Jerry Brown's letter to TDN on HOY discussion

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Originally Posted by kgar311

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Thats a pretty strong accusation, you have proof?? I would like to say it was a piece of **** second rate surface that doesnt belong in racing caused a very good horse to look mediocre.
Or was Tiago that much of a better racehorse than Curlin

Did you see Curlin's 2 races prior to last yrs Classic?

[kgar311]

Originally Posted by CSC

Did you see Curlin's 2 races prior to last yrs Classic?

and?

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Originally Posted by kgar311

and?

He looked great huh...

[kgar311]

Originally Posted by CSC

He looked great huh...

How much did he lose those races by?

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Originally Posted by kgar311

and?

I think you are assuming that it was solely the surface and not that he was showing signs of slowing down prior to that race.

[kgar311]

Originally Posted by CSC

I think you are assuming that it was solely the surface and not that he was showing signs of slowing down prior to that race.

Im really not going to get into an argument with you if you think that there is no difference between dirt and poly, you have truly shown your ignorance on this matter with that post.

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Originally Posted by kgar311

Im really not going to get into an argument with you if you think that there is no difference between dirt and poly, you have truly shown your ignorance on this matter with that post.

Wait a minute not so quick, you are so anti-poly that you disregard other factors for the failure of Curlin in the classic, that to me shows more ignorance than just blindly blaming it on the surface.

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by CSC

Wait a minute not so quick, you are so anti-poly that you disregard other factors for the failure of Curlin in the classic, that to me shows more ignorance than just blindly blaming it on the surface.

I believe Curlin's form was declining and was further compounded by the surface. It wasn't an "exposure" of the horse's true abilities, however.

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Originally Posted by Travis Stone

I believe Curlin's form was declining and was further compounded by the surface. It wasn't an "exposure" of the horse's true abilities, however.

We agree on this one Travis, I can't remember his exact beyer from the race but it wasn't far off his normal numbers for the yr post Dubai. It also didn't help that Albarado made a very premature move that may have suited dirt races, but rarely works on synth.

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Originally Posted by Travis Stone

I believe Curlin's form was declining and was further compounded by the surface. It wasn't an "exposure" of the horse's true abilities, however.

How about a rider deciding to commence his run to the lead on the turn? If he waits he is right there with the other two euro horses....and yes his form was declining, he handled the surface fine.

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Originally Posted by CSC

Did you see Curlin's 2 races prior to last yrs Classic?

This is Asumussen, shouldn't it just be assumed all his horses are on something illegal....as Byk said give them the benefit of doubt until there is reason not to....with this guy he has more reasons than anyone the past decade.

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Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

This is Asumussen, shouldn't it just be assumed all his horses are on something illegal....as Byk said give them the benefit of doubt until there is reason not to....with this guy he has more reasons than anyone the past decade.

Probably true.