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Originally Posted by jonnielu
All the usual crap, instead of considering anything that might have any chance of being a real remedy, let's make some dumb token moves, or at least spend a year or so talking dumb stuff, so that we can avoid addressing the issue, if there is one.
Who made the decision to scratch this Oaks winner from that race so that she could run herself to death trying to win the Derby, when they had to know second was the best likely possibility? Did that individual have any clue as to the spirit of this animal?
It is their spirit that attracts our admiration, often times more then our respect. Perhaps our respect should be brought to equal.
Did that individual consider for two minutes the possible effects of a big-hearted filly chasing an unbeatable colt for 10 furlongs with all of the jockey's weight being supported by two spindly ankles everytime the front feet hit the ground?
Perhaps racing should recognize that there are people that have more money and ambition then they do common sense and put an end to 2YO racing and girls racing against boys.
Such a remedy might not be popular with anyone, but it might be a remedy. Perhaps, a healthier respect for this noble animal could be developed.
jdl
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You and I sure disagree there. I think the new breeding is our main problem.
Race day meds contribute much to that as we are breeding horses that should not be bred. Any horse that needs pain killers to run should not be in the shed period.
I keep hoping that works like the Greyson jockey club report will make a real impact. We need to go back to breeding sound stock or these problems will keep manifesting themselves and we are all going to be stuck with Artificail surfaces.
