tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post5649259782695532425..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Deux ChosesAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-76855026574602183202010-10-09T22:32:41.595-04:002010-10-09T22:32:41.595-04:00LMAO. Wow.LMAO. Wow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-61816985487103901802010-10-09T18:35:50.929-04:002010-10-09T18:35:50.929-04:00Goldikova has never raced in New York. Is she susp...Goldikova has never raced in New York. Is she suspect? Just wondering...DiscreetPicksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-83608132015146865872010-10-09T15:43:33.915-04:002010-10-09T15:43:33.915-04:00Zenyatta has never raced in NY and therefore is su...Zenyatta has never raced in NY and therefore is suspect. Period. I don't care how many races in a row she has won against the same, carefully chosen CA competition on synthetic tracks, the fact is she has not raced against the best in the Big Apple, and never will.<br /><br /> So now we will never know, and by design by the looks of it. These Hollywood guys sure like to carefully stage manage their appearances. Using the BC Classic as the be-all, end-all of racing championships is not serving the racing industry well.<br /><br /> Hey, Jerry, take a chance, take a loss, it never hurt Secretariat's reputation to lose some big races following the Triple Crown (including the Whitney Handicap and Woodward) and still go down as the greatest race horse to ever look through a bridle, did it? <br />/S/greenmtnpunterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-83216044899354227682010-10-09T10:04:25.486-04:002010-10-09T10:04:25.486-04:00Yeah, Z would have really enhanced her resume crus...Yeah, Z would have really enhanced her resume crushing Richard's Kid.<br /><br />I would have like to see her face males, but reality is the only meaningful race she could have run in was the Woodward. <br /><br />The California older males are abysmal.<br /><br />Connection chose not to ship her east but she will get her chance to beat the same cast in the Classic so no harm no foul.Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-90412407970560297912010-10-08T14:44:28.649-04:002010-10-08T14:44:28.649-04:00yes, YOU'RE SUCH A FUCKING PUSSY FOR DOUBTING ...yes, YOU'RE SUCH A FUCKING PUSSY FOR DOUBTING ZENYATTA!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-4355809788627747972010-10-08T13:51:07.144-04:002010-10-08T13:51:07.144-04:00Anon pussy-
then Boise state is about to win the ...Anon pussy-<br /><br />then Boise state is about to win the national championship. And it's not gonna be on a blue field.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-21024038416996056752010-10-08T13:32:33.735-04:002010-10-08T13:32:33.735-04:00The Pacific Classic would have been a good start. ...The Pacific Classic would have been a good start. Or the Hollywood Gold Cup. Or anything against males. She's currently the Boise State of racing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-91426888929462834032010-10-08T10:27:08.122-04:002010-10-08T10:27:08.122-04:00One thing is for certain. he won't "stin...One thing is for certain. he won't "stink up the joint". Can hardly wait to see.ljkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15345829432231688681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-55544284309005085752010-10-08T08:41:05.238-04:002010-10-08T08:41:05.238-04:00PS- Z critics, I suspect your pockets will be empt...PS- Z critics, I suspect your pockets will be empty and your mouth open but silent in awe around 7pm on November 6.<br /><br />And we expect your mea cupla's in print if that is indeed the case.<br /><br />You will have mine if she stinks up the joint.Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-31644127514041215202010-10-08T08:37:40.806-04:002010-10-08T08:37:40.806-04:00For those dissing her schedule, which race should ...For those dissing her schedule, which race should Zenyatta have run in this year in order to face a "significant" horse?<br /><br />The Woodward? From which the winner emerged to lose to Haynesfield?<br /><br />Should she have altered her schedule to face Rail Trip?<br /><br />Should she have claimed to be 3yo so she could face off with Looking at Lucky (who has avoided older)?<br /><br />Would I have like to see her run against males, say in the Pacific Classic? Sure. <br /><br />But I just dont see what that would have proved that will not be proved one way or another on the first Saturday in November.<br /><br />Stop bitching about her schedule and respect her for her record. You can put your money where you mouth and keyboard are in a few weeks.Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-22504017507511121282010-10-07T23:12:54.575-04:002010-10-07T23:12:54.575-04:00Two jackasses, both running for New York State gov...Two jackasses, both running for New York State governor, trying real hard to replace another jackass. The inept and incompetent leading the blind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-8236881452633089892010-10-07T23:08:00.183-04:002010-10-07T23:08:00.183-04:00Zenyatta won on her track and her favorite surface...Zenyatta won on her track and her favorite surface: synthetic, nothing more and nothing less. She faced no one of any significance in 2010. The delusion ends at Churchill.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-17789206844976586742010-10-07T14:08:29.245-04:002010-10-07T14:08:29.245-04:00From Beyer's follow up article:
"Zenyatt...From Beyer's follow up article:<br /><br />"Zenyatta now has to prove that she can win at the highest level of the sport."<br /><br />Ummmm... Was this this fucking moron too busy stuffing the HOTY ballot box with Rachel votes to watch the Breeders Cup? Zenyatta was, as Discreet noted before, much the best versus the highest level of quality in the world championships. Who was this cocksucker's top pick? Read all about it here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/05/AR2009110502549.html <br /><br />Mr Beyer: you are truly a fucking idiot, and you have egg all over your face. <br /><br />Dirty<br /><br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-50714373957485640132010-10-07T09:01:41.542-04:002010-10-07T09:01:41.542-04:00Enjoy the trip.
