What Smarty Jones faced in 2004 & what Big Brown faces on Saturday....the difference?

magic_idol · #1 06-03-2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hockey2315

Big Brown isn't facing similar company.

This comment says it all

philcski · #2 06-03-2008, 06:50 AM

Bunch of crazytalk in this thread.

2004 field was infinitely better than this group...

cowgirlintexas · #3 06-03-2008, 07:19 AM

I miss Smarty

Almost felt like the days gone by when he was making his bid for the crown. Wonder if we will ever see that type of enthusiasm again over a horse. Was a really great story all the way around.

Oaklawnfan · #4 06-03-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cowgirlintexas

I miss Smarty

Almost felt like the days gone by when he was making his bid for the crown. Wonder if we will ever see that type of enthusiasm again over a horse. Was a really great story all the way around.

I'm anxious to see his babies race. Shouldn't be too long.

blackthroatedwind · #5 06-03-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Oaklawnfan

I'm anxious to see his babies race. Shouldn't be too long.

It's always good to get disappointment out of the way as quickly as possible.

dalakhani · #6 06-03-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by philcski

Bunch of crazytalk in this thread.

2004 field was infinitely better than this group...

It isnt even close no matter how you feel about Big Brown or Smarty Jones. 2004's overall group was undoubtedly faster. Regardless, its not like it would have made too much of a difference in Smarty's fate. His belmont was slow and its not like it took an earth shattering performance to beat him.