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10-07-2006, 09:20 PM
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Weren't there some posters, myself not particularly included, that seemed to think Bluegrass Cat was a very good horse? Bernardini laughed at him.
Believe me, I wish there was better competition for Bernardini, but he certainly seems to be winning with the utmost of ease against these less than stellar fields. No doubt it's unfortunate that Invasor didn't show up today, and/or there wasn't a tougher field in the JCGC, but I can't fault Bernardini. He's at least a very good horse and sorry if I don't agree with the poster who feels he's inferior to both Roses in May and Saint Liam. I think he is a better horse than both of them. Plus he has a different vet than the one they shared. 
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10-07-2006, 07:02 PM
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Dylan Thomas is Danehill out of a Diesis mare. Whoever decided to run this horse on dirt based on a few poly workouts -- pathetic. A disgrace.
I still bet against Bernardini in the Classic. A total hype job. Throw a full field against him with solid fractions and I say that this horse won't have anything left. He won't know what hit him.
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10-07-2006, 07:05 PM
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The best i have seen
Bernardini is the best horse that i have seen IMO... Been going to the races since Affirmed and Alydar.....
He just does it with ease...... What a treat.... 
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#4
10-07-2006, 07:09 PM
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I agree. Best ride of the day, imo, was Gomez on Aussie. Super ride! Bern...no words could say more. No whip, no urging...just easily. Savor this one.
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#5
10-07-2006, 07:18 PM
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People say that they want to see good horses, that the 70's was the golden era and why can't we get those types again. Yet, when a horse with enormous and still untapped ability emerges, who may yet (if he runs as an older horse) join the ranks of the truly great, people are unhappy. I conclude, therefore, that people do not really want to see great horses; they want to see their own favorites become great, but if a horse that they don't particularly identify with shows that kind of quality, forget about it. The sour grapes start to appear.
I was at the track today (Bernardini looked gorgeous as always - he pranced to the post, neck arched.........spectacular) and one girl who always seemed to be where I was said "I'm still not impressed". I figure she must post on message boards. Frankly, the 2nd through 4th quarters were pretty stiff - 23 and change for each, I believe. Bernardini was routinely brilliant- Wandering Boy ran well and Bernardini just romped
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#6
10-07-2006, 07:26 PM
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There's no way Bernardini would have beaten Ghostzapper in the BC Classic. No way. Or St. Liam, or Roses in May. He has an easy chance to do it compared with what other 3 year olds have faced in the Classic. He's been very lucky. That might change soon depending on what Romans does with Bright One. Or the sheiks do with Discreet Cat.
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#7
10-07-2006, 07:55 PM
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congratulations to bernardini on the first walkover at belmont since spectacular bid in 1980.
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10-07-2006, 08:13 PM
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And then everyone can chant the Bernardini mantra. "He's so great -- he came home in a hand ride". If you're a big Bernardini booster enjoy the next few weeks . . . because November 4th the hype ends.
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#9
10-07-2006, 09:20 PM
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Agree DTS
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It is not only who Bernardini beats and what his time is .... It is much more than that. Not easily explained.... It is how he moves and just the way he races and i have been watching racing for 30 years now.... Obviously he is bred in the purple. Remember, he is just a three year old with only a handful of races. He should move up that much more next year if he ever races as a four year old. I respect people with their opinions and i can accept if you do not believe Bernardini is not the best horse you have ever seen, but to say he is not a great horse is just pure non-sense. As far as Go Go Gomez goes, he is just in a zone right now. Rides are incredible and is always one to fear no matter what his odds are... Johnny V. had a pretty spectacular day also..... PSH
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#10
10-07-2006, 09:23 PM
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Yeah, that ride on Aussie Rules was flawless. I thought the best part was how quickly he righted the horse after breaking slowly and easily mitigated how much it hurt the horse.
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#11
10-08-2006, 11:29 AM
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Yesterday was......
A day of impressive performances, I agree about Gomez's great ride on Aussie Rules, magnificent! Toughest trip of the day would have to go to Prado on Frost Dawn, total box in on the rail, gonna be watching that one next time out, with hopefully a better trip. Bernardini of course didn't get a true test, he's a great horse no question, just can't wait to he how he performs when other quality horses take a run at em. I think he will shine on BC day, but the competition level will be a bigger test than lately, if ever for him.I still so wish we could have seen that stretch run with him and Barbaro, it would have been fantastic IMO.
I think also Lava Man is the real deal, he's done everything he's been ask to do this year, and yes he was hit with the stick down the lane, as C-Nak said just to keep his mind on business. I feel he could have beaten this more impressive field (than Bernardini's competition) whether Corey when to the whip or not. I did think Brother Derek ran a much better race than I thought he would have, but he wasn't getting to Lava Man. Yes he will have to run better in Kentucky, everyone will have to step up their collective games to attempt to challenge Bernardini, but Lava Man has earned respect. Henny Hughs was also very strong, and is ultra class. English Channel's rabbit did what it's was meant to do, another strong performance though from EC. It was Pletcher's day, just an amazing stable this guy has built! Can't wait to see next week, one of my fav's, the late kickin speedball that is Gorella, hope nobody has forgotten about her, she'll be a force on BC day as well IMO.
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#12
10-07-2006, 07:13 PM
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His Preakness was solid -- but no record time. The field folded. It would have been very interesting without the injury to Barbaro. Frankly, I think Smarty Jones ran a better Preakness. Yet he was never hailed as "very special", or "great", or whatever. The hype machine is all over Bernardini to get the public's mind off Barbaro.
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10-08-2006, 11:35 AM
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10-08-2006, 11:56 AM
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