CD renames La Troienne (And now renames the Louisville La Troienne!)

[Echo Farm]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Eh, as I said yesterday, I'm still annoyed that they renamed the Sir Barton to the Barbaro. Sir Barton was part of one of the greatest match races in racing history and was posthumously recognized as the first winner of the Triple Crown. Why is Barbaro more worthy of stakes race than was Sir Barton?

Because he died and became a big story.

I wonder if Big Brown had run in the Breeders' Cup and broke down if there would have been a race changed in his honor. Probably not, even though he did more in his career than Barbaro. Big Brown's connections weren't all warm and fuzzy.

Can you imagine what the Barbaro Cult would do if they reinstated the Sir Barton Stakes?