Kasept has a big fan.

[Sightseek]

Geesh, if you're going to try to slam someone, at least proof-read beforehand!

Besides, I reasoned that the 30 or people who actually listen to his program couldn’t sully my reputation any more than I’ve done to myself over the past four decades.

Stevie, the good lord knows I'm the biggest b!tch in the land, do you want me to protect you?

[slotdirt]

I like how his first like six paragraphs are about playing the victim, then he goes and does to kasept the exact same thing he's accused our beloved forum owner of doing.

[slotdirt]

And Smoothie weighs in - the only thing missing is using the "Goldilocks" nickname:

Rick says:
17 Nov 2010 at 02:27 pm | #
Well Said, what with Zenyatta’s great accomplishments, she should be Horse of the Year, she won the Classic last year, however was beat out by Rachael Alexandra and rightfully so. This year however the difference is a 19 race undefeated record. Sure Blame is a great horse, as is Goldikova. Why didn’t Goldikova enter one of the races Zenyatta ran in? To make the comparison that Goldikova ran against the boys in Europe is simply nonsense...I’m sure Zenyatta would have passed them all as well....They could have all came here to run where they fit and if they fit in the G 1 races where Z ran, so be it.
The argument being made against Zenyatta is she didn’t run in races with the boys in 2010. My answer is, she did last year and won commandingly. Adding more to that argument is just how convincingly she beat horses in the BC like Looking for Lucky, Quality Road and all the others she flew by...Then there’s the argument she was washed up, not so, she has more racing in her, however that remains in the hands of her owners. I would like to see Zenyatta run again, I beli

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I like how his first like six paragraphs are about playing the victim, then he goes and does to kasept the exact same thing he's accused our beloved forum owner of doing.

Yeah - I get a kick out of him painting himself a victim before going on attack.

After which he wraps it up by asking a lot of pointless questions.

I will attempt to answer them all.

Does a short-head victory in one race identify the best horse?

No

Would Blame beat Zenyatta best 3 out of 5 at another site?

Not specific enough. What other site? What distance? What surface? Is this a match race? If not, who else is in the field?

What should one make of the Whitney where Blame wins narrowly in receipt of 5 pounds from Quality Road, the Classic’s last place finisher?

What kind of a stupid question is this? A combination of Quality Road having pace pressure and turning in a non-effort is the reason why he ran last - finishing a city block behind the immortal Oklahoma Derby winner Pleasant Prince. One should make of the Whitney that it featured the 2nd best collection of horses for a North American race this year behind the BC Classic.

Is Blame less-than because Haynesfield dominated him in the Jockey Club Gold Cup but could only finish 11th in the Classic?

Haynesfield won the JCGC because he was loose on an uncontested lead. He was 11th in the Classic - because he was involved in a pace battle.

Do good trips and bad trips matter?

Yes.

Does the best horse always win?

No.

Was it fair to categorize Zenyatta a synthetics specialist last year any more than calling Blame simply a horse for course this year?

Sure. Zenyatta's never lost on synthetics and won the '09 BC Classic over it. Blame has had some of his best moments at Chuchill Downs.

Is five pre-Classic Grade 1 victories over females by a female more or less significant than two Grade 1s by a male over males?

You have to be more specific. What about 4 Grade 1 victories - 3 over females by a female and 1 over males by a female? That was Proviso. Is there like some point system you're looking for?

In winning her 17th consecutive race this year while competing exclusively at the Grade 1 level, thereby eclipsing the consecutive win streak of former two-time Horse of the Year champion Cigar, is that alone worthy of Horse of the Year recognition?

That streak extended over three seasons. I think she's a cinch for a 'Horse of the last 3 years' award.

Did 4-year-old Blame have a Hall of Fame career?

Hell no.

Did 6-year-old Zenyatta?

Yes. So did Rachel Alexandra...is that supposed to mean she should be considered in the Horse of the Year voting this year?

In the absence of a strict definition, is a transcendental figure whose defeat defined her greatness more than her victories a worthy Horse of the Year titlist?

Sure.

Is any Thoroughbred, one capable of demonstrating unique behavior and superlative accomplishment, the kind that brings the public closer to the breed and its centuries old sport, worthy to be the most celebrated horse in this or any other year?

I suppose.


He should have just stuck with the woe is me and Kasept sucks routine...instead of asking a bunch of aimless questions.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

He should have just stuck with the woe is me and Kasept sucks routine...

After 5 years with the Joseph Conrad quotation as my sole signature, I may have to use this... with your permission of course Doug.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Feel free.

[randallscott35]

Being liked is overrated.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

108 comments...2 funny!

[Antitrust32]

who the heck is the Pricci guy anyway?

and yes, Steve, you should definately take that article as a compliment, considering who you are mentioned along side!

Hypocrisy at its finest! My Mommy told me never to criticize anyone in my profession (which is actual sound advice, though it doesnt seem to apply to racing- I believe that is because the nature of pari-mutuel betting)... then goes on to criticize 5 people in his profession!! (well maybe its his profession, but he doesnt seem to be much good at it)

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

who the heck is the Pricci guy anyway?

He's been around a long time. He was a guest on Inside Racing more than a few times in the 90's.

[NTamm1215]

Smooth Operator has made an appearance in comment #112.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

who the heck is the Pricci guy anyway?

You probably know him through his DT Board name...Smooth Operator

[Antitrust32]

[quote=GBBob;724935]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

who the heck is the Pricci guy anyway?

You probably know him through his DT Board name...Smooth Operator

not enough LOL's in the column.

also didnt use the word Goldilocks!

Though Booth did make some appearances in the comments

Booth and Pricci seem to be on the same intellect level (not that I can talk)

[GPK]

Pricci's next move...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV7m6IIN_tI

[dagolfer33]

Methinks Pricki should not have messed with our fearless leader.......but when you don't have any good sense, these things happen....viva la Byk!!!!!!!!!!!!

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Geesh, if you're going to try to slam someone, at least proof read beforehand!

Besides, I reasoned that the 30 or people who actually listen to his program couldn’t sully my reputation any more than I’ve done to myself over the past four decades.

Stevie, the good lord knows I'm the biggest b!tch in the land, do you want me to protect you?

I love it when you talk dirty..lol

Pricci is a complete fraud

[NTamm1215]

He really takes Steve Crist to task with this quote.

“It would only make a travesty of an awards process that is supposed to be ruled by fairness and reason rather than revenge and sentimentality,” wrote columnist Steven Crist.

That really shows Steve Crist to be an unreasonable buffoon.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

He really takes Steve Crist to task with this quote.

“It would only make a travesty of an awards process that is supposed to be ruled by fairness and reason rather than revenge and sentimentality,” wrote columnist Steven Crist.

That really shows Steve Crist to be an unreasonable buffoon.

I love all of the comments claiming Crist knows nothing about horseracing.

[slotdirt]

The people listed as knowing nothing about horse racing in the comments section would include Beyer, Crist, Byk, Dave Johnson, Watchmaker, and Serling. If I were writing a bible on handicapping, at least five of those names would be books of the gospel.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

The people listed as knowing nothing about horse racing in the comments section would include Beyer, Crist, Byk, Dave Johnson, Watchmaker, and Serling. If I were writing a bible on handicapping, at least five of those names would be books of the gospel.

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