Last Match Race anyone has Seen?

[packerbacker7964]

I remember Candy Ride and someone a few years back I think. Haven't seen one for a few years. I guess back in the day the had them all of the time eh?

[GenuineRisk]

Race 3 at Belmont on July 8 turned into a match race because all but three horses scratched before the race and then one scratched at the gate. Does that count?

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Race 3 at Belmont on July 8 turned into a match race because all but three horses scratched before the race and then one scratched at the gate. Does that count?

It counts in my book.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Race 3 at Belmont on July 8 turned into a match race because all but three horses scratched before the race and then one scratched at the gate. Does that count?

Yep..

Bohemian Lady vs. Classy Charm..

I'll never forget where I was that day..

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Yep..

Bohemian Lady vs. Classy Charm..

I'll never forget where I was that day..

Hee hee hee.

[Gander]

last I saw was P val vs. Julie Krone... insignifiacant horses billed as the battle of the sexes. P Val won.

Well if I remember right one of those horses was Woke Up Dreaming, and he turned out to be a very nice sprinter last year for Baffert. He was the loser of the race ridden by Krone. I think the winner was Chester's Choice with P Val and he either ran recently or is scheduled to run soon.

I kind of like these for entertainment and in this particular one I was thrilled to see Krone lose. I personally cant stand her.

wasn't commentator and st liam a match race ??

[dellinger63]

last I saw was P val vs. Julie Krone... insignifiacant horses billed as the battle of the sexes. P Val won.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

last I saw was P val vs. Julie Krone... insignifiacant horses billed as the battle of the sexes. P Val won.

I remember that one. PVAL outfoxed her as I recall. He let her get away a little turning for home but saved something for the very end and nailed her at the wire.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

I remember that one. PVAL outfoxed her as I recall. He let her get away a little turning for home but saved something for the very end and nailed her at the wire.

YEP yep you saw the race

Match races no more reflect the true nature of horse racing ... than those ridiculous "penalty kicks" reflect the true nature of soccer.

Consider this ... four of the most famous match races were won by the horse who was ultimately considered to be inferior to his rival ...

Seabiscuit was ranked #25 by The Blood-Horse panel ... but loser War Admiral was ranked #13.

Alsab was ranked #65 ... but loser Whirlaway was ranked #26.

Armed was ranked #39 ... but loser Assault was ranked #33.

Nashua was ranked #24 ... but loser Swaps was ranked #20.

And ...

Foolish Pleasure was ranked #97 ... but non-finisher Ruffian was ranked #35.

Match races have clearly proven nothing ... so what's the point?

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Bold Brooklynite

Match races no more reflect the true nature of horse racing ... than those ridiculous "penalty kicks" reflect the true nature of soccer.

Consider this ... four of the most famous match races were won by the horse who was ultimately considered to be inferior to his rival ...

Seabiscuit was ranked #25 by The Blood-Horse panel ... but loser War Admiral was ranked #13.

Alsab was ranked #65 ... but loser Whirlaway was ranked #26.

Armed was ranked #39 ... but loser Assault was ranked #33.

Nashua was ranked #24 ... but loser Swaps was ranked #20.

And ...

Foolish Pleasure was ranked #97 ... but non-finisher Ruffian was ranked #35.

Match races have clearly proven nothing ... so what's the point?

I agree! They were nothing more than gimmicks to make a quick buck! The last one I saw? Ruffian and Foolish Pleasure...sorta lost my taste for them after that!