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Old 01-22-2008, 04:43 PM
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The more I look at it, the more I like.

Your eye should travel in a circle, and it does here. Breeders' Cup, up and around the horses head (I like the horse... much better than some of the awful TC logos) to the 25 at the bottom.

At first i thought the 25 was too big but it does have the proper weight to it.

The question of the 2008 being off centered is a good point and while i agree it should be moved over slightly, I don't actually think it's off at all.

It's an illusion..... I think it's because of the white space between the words World and Championship on top and the heaviness of the 8 that anchors the bottom inside the circle, AND the open side of the 2 gives that side and even lighter feel so that the whole thing looks outta whack when it's really not.

Another problem (shut up, i am NOT overly-critical) is the color of the 2008... I'd change it around, have that on top, World Championship at the bottom, and the same color. Again, a weight issue. Balance, damnit... it's all about composition, movement, and balance.

At least the circle is aesthetically pleasing and the horse has movement.

Okay why don't i just go run along now and leave the nice thread alone.....
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Old 01-22-2008, 05:15 PM
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It is classic and simple. I like it!

It is much better than some of the ones of the past. The focus should be the horse racing and not the location of the event.
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Old 01-22-2008, 05:58 PM
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I like it. I hate when they try to make things to gaudy or flashy. Simple is really more classy anyday.
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Old 01-22-2008, 06:33 PM
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shouldn't the logo be green?
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Every Logo is better than the 2012 Olympic games
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Old 01-22-2008, 09:40 PM
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That is quite possibly the ugliest logo I have ever seen...
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Old 01-22-2008, 09:57 PM
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isn't 2012 supposed to be the end of the world according to the Mayan calendar.
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Old 01-22-2008, 09:59 PM
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isn't 2012 supposed to be the end of the world according to the Mayan calendar.
Can anyone confirm that this is the first "Mayan calendar" reference in the history of DerbyTrail.com?

Well done.
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Old 01-23-2008, 06:16 AM
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isn't 2012 supposed to be the end of the world according to the Mayan calendar.

Those Mayans really know how to keep time!
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Old 01-22-2008, 10:21 PM
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MY EYES!

A variation.....

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Holy Schnikies!!!
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Every Logo is better than the 2012 Olympic games
Well .... it does look like a street map of London.
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Old 01-22-2008, 10:20 PM
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shouldn't the logo be green?
You know your colors!

I think blue was the better choice because green has that sedating quality. Blue is business, power... a little more classic and universal.

I'll shut up now.
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Old 01-23-2008, 07:16 AM
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You know your colors!

I think blue was the better choice because green has that sedating quality. Blue is business, power... a little more classic and universal.

I'll shut up now.

i was just thinking green because it's the color of money. but yeah, that other stuff sounds ok.
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