Bo Rail gets the boot on Mine that Bird

[pointman]

Can't fault the Bird's connections, Borel should have been given the Bird already. Lets face it, it is not like Borel is such a great rider that they should be at his whim with a horse of this quality and there are plenty of better riders who will commit to this horse. Good for Wooley and company for this move.

[letswastemoney]

It's not everyday that a rider doesn't want a horse that finishes in the money in all 3 triple crown events. Wow.

[eajinabi]

Originally Posted by pointman

Can fault the Bird's connections, The Bird should have been given to Borel already. Lets face it, it is not like The Bird is such a great horse that they should be at his whim with a jockey of this quality and there are plenty of better horses who Borel will commit to. Good for Borel and company for this move.

FTFY

[jwkniska]

Per HRTV. Leparoux is now on Mine That Bird

[10 pnt move up]

definitely an upgrade

[chucklestheclown]

Thought it was Mike Smith?

[pointman]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

FTFY

Yeah, a horse that wins the Kentucky Derby and places in the Preakness and Belmont really can't by that good. Are you one of those that bets "Borail" on any horse he gets on?

[CSC]

Chantal Sutherland - Casey Lambert - Calvin Borel - Mike Smith...

Horse hasn't had much luck with riders...what an average group.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by CSC

Chantal Sutherland - Casey Lambert - Calvin Borel - Mike Smith...

Horse hasn't had much luck with riders...what an average group.

what an average horse

[CSC]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

what an average horse

This year? I think he's done more than to be considered an average horse. No one is in the league of Rachel Alexandra(my unbiased viewpoint) 'halo effect' or not.

[johnny pinwheel]

Originally Posted by CSC

This year? I think he's done more than to be considered an average horse. No one is in the league of Rachel Alexandra(my unbiased viewpoint) 'halo effect' or not.

i don't know losing by a length and 1/2 when mike smith was blocked early. this horse is in everyones league and proved it by running in the money in all three races. i actually think he wins that race at 1 1/4 miles. the horses that are NOT in her league are the chumps they set her up against and she beats by 20! the three year old males are going to get bigger and better, some of the contenders have been racing for just a few months. shes out of her league with the fillies but i would not jump to any conclusions just yet, theres plenty of racing left this summer. curlin could not beat rags to riches in june, in october no one could touch him ! if MTB stays healthy along with Summer bird and some of the others this thing is far from being decided.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

what an average horse

yes, average horses always finish in the money in all three triple crown events.. including winning the main one...

Not a "great" horse... but far above average!

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

yes, average horses always finish in the money in all three triple crown events.. including winning the main one...

Not a "great" horse... but far above average!

As horses who hit the board in all three triple crown races, a very nice achievement in itself, he is average. I dare you to name horses who have done that, that you would say are worse then he is...that makes him average relative to his paper record in my book.

I love it when people want to just read a post, they know the context it was used, but reply as if they dont. Its pretty obvious compared to the 5k claimer at River Downs he is exceptional, duh....but he is average historically compared to others with similar accomplishments. I would take it a step further and say he is average compared to the best horses in his generation, that would be horses like Zenyatta and Rachael Alexandra.

[johnny pinwheel]

Originally Posted by pointman

Can't fault the Bird's connections, Borel should have been given the Bird already. Lets face it, it is not like Borel is such a great rider that they should be at his whim with a horse of this quality and there are plenty of better riders who will commit to this horse. Good for Wooley and company for this move.

right on! what rider is worth getting jerked around on. the horse is a major player with any jockey. people get carried away with the rider, the horse does the running its not like MTB is on borels back! plus, besides CD borel is pretty average!