Quote from: The Tin Man on November 02, 2013, 08:13:59 PM

Well stated Balance ... I'm with you on this.
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Balance?@!   

I appreciate listening to Larry instead of Trevor.

Quote from: Dave in TJ Mex on November 02, 2013, 07:53:24 PM

I never called him a bum; instead, I called him a "terrific" horse.

And he is.  He has won a lot of races and a lot of money.

But usually in California, against small and inferior fields.

His three biggest races in the last two years? 

12th in the 2012 Dubai World Cup.

7th in last year's BCC on his home track.

9th in this year's BCC.

He was overhyped and overrated.

A terrific horse, just not a great horse.
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I never said you called him a bum.  I didn't quote what you wrote.  Others posted their thoughts, as well.   

I just find it puzzling that it takes a disappointing loss for people to say he's "overhyped and overrated".  More frustration than reality.  More Monday morning QB'ing than prediction.  Up until yesterday, he was the front runner for HOY.  I wish some of the old threads were still around with people's comments on just how good this horse is/was.

He did good work for the benefit of racing fans.  He's not perfect, but what horse is?  I think it's a shame that all the good work gets pushed aside for a what has he done lately mindset.

I don't get it.  I just don't get it.  Game on Dude was touted as a monster, a shoe-in for HOY, bitter fans because he didn't win HOY last year.  He loses a race, and instantaneously he's a bum.  Why is it people build pedestals for what they want to be their heroes and then kick it out from inunder them when they prove to be imperfect?@!  One day you're a star; the next day it gets ripped off the door.

I just don't get it.

Tuffy in the ring today with Tammy - her breeder.  No bad events, she behaved 90%, showed OK.  Judge did not use her.  But, gee, she's a pretty girl

Halloween costume contest - Joey as BIG RED and Tuffy as RACHEL ALEXANDRA   And she is intent on getting past her male competition.