tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6883305680460329957.post5472174818295325196..comments2023-10-10T11:15:00.476-04:00Comments on A Saturday Afternoon Horse: And The Winner Is....Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13579834663084220823noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6883305680460329957.post-17558330871892876152011-01-14T09:52:31.574-05:002011-01-14T09:52:31.574-05:00Hi AmCap,
First of all thanks for visiting. HOTY i...Hi AmCap,<br />First of all thanks for visiting. HOTY is an easy call for me. I was one of those that caught the maiden breaker on Thanksgiving Day back 3 years ago and I have been a loyal fan and follower of the Big Mare since that day.<br />But I too am a handicapper, and without a doubt ( and taking away any emotion ) Zenyatta had an award winning campaign this year. Six inches kept her from 20 for 20. She broke three records during her 2010 campaign as well. Blame is a very good horse. But we see very good horses like him, every year. He just lasted in a brave attempt in the Classic, Zenyatta was rolling. As I have said before, if we had the chance to bet both of them back a month after the Classic, same track, same distance, who do you think would IMPROVE from the Classic? Who would be the favorite then?<br />But I know I don't have to talk you into anything. It WILL be a travesty if she is not awarded HOTY this year. If this happens then I can't help but question the credibility of the voters. Again, my questions of who are they? and what are their credentials? It's certainly not a personal thing, but I will not help but wonder just what kind of perspective would lead the voting experts to not recognize greatness.<br />Sprinting is not my forte,and I don't follow it as closely as some of the other divisions like the turf divisions and the distaff. So I don't really think I have a good opinion on Sprint Champion. Does it come down to the fastest horse? Does it come down to the best campaign? Who do you like ?<br />BTW, somehow I have missed reading your blog. So I will take care of that right now.<br />Yes, and it really ticks me off that 13 people couldn't send it their votes.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6883305680460329957.post-39637343315785728542011-01-14T00:06:13.266-05:002011-01-14T00:06:13.266-05:00Do you suppose that the 13 votes should go out to ...Do you suppose that the 13 votes should go out to more passionate, involved individuals? How hard is it to tick a few boxes and send back an envelope?<br /><br />What say you on HOY? How about Sprint Champion?<br /><br />I don't believe there is a wrong answer in either case, but I also believe that there is a decision for each award that is more right than the others.Amateurcapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982902236844905767noreply@blogger.com