tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post6400729754470608164..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Not GreatAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-466354920934981072008-10-15T07:52:00.000-04:002008-10-15T07:52:00.000-04:00I'd like to hear your views on the Aga's decision ...I'd like to hear your views on the Aga's decision to retire Zarkava. I find it ridiculous that he is ending a great horse's career prematurely to perhaps gain one extra foal-a foal that may end up running for a $4K tag at some backwater track. At least with a stallion the quantity makes the trade off make more sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-61267351015953217612008-10-14T11:02:00.000-04:002008-10-14T11:02:00.000-04:00The BC is now just another Grade I stakes race, ju...The BC is now just another Grade I stakes race, just as it should be. I am against the BC-Super Bowl mentality and want to see a return to a Grade I circuit where points are earned for wins, places, shows, and graded according to Grade I status including purse money. Whoever has the most points and money earned at the end of the year wins the Eclipse. This means that we won't have another Big Phony dodging the big Grade I's en route to an anticipated BC Classic win guaranteed Eclipse. And it gives all of the big league tracks a day or 2 in the sun every season with the big name horses shipping in. Each track has a chance to build it's fan base instead of promoting the Breeders Cup as the be all, end all of horse racing. In NY, NYRA can start by re-building the status and prestige of the Belmont Stakes, an historic Grade I which in no way should be run in the shadow of the KY Derby.<BR/>/S/greenmtnpunterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-87666523138119194972008-10-14T10:29:00.000-04:002008-10-14T10:29:00.000-04:00I'll give you "talented". He ranks right up there ...I'll give you "talented". He ranks right up there between Funny Cide and Prarie Bayou on my list of all time greats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-57305863451733269952008-10-14T10:25:00.000-04:002008-10-14T10:25:00.000-04:00Not sure Big Brown could have earned "great" even ...Not sure Big Brown could have earned "great" even with a win/brave defeat in the Classic. He'd still be on the list of exceptionally talented, with potential, which is where he'll now always remain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-40737318310741995082008-10-14T08:28:00.000-04:002008-10-14T08:28:00.000-04:00Everytime I think I have a sure bet I eat crow. Th...Everytime I think I have a sure bet I eat crow. The Classic is no exception. Big Brown in the mix would have made it so much more fun and special for sure, or nerve wracking depending on who you are. Big Brown would have given everthing he had and more that I am convinced of. Curlin's legacy would have been monstrous after a kick ass win over Big Brown.(what...?) <BR/>I don't know, but Big Brown is not the only one hurting here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com