View Full Version : Your one word prediction for the 2009 BC is...
tector
10-10-2009, 07:20 PM
...[fill in the blank].
"Joke", "farce", "disgrace" and "embarrassment" are already taken, sorry.
Has American racing ever been any lower?
TheSpyder
10-10-2009, 07:23 PM
"three"....the winner of four of the races....
Bigsmc
10-10-2009, 07:28 PM
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
King Glorious
10-10-2009, 07:38 PM
"IcantbelievewegotthosestupidAmericanstoreallybelie vethatthepurposeofsynthetictrackswastoincreasesafe tywhenreallyitwassothatwecouldcomeoveranddominatet heirracesandmakethemlooklikefools."
Indian Charlie
10-10-2009, 08:04 PM
WithoutPapers
Cannon Shell
10-10-2009, 08:21 PM
Scavs
RockHardTen1985
10-10-2009, 08:25 PM
2008kentuckyderbyalsoransarelegitintheturfmile.
TheSpyder
10-10-2009, 08:25 PM
scrotum
jballscalls
10-10-2009, 08:26 PM
scintillating
3kings
10-10-2009, 08:31 PM
Europeanwinners
NTamm1215
10-10-2009, 08:31 PM
gladIdidn'tspendthemoneytogo
NT
hockey2315
10-10-2009, 08:53 PM
Eurotrash
RockHardTen1985
10-10-2009, 08:56 PM
Eurotrash
This is kind of silly...
eajinabi
10-10-2009, 10:08 PM
BarryAbramsentersandrunsLethalHeatin5breederscupra ces.
letswastemoney
10-10-2009, 10:53 PM
BarryAbramsentersandrunsLethalHeatin5breederscupra ces.
I wouldn't be surprised if he did
eajinabi
10-10-2009, 11:24 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if he did
Lethal Heat is one gutsy horse and I wouldnt be surprised if she comes in the money in all 5.
tector
10-10-2009, 11:39 PM
gladIdidn'tspendthemoneytogo
NT
Prescientlychosevegasthisyear
Stickhorse
10-11-2009, 12:06 AM
wehatestheprecious..........signedcrybabywhiners
The Indomitable DrugS
10-11-2009, 12:41 AM
Lethal Heat is one gutsy horse and I wouldnt be surprised if she comes in the money in all 5.
The term gutsy normally isn't given to a horse that has lost 8 straight races, hasn't won in over a year, has failed to hit the board in an Opt Claimer as recently as 10 weeks ago, and has never run a Beyer higher than 97.
Her lifetime record when she has gone off at less than 2/1 odds is 0-for-3. Gutsy horses normally gut out wins in situations when they're expected to win.
The only "gutsy" element about her is that she runs on short rest.
PatCummings
10-11-2009, 12:45 AM
Mypersonalwageringhandlewillbesignificantlylowerth isyearthanlastafterseeingGitanoHernandowintheGoodw oodeventhoughitreallywasn'tallthatsurprisingandwil lfinditveryhumorousifaEurocomesoverandbeatsZenyatt a.
chucklestheclown
10-11-2009, 01:36 AM
rain
TitanSooner
10-11-2009, 01:55 AM
beyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbe yersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeye rsbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyers beyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyersbeyers
jms62
10-11-2009, 02:29 AM
GrosslyOverbetEuros
cakes44
10-11-2009, 08:25 AM
clevelandsteamer
Coach Pants
10-11-2009, 09:22 AM
spotteddick
Hickory Hill Hoff
10-11-2009, 09:24 AM
Prediction.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1TxiVhrkZA :rolleyes:
dylbert
10-11-2009, 09:35 AM
exhausting...
declansharbor
10-11-2009, 09:36 AM
Silicone
Danzig
10-11-2009, 09:51 AM
it's the bc. yeah, it won't have some of the best horses there-but isn't that the case every year? i plan to watch it, and enjoy it, and hope to see some memorable finishes.
in a word-entertaining.
NoLuvForPletch
10-11-2009, 09:56 AM
whocares?
RockHardTen1985
10-11-2009, 11:01 AM
it's the bc. yeah, it won't have some of the best horses there-but isn't that the case every year? i plan to watch it, and enjoy it, and hope to see some memorable finishes.
in a word-entertaining.
