Is This Finally The End Of Giacomo Goo-Gooism?

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Slewstoo

Exactly...

I'm not complaining about it. It was my own damn fault for not picking Giacomo to win the derby. Nobody else. I actually really like the colt a lot. He's got great conformation and I'm hoping he makes it as a stallion. I'd love to see him win some more races, so he gets a better book of mares, because IMO, we need some "new" blood like his in the breeding shed.

[Slewstoo]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I'm not complaining about it. It was my own damn fault for not picking Giacomo to win the derby. Nobody else. I actually really like the colt a lot. He's got great conformation and I'm hoping he makes it as a stallion. I'd love to see him win some more races, so he gets a better book of mares, because IMO, we need some "new" blood like his in the breeding shed.

It wasn't your fault Alex should have won the race, he was easily the best horse in the race, but got compromised due to circumstances.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Slewstoo

It wasn't your fault Alex should have won the race, he was easily the best horse in the race, but got compromised due to circumstances.

See, I don't agree on that, although I think Alex is a nice horse. The best horse in the race was Bellamy Road and HE got compromised.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

See, I don't agree on that, although I think Alex is a nice horse. The best horse in the race was Bellamy Road and HE got compromised.

That horse was going to get compromised every time he wasn't loose on the lead. Too bad it is looking less likely everyday that we'll ever see him on the track again.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

That horse was going to get compromised every time he wasn't loose on the lead. Too bad it is looking less likely everyday that we'll ever see him on the track again.

Be nice!

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

That horse was going to get compromised every time he wasn't loose on the lead. Too bad it is looking less likely everyday that we'll ever see him on the track again.

I know. It's a damn shame. The talent really was there on him IMO (although the maturity may not have been.)

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

That horse was going to get compromised every time he wasn't loose on the lead. Too bad it is looking less likely everyday that we'll ever see him on the track again.

Yeah it was definitely that and not the splint he popped.(said with a huge roll of the eyes)

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by oracle80

Yeah it was definitely that and not the splint he popped.(said with a huge roll of the eyes)

Perhaps....but I highly doubt he would have held up after that pace whether he had a popped splint or not.

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Perhaps....but I highly doubt he would have held up after that pace whether he had a popped splint or not.

Thats like saying that perhaps a tennis player may not have won a match whether he pulled a hamstring or not. Do you realize the sheer insanity involved with speculating on what a horse with a popped splint may have done without it? Before yo go out today for a jog, take a big ****ing hammer and bash your shin or ankle with it. Then get back to us after your jog and let us know how it went.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Perhaps....but I highly doubt he would have held up after that pace whether he had a popped splint or not.

I don't agree. I think he would have held on. He finished 7th, injured. Not too bad considering the pace.

[Slewstoo]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

That horse was going to get compromised every time he wasn't loose on the lead. Too bad it is looking less likely everyday that we'll ever see him on the track again.

I agree, the first mistake was the "farm manager" taking over his training regime and relieving Zito. The farm manager always came off very arrogantly in all of his interviews making up excuses for Bellamy Road. Don't get me wrong Bellamy has alot of talent but I don't think he was ever as good as the Wood made him appear.

P.S. Alex was clearly the best horse in the race

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Slewstoo

I agree, the first mistake was the "farm manager" taking over his training regime and relieving Zito. The farm manager always came off very arrogantly in all of his interviews making up excuses for Bellamy Road. Don't get me wrong Bellamy has alot of talent but I don't think he was ever as good as the Wood made him appear.

P.S. Alex was clearly the best horse in the race

Slews are you looking for a fight here?

To this day, even now that Bellamy has been taken from him, Zito says he is the most talented horse he had to work with and I think Zito has seen his fair share of talent throught his years. (he is the trainer of Sun King after all )

[Slewstoo]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Slews are you looking for a fight here?

To this day, even now that Bellamy has been taken from him, Zito says he is the most talented horse he had to work with and I think Zito has seen his fair share of talent throught his years. (he is the trainer of Sun King after all )

Hey Sightseek! I've heard Zito say that on numerous occassions too, but remember he did say that Sun King was his favorite!

I see that you're not arguing the fact that Alex was clearly the best horse in the Derby though