In today's NYT: Joe Drape on Big Brown

[Grits]

And on wagering one's horse.


http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/21/sports/othersports/21racing.html?_r=3&ref=sports&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/21/sports/othersports/21racing.html?_r=3&ref=sports&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin)

[russowen77]

I wonder when that picture was taken. Hot damn he looks good.

[misscashalot]

And on wagering one's horse.


http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/21/sports/othersports/21racing.html?_r=3&ref=sports&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/21/sports/othersports/21racing.html?_r=3&ref=sports&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin)

This is America. No problem with Rick betting a zillion bucks on one of his horses. Whatz your problem Grits?

[JustRalph]

I wonder when that picture was taken. Hot damn he looks good.

how can you tell from that crappy picture?

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/04/21/sports/21racing.1.600.jpg

[JustRalph]

Try this one............I actually think he looks a little thin........But what the hell do I know about horses................nothing

http://www.justralph.com/big_brown042108.jpg

[joanied]

I wonder when that picture was taken. Hot damn he looks good.

Do you really think so? That is one of the most un flattering angles to shoot a horse...it's awful....makes him look like he's about 150lbs under weight.
But...he IS a good looking colt.

[Rackon]

I imagine the angle makes him look thinner and ribbier than he actually is. They are still young 3 YOs after all.


This is the second article out of NY to call him "chestnut" - don't they have fact checkers or copy editors at the Times??

[Grits]

Whatz your problem Grits?

Maybe Rick telephones you when he or his brother have a live one?

Good for you, now go back to your little stats, and get off my butt.

[PaceAdvantage]

This is America. No problem with Rick betting a zillion bucks on one of his horses. Whatz your problem Grits?Why are you asking about a problem? Grits merely stated what was in the article, as far as I can tell....no problem there....

[asH]

Not to disparage the horse but burn that picture, it does absolutely nothing for the horse... unless you intend to paint him gray and enter him in the dog races.

[misscashalot]

Why are you asking about a problem? Grits merely stated what was in the article, as far as I can tell....no problem there....

This is not the only board where she posted anti-Dutrow stuff. She's got a thing against him that transcends this one Dutrow betting incident. And of course there's nothing wrong with Rick betting a bundle on St Liam. Is she pissed that Dutrow bet St Liam or that Dutrow won a bundle? Trainers are notoriously bad cappers, but not in this case. That's the problem with Grits.

[Grits]

This horse, in all liklihood, will run exceptionally. He is that talented. And I wish him well.

I imagine some of us that don't care for his trainer will chuckle, though, if he draws the one hole and gets the trip from hell. Blocked, checked, blocked again, etc etc. Keep in mind, it IS a horserace; anything can happen, and often does, when there's a field of twenty in the starting gate.

I don't have a problem, beyond--I don't care for--loudmouths, braggarts or arrogance, regardless, whether one is telling me how much money they make, or how superior their handicapping is over everyone else's.*

Too, if you believe his trainer's handicapping skills keep him in the winners' circle--I got beachfront in Arkansas for you.

And lastly, you're an old man posing as a female by way of your online handle--and you've got the damn nerve to ask me, "what's my problem?"

You have more nerve than you have good sense.:faint:

Please, I'll ask you again--get off my butt.

This is not the only board where she posted anti-Dutrow stuff. She's got a thing against him that transcends this one Dutrow betting incident. And of course there's nothing wrong with Rick betting a bundle on St Liam. Is she pissed that Dutrow bet St Liam or that Dutrow won a bundle? Trainers are notoriously bad cappers, but not in this case. That's the problem with Grits.

[joanied]

I imagine the angle makes him look thinner and ribbier than he actually is. They are still young 3 YOs after all.


This is the second article out of NY to call him "chestnut" - don't they have fact checkers or copy editors at the Times??

He is a Bay. He may still be a youngster....but I hope he's carrying a lot more wieght than that photo shows.

[Semipro]

He is a Bay. He may still be a youngster....but I hope he's carrying a lot more wieght than that photo shows. Someboby quick find a new pic looks nothing like the live shots in post parade in Florida Derdy.Looks like one horses from the twenties. Even has
that speed bump the old timers looked for in a fast stead.Where's the flappers?

[46zilzal]

Hooves remind me a bit of Unbridled's Song. Major cracks: not a good sign this late in the game.