Bernardini

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

I was there at the SA Derby, and that 149.1 was a legit time and that was a solid race by the first three finishers. I don't care what your precious number says, that was a grade 1 performance.

It was tons better than the 150.2 sundial job Bernardini pulled in the Jim Dandy, despite the huge fig he got for beating up on nothing.

That's really not fair. The track was extremely sloppy and Castellano was literally a statue as he ran around the track. Since when is Bluegrass Cat nothing? Even so, what more could the horse do? How far did you want him to win by?

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Betsy

That's really not fair. The track was extremely sloppy and Castellano was literally a statue as he ran around the track. Since when is Bluegrass Cat nothing? Even so, what more could the horse do? How far did you want him to win by?

My point was, or is, not to denigrate Bernardini. I was trying to point out that you can have a slow time and still have what is a really strong performance.

However, Bertrando would have eaten Bluegrass Cat for lunch, and while I don't remember the Bernardini JCGC card/day at all, most often sloppy tracks bring fast times.

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

My point was, or is, not to denigrate Bernardini. I was trying to point out that you can have a slow time and still have what is a really strong performance.

However, Bertrando would have eaten Bluegrass Cat for lunch, and while I don't remember the Bernardini JCGC card/day at all, most often sloppy tracks bring fast times.

Yep about your first point because a horse who closes can't help the fractions; if they are slow, a fast time is all but impossible.

Of course I agree about Bertrando as well.

Either way, I was very upset when both were retired early, though I think I was a lot more upset with Bernardini. They both would have been better 4 year olds.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Betsy

Since when is Bluegrass Cat nothing?

Seriously?