I was less excited by this BC than any other. I think the addition of the Friday races was one negative factor. As kasept predicted, it diluted the excitement.
The track conditions were not a big negative for me. Most of the better horses performed well regardless. But there just wasn't much excitement about the entries. For instance, the Distaff is usually a compelling race for me, but this year it seemed blah. Definitely no Winning Colors vs Personal Ensign. Same with most of the other events besides the Classic.
--Dunbar
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Curlin and Hard Spun finish 1,2 in the 2007 BC Classic, demonstrating how competing in all three Triple Crown races ruins a horse for the rest of the year...see avatar
photo from REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
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