Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

Will W — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:04:51 GMT

Baffoon is buffoon. MTB ran a credible race last Saturday and, if he had relaxed for Borel and not pulled him to the lead too early, he could have won it. However, he was rank down the backstretch and what happened was just what Jerry Bailey said could happen when he learned that MTB was too amped up, too keen, in the hours previous to the race: When MTB would not relax for Borel, the horse's closing kick was compromised to a certain degree, and he got beat by a closer though he put in a game performance. That's three fine outings in Grade 1 races in 5 week's time and not the stuff that comprises the make-up of a fluke. The jock seemed right about his confidence that MTB would win the Belmont. If he'd have relaxed for Calvin as he did in the Derby, Borel would have had his Triple.

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

zipssecret — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:07:09 GMT

I doubt the owners of Medaglia d'Oro or Birdstone would consider it a commercial bust, think how well there stallions should do at the sales this fall. Both first crop sires and between them (mostly Medaglia d'Oro) they sired the winners of all the classics, so far, filly and colt.

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

newsline2 — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:02:09 GMT

Clearly there is a commercial aspect to RA's sale at a reported $10 to $13 million, and now her daddy's sale to Darley. And bump up in stud fees.

And despite some feeling MTB is a wash because he's little and a gelding...well, underdogs are always attractive to Americans. Especially those toughing out bad times.

GO MTB! Bring it all the way home like a good man!

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

Sysonby — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:19:39 GMT

I think that MTB proved in the Preakness that the Derby was not a fluke.

I like Charitable Man on Sat, not because MTB is a "fluke" but because the pace and race flow figure to give him an edge. MTB will make his usual run but he may be up against it.

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

CurlinLover — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:19:11 GMT

Draynay! I have to feel sorry for you! If you can only feel better by putting down someone else or an innocent horse, your self-esteem must really be nil - which it should be considering your unwillingness to take responsibility and give credit where credit is due. Only losers make your comments. The Derby is over and can't be rerun! Suck it up! Be a man!Or try! LOL! Your personal, stupid comment about blood clots - give me a break! You'll pop one your self - if you actually have a heart pumping blood!!! I think whoever came up with the name "Baffoon" for you did us all a favor - and you none. You're now labeled!

Go MTB!

The rest of you - enjoy tomorrow's races!

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

draynay — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:50:38 GMT

curlinlover,

Careful so you don't pop a blood clot.

FLUKE, FLUKE, FLUKE!! Run the Derby again 100 times and MTB wouldn't win it again. That's what I call a fluke. Charitable Man and Dunkirk (on a fast track) will show the fluke what real talent can do.

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

Racingfan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:28:21 GMT

I am always excited about the triple crown races (and all the others). But I agree there is too much emphasis on commercial breeding for too long already. We definitely need the colts and fillies to stay around awhile with the geldings. They are RACE horses first and breeding animals second in my opinion.

Chris: Are you part of Mr. Jackson's legal team? If not, why would you be so negative in questioning his motives for keeping Curlin in training? If you are not aware - those very legal issues STILL are not resolved but Curlin is retired now.

So....I guess that had nothing to do with it.

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

LACS70 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:27:55 GMT

Thank you CurlinLover...my sentiments EXACTLY - about MTB and the apparent censorship.

draynay is a sore looser who hates geldings. At least that is the view he puts out.

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

judylovesjohnhenry — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:48:22 GMT

To draynay - MTB a fluke! Give me a break!

Case in point: The Legendary John Henry! He didn't get "famous" until he got older. Google him some time! Nobody had to compare him to a mare or filly; he became horse of the decade. End of story.

Why do you all have to bring in RA for comparison?! R2R kicked butt with Curlin at Belmont... did Curlin get a "bad name" because of it? Heck no! Lighten up.

And, don't get me wrong - I adore Rachel, but I don't have to tear down one horse to make her a "better" horse.

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

CurlinLover — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:38:32 GMT

MTB will win!!!!!!!!!!1

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

CurlinLover — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:15:38 GMT

I guess unfair sensorship is at work here - or the blog finished!

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

CurlinLover — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:07:55 GMT

GO MTB!!!!!!!!!!!

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

CurlinLover — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:00:57 GMT

It doesn't seem like our comments are welcome and accepted if we make negative comments about the very offensive and annoying Draynay. Are you on his side condoning that kind of ludicrous writing while putting down and riduculing the Derby winner? If, so, that's offensive as well! And sad! Draynay needs to go away from these - otherwise interesting and informative - blogs! He incites only hate and anger.

GO MTB!!!!!!!!!!!

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

CurlinLover — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:33:13 GMT

Draynay! Well, well, well!!!!!!!!

You admit last year's colts were weak! That really makes BB's win impressive, doesn't it? Lol!

As many times as you use the word "fluke", you become one yourself in our eyes.

GO MTB!!!!!!!!!!

re: Triple Crown 2009: A Commercial Bust?

CurlinLover — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:10:39 GMT

I'm going to root for MTB Saturday for 2 reasons:

1. I like him and think he's a very good and deserving horse.

2. Just so Draynay can eat crow. This baffoon ticks off a lot of us with his enduring nonsense! Draynay, if MTB is a "fluke" for not winning the Belmont, was "your" BB a fluke too? I believe so!!! They both won the Derby - not much difference in the Preakness!!!

Now, let's enjoy a good race - except for the Baffoon!

And Draynay, watch out! You might end being called a "Fluke" yourself! Befitting I'd say!

GO MTB!!!!!!!!!!!!