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Originally Posted by Cardus
Unlike Smarty Jones' day, when no one cheered after Birdstone crossed the wire in front, I gave a little cheer for "The Empire" after he righted the wrong from the Kentucky Derby by winning the Belmont Stakes. I think that he was much the better horse, but Funny Cide -- who I've come to root for the last three years, because he is on the track -- accomplished more that year.
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I was thrilled, and hardly at all surprised, that Empire Maker dominated Funny Cide in the Belmont. I think there is zero doubt he was the better horse. However, he didn't deserve 3YO honors.
Any sane person knows Dynever deserved that Eclipse.