05-19-2014, 07:32 AM
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OK let's clear some things up.
That horse did NOT look back to see who was near him. He couldn't. He had on 3/4 blinders. He'd have to turn his neck fully around to see that. Naturally horses can see behind them so often when you see blinders on them for a race, it means what's behind them is a distraction for them.
He does NOT resemble Secretariat in any way! Secretariat was a freak. He had a larger than normal heart and he BREEZED through his races. His chest was clearly 6" or more wider than California Chrome's.
When it comes to lineage, it's ALL on the Dam's side where the horse gets the good stuff. Your foal is 80% mom. Fact.
I am also a firm believer that once it comes time to show what you got, it's all in the individual horse. They have to want it. Physical ability and genetics come into play respectively but with a very small, and I mean very small influence in the genetics. It's all the horse.
He may not run the Belmont. Why? Because the trainer is a stupid schmuck who didn't do his homework regarding the rules of each race. He's been on TV whining like a bitch about not being able to use those nose flare strips in NY. Tough. NY rules are very tough and you can't even use wormer at a certain point before a race as it has been known to mask some chemicals. Nope, gotta run clean and the rules are for everyone.
If they are so sure of their horse, they wouldn't be crying about the rules and let the him run and see what he's made of.
And again, we will NEVER see the likes of a Secretariat again in our lifetime or for another 100 years I firmly believe. There has never been a horse who could run each quarter of a race faster than the one prior and win by 32 lengths and come up like he was breezing. I have Secretariat's race on video. I should really get it on DVD for myself to watch. I watch it live with my dad and it was a sight to behold.
I say let him run. See what he's made of. I'd still like to see him take it but 1 1/2 miles is a long run and not many get to do it. We need another Triple Crown winner. Make this Lucky 13.
That horse did NOT look back to see who was near him. He couldn't. He had on 3/4 blinders. He'd have to turn his neck fully around to see that. Naturally horses can see behind them so often when you see blinders on them for a race, it means what's behind them is a distraction for them.
He does NOT resemble Secretariat in any way! Secretariat was a freak. He had a larger than normal heart and he BREEZED through his races. His chest was clearly 6" or more wider than California Chrome's.
When it comes to lineage, it's ALL on the Dam's side where the horse gets the good stuff. Your foal is 80% mom. Fact.
I am also a firm believer that once it comes time to show what you got, it's all in the individual horse. They have to want it. Physical ability and genetics come into play respectively but with a very small, and I mean very small influence in the genetics. It's all the horse.
He may not run the Belmont. Why? Because the trainer is a stupid schmuck who didn't do his homework regarding the rules of each race. He's been on TV whining like a bitch about not being able to use those nose flare strips in NY. Tough. NY rules are very tough and you can't even use wormer at a certain point before a race as it has been known to mask some chemicals. Nope, gotta run clean and the rules are for everyone.
If they are so sure of their horse, they wouldn't be crying about the rules and let the him run and see what he's made of.
And again, we will NEVER see the likes of a Secretariat again in our lifetime or for another 100 years I firmly believe. There has never been a horse who could run each quarter of a race faster than the one prior and win by 32 lengths and come up like he was breezing. I have Secretariat's race on video. I should really get it on DVD for myself to watch. I watch it live with my dad and it was a sight to behold.
I say let him run. See what he's made of. I'd still like to see him take it but 1 1/2 miles is a long run and not many get to do it. We need another Triple Crown winner. Make this Lucky 13.
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