Yea. Right. Big deal
We’ll see how big when the decline in interest accelerates.
Travesty of justice and a major blight on the game.
Not at all. As was the “non-call” on Bayern in the BCC.
Upset because a favored horse was DQed? Would you say the same if CH had done this with MS second? Lousy horses and long shots win all the time, it would NOT be unusual. The “best horse” on paper nor during the race doesn’t have to win. Broker’s Tip was a cruddy horse, but he won...his ONLY win. Maybe he should have been pulled because of he stunk compared to Head Play? It was Sir Barton’s first win, after many losses. It was Native Dancer’s only loss. It did not change the ultimate view of their careers. KY Derbyis far too overrated.
If you’re worried about decline in interest don’t. Face it, rAcing is not favored and is basically a curiosity now akin to curling. Some of us are big fans but we are few, have been for decades.
The only thing that can save racing now is a true superstar, who hangs around for a long time. American Pharoah came close, but not long enough. Thanks Justify for helping, staying in racing so long.
I’m waiting for Man O’War. It’s been a century, and 50 years since Secretariat. We’re about due. Except now we’re fighting a totally marginalized sport.