I agree with you.
brockguy
10-11-2009, 05:16 PM
hot
Thunder Gulch
10-12-2009, 09:37 AM
Nomatterhowdifficultitlooksorhowmuchidislikesynthe ticillstillwageroneveryfreakingracecauseimajunkiel iketherestofyou.
Nomatterhowdifficultitlooksorhowmuchidislikesynthe ticillstillwageroneveryfreakingracecauseimajunkiel iketherestofyou.
thats 3 words:D
Thunder Gulch
10-12-2009, 11:03 AM
thats 3 words:D
I had to take a couple of breaths
ShadowRoll
10-12-2009, 11:19 AM
boycott
Indian Charlie
10-12-2009, 11:35 AM
AllYouCanEatLobsterUpTheStreet
DogsUp
10-12-2009, 12:54 PM
"three"....the winner of four of the races....Europeans
jwkniska
10-12-2009, 01:00 PM
Europeans
I'll 2nd that!
King Glorious
10-12-2009, 01:09 PM
Good time to bring out a quote from last year by BC president Greg Avioli:
Yet Avioli was unfazed by the prospect that top American dirt runners might bypass races on synthetic tracks. The Breeders' Cup's priority is to make itself more of an international event. "International stars," Avioli said, "are better than domestic stars."
That sums things up perfectly. The BC would rather have Sea the Stars than Rachel Alexandra and so they run the races on a surface that would help them achieve that goal. Blame Jackson all you want but you see where the blame should be.
knickslions2
10-12-2009, 03:51 PM
Einsteinwithamajor upset
TitanSooner
10-12-2009, 08:09 PM
areasonforyouwhinerstocrymore
GenuineRisk
10-12-2009, 10:16 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSxihhBzCjk
eajinabi
10-13-2009, 09:23 PM
Silicone
Synthetic Silicone
v j stauffer
10-14-2009, 12:30 AM
FUN
Buckpasser
10-14-2009, 06:20 AM
Lowerhandle
Sightseek
10-14-2009, 08:25 AM
Blech!
cmorioles
10-14-2009, 08:44 AM
apathy
VOL JACK
10-14-2009, 09:56 AM
Im.waiting.on.the.Byk.word.of.the.day.that.I.have. to.look.up.
v j stauffer
10-14-2009, 10:15 AM
Here's another.
Youdon'thavetogoorwtachsoquitwhininhandseewhatjoyc anfindin
watchingthegreatesthorsesandridersintheworlddothei rthing
cmorioles
10-14-2009, 10:18 AM
Here's another.
Youdon'thavetogoorwtachsoquitwhininhandseewhatjoyc anfindin
watchingthegreatesthorsesandridersintheworlddothei rthing
The two best horses in the world aren't coming.
Here is another:
rubber.
freddymo
10-14-2009, 10:21 AM
Here's another.
Youdon'thavetogoorwtachsoquitwhininhandseewhatjoyc anfindin
watchingthegreatesthorsesandridersintheworlddothei rthing
Vic it is embarassing that championship day is on a third surface. At least recognize that this was not in the industry's best interest!
TitanSooner
10-14-2009, 11:20 AM
At least recognize that this was not in the industry's best interest!
http://rantventrant.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/sam.jpg
SAY IT!!!
http://rantventrant.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/sam.jpg
SAY IT!!!
classic 'back to school' reference right there
-bt-
v j stauffer
10-14-2009, 05:17 PM
Vic it is embarassing that championship day is on a third surface. At least recognize that this was not in the industry's best interest!
I can only watch what is put before me. I choose to rejoice in that.
From Hoosiers: "I hope you will cheer for what we are. Not complain about what we are not"
King Glorious
10-14-2009, 05:55 PM
I can only watch what is put before me. I choose to rejoice in that.
From Hoosiers: "I hope you will cheer for what we are. Not complain about what we are not"
That's well and fine but don't make it something that it's not. The best dirt runner in the world (Rachel Alexandra) is not going to be there. The best grass runner in the world (Sea the Stars) is not going to be there. The best grass runner from this country (Gio Ponti) is not going to run on grass. The best European grass runner coming over (Rip Van Winkle) is not going to run on grass. The two best sprinters on the East Coast and arguably the two best dirt sprinters in the country (Fabulous Strike and Kodiak Kowboy) won't be there. The two best 3yo males in the country (Summer Bird and Quality Road) are question marks on the surface. Arguably the top older female from the East (Icon Project) likely won't be there.
