Curlin and Big Brown...JUST SAY NO!

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Why exactly is a match race more risky than any race? I don't get it.

good question, i don't either.
every match race involving top horses came out fine for decades as far as i know. seems that one race is responsible for every match race/filly vs colts debate out there.

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by Danzig

good question, i don't either.
every match race involving top horses came out fine for decades as far as i know. seems that one race is responsible for every match race/filly vs colts debate out there.

No logic to explain behind my sentiment, but I would just find a match race boring.

Really.

Match races are not the way I have pictured or enjoyed this sport in my lifetime.

One on one horse races are for a different fandom, time and place.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by westcoastinvader

No logic to explain behind my sentiment, but I would find a match race boring.

Really.

Match races are not the way I have pictured or enjoyed this sport in my lifetime.

One on one horse races are for a different fandom, time and place.

they may be boring, i remember watching one a few months ago at calder, all but two horses scratched.
the excitement generated would probably be all pre-race if these two were to face off. i just disagree that matches shouldn't happen due to any safety issues. matter of fact, they're probably safer than a full field-how often have we seen when several horses pay a price when the lead horse breaks down?

[cowgirlintexas]

I think in the "good 'ole days" they were exciting and thousands would flock to see the race.. In todays times, I just don't see that happening.. It wold be like "Yeah, o.k..who won".. next race... I don't think that there would be any greater chance of one or the other breaking a leg either just because it was a match race..Unless of course there was something wrong with one of them before they ever stepped foot on the track. Which in this case.. could be either or at this point.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

You really think a match race between Curlin and Big brown would elicit a response of "Yeah ok who won," from people?

I kinda' do...It's obviously the wrong race for a handicapper, but forgetting that most "people" have never seen or heard of a match race, it might be interesting...to them..

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Well i'm sure people that don't follow the sport wouldn't care. But they don't care to begin with. Anyone that follows, or even knows a little about the sport would care I think. I see it as only helping the sport if they were to meet up. They are the 2 biggest names in the game right now. It's not like we're talking about a match race at Turfway in December.

Commentator is a pretty big name in the game !

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Go ask 10 strangers if they have ever heard of big brown or Curlin. Then ask them if they have ever heard of Commentator and get back to me.

We were not only talking about stangers... fans of the sport, know Commentator, and they know him in a big way.
3 horse race 1 1/8 at belmont... Commentator, Curlin and Big Brown who wins ?

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Who cares who wins? The discussion was about a match race between BB and Curlin. There is no doubt Big Brown and Curlin are the 2 biggest and most recognizable names in US racing. I'm a big fan of Commentator, but he isn't bringing crowds to see him like the other 2 do. try and follow along.

he should !! he is turning into a legend. i will be at going to Mass. to watch him this Saturday, since your a huge fan you should come.

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Save me a seat on the bus with you.

no bus here.

Have it at halftime of the NFL Sunday night game.


I need to sleep. Help.

Originally Posted by hrfan

he should !! he is turning into a legend. i will be at going to Mass. to watch him this Saturday, since your a huge fan you should come.

excuse me, next sat.
but your still invited

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

FTFY

your the man around here, you really are.

no your are.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Nope. That title belongs to you. And thanks for the invite. I'm thinking about it. I'm between going with you to Suffolk or pulling my teeth out one by one. I'll let you know what I pick.

Being that pulling all your teeth out one at a time is basically a once in a lifetime experience, and the other has the potential to not be, I'd opt for that.

Maybe to help numb you first though, you could find the phone number for that guy who used to post around here, PG1985 and talk to him for a bit.