Very nice card at Keeneland Satur...Enjoy the trip.<br /><br />Very nice card at Keeneland Saturday, can Get Stormy win a Grade 1?Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-54343873658778999212010-10-06T21:24:43.344-04:002010-10-06T21:24:43.344-04:00Agree on everything but that French food is overra...Agree on everything but that French food is overrated. Anywhere you can get a great loaf of bread, cheese and a bottle of wine for under $15 is a great place. And the pastries...and the duck...Paris rules, I'm sorry.El Angelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14145024095815950963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-88598808053659305202010-10-06T21:17:43.265-04:002010-10-06T21:17:43.265-04:00I'm kinda glad he retired Rachel just to take ...I'm kinda glad he retired Rachel just to take some air out of those endless, pointless RA vs. Zen debates.<br /><br />Debates aren't always linked with an informed public. I thought Jon Stewart had it right about Crossfire. There are debates and then there are shouting matches where facts and logic are secondary to bombast.<br /><br />And while I haven't followed NY's race at all, if Alan's description of Paladino is even halfway right, then I don't think a debate serves to inform the public. Sure, the right opponent with the right temperment could shred him. But when faced with someone making up and yelling crazy stuff, lots of good smart people can end up looking bad. <br /><br />Alan, feel better and have a great trip. But don't stay too long. French food is overrated and way expensive (at least dinner is - baguettes & camenbert can go a long way). And we want you back in time to yak about the Breeders' Cup.steve in nchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061356872686618093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-55204804425743491802010-10-06T18:10:39.396-04:002010-10-06T18:10:39.396-04:00Whatever happened to Rap Tale?
RGWhatever happened to Rap Tale?<br />RGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-59458157541200565072010-10-06T12:30:32.112-04:002010-10-06T12:30:32.112-04:00Alan, Coumo is correct he is going to win regardle...Alan, Coumo is correct he is going to win regardless, this is NY after all.<br /><br />I just believe he is making a tactical error because he will have a much greater mandate if he takes the case to the people.<br /><br />If you want support for your policies you need to explain them to the people. not debating makes him look small and petty.Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-26096690863035936252010-10-06T12:27:28.313-04:002010-10-06T12:27:28.313-04:00Obviously Rachel has not been the same since the W...Obviously Rachel has not been the same since the Woodward.<br /><br />At that time, instead of claiming she needed a "rest", Jackson should have announced the injury, or whatever it is, stated that he wanted to do the right thing by the game by trying to bring her back, and that if she did he would run against Zenyatta but only if she was at the top of her game. Honestly is the best policy.<br /><br />And then once that failed honestly told us the reason why.<br /><br />Everyone would hold him in much higher regard if he would just be honest with the media and the fans instead of trying to keep everything under wraps, acting like Bill Bellichek.Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-18655567387171643982010-10-06T10:50:09.079-04:002010-10-06T10:50:09.079-04:00Haskin is nuts. Rachel was HOTY and came back to ...Haskin is nuts. Rachel was HOTY and came back to try to repeat, or at least be a champion. She can't go 10f so the Classic is out. Therefore she has no chance at HOTY or older mare and was retired. It's obvious.<br /><br />Jackson didn't say so to keep from insulting NYRA (the Beldame) and BC (The Ladies Classic). Truth is those races didn't mean enough to JJ to keep the horse in training.ljkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15345829432231688681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-88411032516485203172010-10-06T09:04:42.876-04:002010-10-06T09:04:42.876-04:00I don't disagree with your disagreeing about a...I don't disagree with your disagreeing about a debate; just saying that I understand their reluctance from a strategic standpoint. I think Cuomo (who is running his own campaign according to the Times article last week) believes that all he has to do is let Paladino run his mouth off, and let his record, especially regarding the emails, speak for itself. And I think there's an element of truth to that.alannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-44053639301585566872010-10-06T08:12:06.893-04:002010-10-06T08:12:06.893-04:00I respectfully disagree, the voters are entitled t...I respectfully disagree, the voters are entitled to at least one debate so they can make up their own minds. I would understand your point if Palladino was a minor party candidate, but he is the nominated Republican candidate, winning by a large margin and he therefore deserves to be on that podium.<br /><br />Refusing to debate just shows me Coumo is unfit to lead. <br /><br />If he cant handle the fire, no matter how ridiculous and insulting the fire might be, then dont apply for the job in the kitchen.<br /><br />Man up, go out there, keep things civil and present your 252 page plan to the people, if it impresses the electorate they will vote you in by a large margin.<br /><br />Another case of arrogance without achievement. I mean, I could draw up a plan. What else has this guy ever accomplished to make him think he is entitled?Figlessnoreply@blogger.com