2009 Breeders' Cup

[pba1817]

Originally Posted by CSC

When will Kent D ever learn, I'm sure this was missed with the focus on Zenyatta, he once again stopped riding a horse (Summer Bird) who may or may not have finshed 3rd in the Classic with a more vigorous ride approx 25 yds prior to the finish line.

Summer Bird had zero chance at staying ahead of Twice Over...

[CSC]

Originally Posted by pba1817

Summer Bird had zero chance at staying ahead of Twice Over...

I wouldn't say that, whether it is a 0% chance or a 30-40% chance is probably more accurate, someone should tell Kent D people do play Tri's or show bet in races.

[slotdirt]

BC '06 in L-ville was a balmy like 43 degrees at post time for the Classic.

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

BC '06 in L-ville was a balmy like 43 degrees at post time for the Classic.

The Breeders' Cup is about horses and racing, not the weather. I had a blast at both the '06 and '07 Breeders' Cup despite the less than beach-like weather. When you're having fun, the weather is an afterthought.

[NTamm1215]

It might be -3 at CD next year but I'll be there, no doubt about it.

NT

[randallscott35]

Yeah I love Drape saying he'd like to see it permanently at SA.....What a nightmare.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Yeah I love Drape saying he'd like to see it permanently at SA.....What a nightmare.

If they go back to dirt at SA it should go on a

SA
CHurch
Bel
X

rotation.. with x of course being monmouth, lone star, or whatever.

I wish they had not shrunk Gulfstream.. the '99 BC was a blast there!

[slotdirt]

Hey, I'm not saying I won't be there next year at CD, but there's no denying that it's more likely to be cold there than at Santa Anita.

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Yeah I love Drape saying he'd like to see it permanently at SA.....What a nightmare.

If there was no such thing as dirt racing in America, I might hear this argument.

But also the BC is about recognizing stars and champions, and those stars and champions come from all over. Every racetrack in America contributes to the big picture of horse racing and therefore should have a chance to host the big event.

It's kind of like the US Open... they use a few of the same courses because they work so well, but when you venture outside the box and try a Bethpage Black, you can really hit a home run.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

It might be -3 at CD next year but I'll be there, no doubt about it.
NT

me too!!!