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![]() [quote=TogaJunkie]
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Like oracle, DaHoss and eveyone else said though, KD was most likely just trying to get postion in the beggining of the race and that is probably not what caused Barbaro's leg fracture. I didn't like the ride only for the reason stated above (too close to a fast pace). However, SNS liked to be on or near the lead anyway, and I think the horse was probably hard to ride because he was tired. He staggered down the lane swerving in and out of the rail like he was drunk. That was just a horrible race. I keep praying that the boy is happy and pain-free and that he lives for horse racing. Last edited by kentuckyrosesinmay : 08-03-2006 at 08:44 PM. |
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![]() You guys need ****ing counseling, you really do. If you watch the start of every race in America you will see what you describe. Happens in claimers, MSW's, and allowances. Its impossible to put 5-14 animals who weigh over 1000 pounds in quarters that tight and ot have bumping and banging.
Get over it. The horse broke his leg and we will never really understand the why and how. Its really time to get past this. I want the horse to live and think good thoughts for him often, but I think its a topic that has really been beat to death. |
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I agree with what you said. Things happen very fast from the gate, but once the race unfolds there is more room for decisions. Remember his ride on Real Quiet at Belmont? 'Nuf said. DTS |
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![]() I chalk that up to race riding...What should be talked about is Kent's ride in this year Derby....Told not to go to rail and he is their the WHOLE time. SNS makes a race of it if he follows Barbaro the whole time instead of trying to save ground...
I don't fault him for the ride on Real Quiet, he had no choice but to try and open up and ask god to help him the last inch. Man, going to watch that race right now again..... |
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![]() [quote=kentuckyrosesinmay]
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What if Matz had chosen a different post position? Did an assistant starter make a noise that caused Barbaro to push through the gate? If he hadn't pushed through the gate would he have gotten hurt? It could go on forever, and I'll take your word for it that we can add KD's ride to the list. But if he didn't do anything that was blatantly against the rules of the sport, or anything intentional, then I really don't see the point in "blaming" him. |
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![]() Well said as right. As much as I hope Barbaro pulls through, I am sick of hearing his name, and only want to if its good news.
Gosh, we are embarking on just about teh best time of year for horse racing... Saratoga, then Belmont/Keeneland Fall leading up to BC. Theres so much more to talk about than Barbaro. |
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