9/27 (SA): AwsmAgn, FrntRnnr, Chndelier, Zenyatta, Rodeo Dr. (G1's)

[casp0555]

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...-awesome-again

some interesting comments inside....

"Asked if he thought he was "double-teamed" by the Baffert horses, Hollendorfer responded: "We're all big boys…It's no big deal for me. Mike will have to settle up with Victor.""

[Indian Charlie]

Might as well have said yes outright. I hope Rome dissects him on air.

[Pants II]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Might as well have said yes outright. I hope Rome dissects him on air.

That wouldn't be good for Bob. His heart might not be able to take the endless trolling from clones.

[Benny]

Originally Posted by casp0555

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...-awesome-again

some interesting comments inside....

"Asked if he thought he was "double-teamed" by the Baffert horses, Hollendorfer responded: "We're all big boys…It's no big deal for me. Mike will have to settle up with Victor.""

Interesting Casp, thanks for posting it. Looks like Espinosa doubled up with his CC ride last week. On that PA Derby note, I wonder why noone puts in a rabbit in Bayerns races to soften him up ?

[pointman]

Per Jay Privman on Twitter, Espinoza has been called in by the stewards to explain his actions yesterday. Wonder if Baffert will be called in too.

EDIT: Privman also tweeted that he spoke to steward Tom Ward, when he asked if they were calling Espinoza in, Ward responded, "yes, and maybe Mr. Baffert too."

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by pointman

Per Jay Privman on Twitter, Espinoza has been called in by the stewards to explain his actions yesterday. Wonder if Baffert will be called in too.

EDIT: Privman also tweeted that he spoke to steward Tom Ward, when he asked if they were calling Espinoza in, Ward responded, "yes, and maybe Mr. Baffert too."

I would make strong examples of both of them, but, of course, that won't happen.

Then again I am in the tiny minority that think woody stephens was an arsehole.

They are going to make the track super Fast on BC day, as usual, and give Baffert horses the advantage anyways.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by helicopter11

They are going to make the track super Fast on BC day, as usual, and give Baffert horses the advantage anyways.

I was thinking the same thing while running this morning. Maybe if we as horse players start pre-emptively bitch about how ludicrous the track was day 1 last year they will be shamed into making it fair

[pointman]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

I would make strong examples of both of them, but, of course, that won't happen.

Then again I am in the tiny minority that think woody stephens was an arsehole.

I agree, they should both be suspended. However, while Espinoza may get a few days since there is no explanation for his actions, I find it hard to believe that they will take any action against the untouchable Baffert. That is a shame since it affects the integrity of the sport.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by pointman

I agree, they should both be suspended. However, while Espinoza may get a few days since there is no explanation for his actions, I find it hard to believe that they will take any action against the untouchable Baffert. That is a shame since it affects the integrity of the sport.

well these riders and trainers are aware there are no more coupled entries and that since that is the case when there is indication of impropriety it is an issue.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by pointman

I agree, they should both be suspended. However, while Espinoza may get a few days since there is no explanation for his actions, I find it hard to believe that they will take any action against the untouchable Baffert. That is a shame since it affects the integrity of the sport.

Bob Ike just tweeted that Espinoza got 7 days for it. Love it

[pointman]

Originally Posted by Scav

Bob Ike just tweeted that Espinoza got 7 days for it. Love it

I agree, but how about Baffert? He just gets away with nothing?

[casp0555]

Originally Posted by Scav

Bob Ike just tweeted that Espinoza got 7 days for it. Love it

hurray for the Cali stews