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Old 04-18-2009, 09:22 AM
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i don't think anyone is questioning going to gomez...but it is funny to most from what i can tell that they are still pointing stardom bound to a matchup vs arguably the best horse on a synthetic track.
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Old 04-18-2009, 10:19 AM
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i don't think anyone is questioning going to gomez...but it is funny to most from what i can tell that they are still pointing stardom bound to a matchup vs arguably the best horse on a synthetic track.
Perhaps they were just looking for a somewhat diplomatic way to switch to Gomez, and that is the excuse they came up with. If, on the other hand, they actually do think she can beat Zenyatta, well then yeah, I'd say it is a bit of semi-delusional wishful thinking.
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Old 04-18-2009, 10:23 AM
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Perhaps they were just looking for a somewhat diplomatic way to switch to Gomez, and that is the excuse they came up with. If, on the other hand, they actually do think she can beat Zenyatta, well then yeah, I'd say it is a bit of semi-delusional wishful thinking.
that's probably what it is. but i'd imagine everyone, smith included, knows it's really just that-an excuse. if you can get gomez, you get him.
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Old 04-18-2009, 10:54 AM
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I understand why you switch to Gomez, but their excuse was lame. There was talk here and on other boards blaming Smith for the Ashland, which in my opinion was crazy. I think IEAH is looking to blame someone because their big investment hasn't really panned out. Smith is an easy target.
and that horse is going backwards fast..
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Old 04-18-2009, 12:01 PM
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I understand why you switch to Gomez, but their excuse was lame. There was talk here and on other boards blaming Smith for the Ashland, which in my opinion was crazy. I think IEAH is looking to blame someone because their big investment hasn't really panned out. Smith is an easy target.
they evidently haven't paid any attention to her races this year if they think the blame falls on smith.
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Old 04-18-2009, 02:43 PM
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they evidently haven't paid any attention to her races this year if they think the blame falls on smith.
Its always the riders fault...just ask anyone here when they lose.
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Old 04-18-2009, 03:44 PM
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Its always the riders fault...just ask anyone here when they lose.

i always know who the blame deservedly falls on when my pick loses. me.
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Old 04-18-2009, 08:39 PM
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i always know who the blame deservedly falls on when my pick loses. me.
No raving about the Garrett Gomez ride
on Advice today. He rode the horse like he
he expected to win. From the
11 hole. Did not go wide on the
turn when he found an opening. Beautifully patient.

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