Surely, there will be some really good horses that do show up. There will undoubtedly be some outstanding performances put on. The show will go on and overall, I'm sure it will be a great two days of racing. Some champions will be crowned and some history will be made. But there are too many good horses that are missing to say it's the best horses in the world running. I know, every year there are some top horses that miss the races due to injuries but that's not the case this year. This year, we are getting a best of what's left and who best handles the surface rather than true world championships.
2Hot4TV
10-14-2009, 07:42 PM
Huge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GBBob
10-14-2009, 10:07 PM
Cannotwait
DaTruth
10-14-2009, 10:28 PM
ricksnaturalstar
v j stauffer
10-14-2009, 10:51 PM
That's well and fine but don't make it something that it's not. The best dirt runner in the world (Rachel Alexandra) is not going to be there. The best grass runner in the world (Sea the Stars) is not going to be there. The best grass runner from this country (Gio Ponti) is not going to run on grass. The best European grass runner coming over (Rip Van Winkle) is not going to run on grass. The two best sprinters on the East Coast and arguably the two best dirt sprinters in the country (Fabulous Strike and Kodiak Kowboy) won't be there. The two best 3yo males in the country (Summer Bird and Quality Road) are question marks on the surface. Arguably the top older female from the East (Icon Project) likely won't be there.
Surely, there will be some really good horses that do show up. There will undoubtedly be some outstanding performances put on. The show will go on and overall, I'm sure it will be a great two days of racing. Some champions will be crowned and some history will be made. But there are too many good horses that are missing to say it's the best horses in the world running. I know, every year there are some top horses that miss the races due to injuries but that's not the case this year. This year, we are getting a best of what's left and who best handles the surface rather than true world championships.
What we are getting is undoutably the best two days of racing of the year. Could it be better? Sure. I choose to get excited about what it is rather than lament what it's not.
GBBob
10-14-2009, 10:56 PM
What we are getting is undoutably the best two days of racing of the year. Could it be better? Sure. I choose to get excited about what it is rather than lament what it's not.
Absolutley..it's a great betting opportunity and there are still great horses.
sidebar..How can you blame the BC on Sea the Stars not coming? There was a better chance of him showing this year than next. Would the dirt lovers disparage the BC then?
cmorioles
10-14-2009, 11:13 PM
Absolutley..it's a great betting opportunity and there are still great horses.
sidebar..How can you blame the BC on Sea the Stars not coming? There was a better chance of him showing this year than next. Would the dirt lovers disparage the BC then?
Dirt didn't stop Sahkee and Giant's Causeway from trying.
GBBob
10-14-2009, 11:15 PM
Dirt didn't stop Sahkee and Giant's Causeway from trying.
Well...ok..so it that the fault of the surface or the connections now? Not to go down that road now.
So..it's the surfaces' fault that STS isn't running?
pba1817
10-15-2009, 01:49 AM
What we are getting is undoutably the best two days of racing of the year. Could it be better? Sure. I choose to get excited about what it is rather than lament what it's not.
http://juliebenzparker.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/captain_obvious5.jpg
hoovesupsideyourhead
10-15-2009, 05:46 AM
churchill
cmorioles
10-15-2009, 06:42 AM
Well...ok..so it that the fault of the surface or the connections now? Not to go down that road now.
So..it's the surfaces' fault that STS isn't running?
Of course not, but you implied dirt would have stopped him from coming. History shows otherwise.
v j stauffer
10-16-2009, 12:00 AM
http://juliebenzparker.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/captain_obvious5.jpg
I'm very slow. Can't be me.
fpsoxfan
10-16-2009, 10:30 AM
I'llstillgambleanddrink
Sightseek
10-20-2009, 11:36 AM
IhopeSummerBirdtakestosynthetic
Clip-Clop
10-20-2009, 02:18 PM
WhoNeedsTickets
joeydb
10-22-2009, 07:26 AM
Surprising
Gate Dancer
10-22-2009, 08:36 AM
Boxcars !!!!!
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