in no way did i say that denman should have been graphic, or that they should have zoomed in on pine island. i just felt he could have said something about the fave being out, pulled up, lost her jock, took a mis-step, whatever
i do think however that too much focus is placed on what a casual viewer would think, while those of us who know the sport are ignored.
also, IF espns intention was to sugarcoat, than why show the entire replay of pine island going down?? and more than once at that?
and i was a huge horse fan before discovering racing, and that after i already knew about ruffian and her sad tale. non fans know horses break down, so casual fans would as well...it's not as tho all those writing to barbaro have rose colored glasses on, and think all stories like his have a happy ending.
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