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Originally Posted by AndyC
What was the arrogant position? That horses are not better off being where they are loved as opposed to being under professional care? When a trainer has 5 lifetime wins can you assume that he/she is as competent as a Richard Mandella or Todd Pletcher, etc.? Beyer's column was not a hit piece on the trainer but his questioning of trainer selection was something probably most handicappers also considered. In my handicapping, trainer patterns and competency are big factors.
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What was the real point that Beyer was trying to make with that comment? That Runhappy's trainer might not be up to the task of winning the BC Sprint?