Horse of the Year

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by Withers

Say Big Brown does win the Belmont, becomes the first TC winner in 30 years, and (obviously) immediately retires to Three Chimneys. Say Curlin stays in training for the rest of the year, wins another race overseas and then say, a second BC Classic and becomes the leading money earner of all time.

I don't know about anyone else, but I will be extremely urked/pissed if Big Brown gets HOY. Pity if his owners ideals about taking advantage of Curlin's potential to showcase Kentucky and our horse racing get overshadowed by a brilliant 3YO who goes straight to the shed...

I agree but I also look at these awards like Grammys
they mean nothing. So far Curlin has only easily won the DWC

I wish him luck the rest of the year. Don't think there are any plans to run him on poly. So no BC trip.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

I agree but I also look at these awards like Grammys
they mean nothing. So far Curlin has only easily won the DWC

I wish him luck the rest of the year. Don't think there are any plans to run him on poly. So no BC trip.

They do mean nothing. Just be happy that you are able to witness a 4 year old campaign by Curlin.

[Withers]

Hey, I'm THRILLED we are watching Curlin run at 4. I just hope that he and the owner get the recognition they deserve for the horse's achievements at 4. Curlin's owner, unlike most, is actually being "sporting" about his approach to managing the horse. It's such an unusual approach that I don't know if we appreciate it anymore!

[ELA]

Between Curlin and Big Brown -- isn't it as simple a question as "who do you hate more?" -- LOL.

Eric

[the_fat_man]

CURLIN, so underappreciated at 3

and everyone's superstar at 4.

This game is easy.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Horse of the week...not BIG Brown, but
KICKIN N SCREAMIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheSpyder]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Horse of the week...not BIG Brown, but
KICKIN N SCREAMIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This isn't subliminal advertising for your shoes, is it?

Spyder

[ELA]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

You're forgetting the only reason he's running is because of the holdup with the court proceedings. They are forced to be "sporting".

LOL. I like that.

The "unusal" aspect is interesting though.

Eric