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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.
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Could someone please explain this logic to me? I can't make sense of it. So she was running all out -- I get that. Is running all out against boys different that running all out against girls? Are you saying this filly would never have to run this fast against girls? Fillies don't exert themselves when running against other fillies? Fillies running against stiff competition (boys or girls) are in extra danger? Any filly facing a horse that they can't hope to beat is going to breakdown?
What are you talking about? I really don't get it...
