sense whatsoever.

[ArlJim78]

count me as one who didn't know he was still training.

Originally Posted by Riot

That statement makes no contextual sense whatsoever.

Coming from someone who used welfare and jumps trainer in the same post I'll take that as a compliment.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Coming from someone who used welfare and jumps trainer in the same post I'll take that as a compliment.

Ahhh ... so you think jumping horses is cruel?

Originally Posted by Riot

Ahhh ... so you think jumping horses is cruel?

I have a problem with you speaking for Dickinson. His first priority is the welfare of his horses? Really? Let's be honest with ourselves...if his first priority was the welfare of horses he wouldn't be in a business where they are put at risk.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Let's be honest with ourselves...if his first priority was the welfare of horses he wouldn't be in a business where they are put at risk.

Tough to argue with this.

Dickinson's first priority is to make money. There is nothing wrong with this. However, this is the important point that seems to be being glossed over. Mr. Dickinson can, does, and will make a great deal of money from the proliferation of synthetic surfaces. His second priority is to enable his first priority to be successful.

The overall welfare of horses is way down the actual list of his priorities.

[Riot]

I have a problem with you speaking for Dickinson.

I obviously didn't speak for Dickinson. I most obviously spoke my own opinion, based upon my own observations, when I said, "I've .... "

His first priority is the welfare of his horses? Really? Let's be honest with ourselves...if his first priority was the welfare of horses he wouldn't be in a business where they are put at risk.

I asked you if you thought jumping horses was cruel. You haven't answered directly. Do you think so, or not? Your reply above is confusing: do you think racing horses (not over jumps) is cruel, or not?