Managing Expectations

re: Managing Expectations

domino — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:07:40 GMT

Sweetest Kiss was sold at the Keeneland January sale for $30,000 a few days after the scratch.

I can't figure out why they even entered her in the Beulah race.

She was not a late entry to the catalog (Hip 1400). What was the point in entering her at Beulah?

Curious minds.

re: Managing Expectations

Dreamer's Mom — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:18:38 GMT

Sweetest Kiss may not have the strongest race record, however in our state she would be considered "top dog" in the stable, but she does come from a very stong female line. I will confess to being very biased towards this dam line, but that is neither here nor there. Her family has produced some wonderfully usable horses. She would be a welcome addition in my pasture, but like I said, I am very biased in her favor!

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txhorsefan — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:52:43 GMT

Nothing like a dose of reality on a day of high expectations, but you are correct that very few do make it to the top echelons of racing. It is sad to read about the fate of Sweetest Kiss and I hope that she will be able to find the winner's circle again, but so much of the excitement for Nicanor and Lentenor is based on the love of Barbaro and has drawn in people to have an interest in horses and their welfare. I'm hoping the colts do well, but only time will tell us what they are able to achieve. Lightning has been known to strike twice, and since it is a possibility, continue to color me optimistic.

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darlene — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:28:17 GMT

as long as nicanor is safe it doesnt matter win or lose he is still Barbaros brother and he is loved. Darlene.

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hollyberry — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:02:58 GMT

I agree with your comments, however I think that posting this on a horse racing website might not be your best course of action. I can empathize with everything you have said, but you are stating truths that most people do not want to hear. Race horses are often disposed of because they did not fulfill someone's dream. However, if you do not agree with horse racing you probably should not be involved with anything to do with the sport. Posting or starting a blog on this website isn't going to change anything. I would think that if you really wanted to change anything about how horses were treated you would start with the legislators and work your way up from there. Call me crazy.

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Bellwether — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:28:59 GMT

another Barbaro is not very likely but you NEVER know in this game!!!...Long Live The King!!!

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Julie L. — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:23:15 GMT

Emotions are simply going to run high in regards to Barbaro's little brother as Barbaro's impact on the lifes of many were so touched by his races and by his gallant heart as he struggled hard to fight laminitis. Let's all hope that Nicanor is able to fill his big brother's shoes and bring alittle brightness to these gloomy times.

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Abbie Knowles — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:54:29 GMT

A good article but I am an optimist by nature so will continue to hope Nicanor and Lentenor are stars in the making!

It is not long now before Nicanor takes that first step but whatever happens on Saturday, as long as he returns safely, and please God he does, then all is not lost.. Many horses improve greatly for a race!

God Bless

Best Wishes

Abbie

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MJ — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:44:09 GMT

The FOB's have been tracking her for some time. See, we root for every horse no matter where they finish. Our expectations are more realistic than most of horse racing who is constantly looking for a triple crown victor to "save them".

We are so thrilled Nicanor is going to race. To make it to the track is amazing. If he finishes last we will all show up for his next race. The finish position doesn't matter. His health and happiness does.

When the sport stops focusing on only a few who race for far too short a time they will finally get it.