By the way Ateam, I think what happened with this horse is that his backers were just so over the top obnoxious that people were hating his fans, not the horse.
Lets face it, he was one of the most talented horses in years. Besides, how do you hate a horse? I mean I can see hating on the owner or trainer, but not a horse.
You go back and read some of the ****, and the way that those who questioned his coronation as the best since Bid were treated when voicing concerns, and you will see why some people just flat out got sick of hearing it.
The arrogance shown by his fans was incredible.
You have to expect some **** back at you, thats how the game is played.
As far as the horse goes? Well, its a shame he won't run at age 4, maybe he would joined the elites.

Whose fault is it that Bernardini never gets looked in the eye, when Lava Man is life and death to beat the vaunted Brother Derek, Magnum, Super Frolic triumverate over and over again? Should Bernardini slow down and look horses in the eye like Seabiscuit? It's hilarious. You're criticizing him for being too fast. I'm sure if Bernardini had "looked in the eye" of Wanderin Boy or Bluegrass Cat or Sweetnorthernsaint and "fought to win," you'd all be praising him, right? Bull****. Everyone would be on their "he struggled to win" high horse. All this ****ing west coast horse does is beat up on the same tired nags all year long, and you want to give him more credit because he's a "fighter"? How about he's just slower than Bernardini? You really think Bernardini would've had to be urged to beat Brother Derek by 2 1/4?

Those were your words Ateam, I can cut and paste also.