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Old 01-18-2010, 09:48 PM
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Hey guys, I thought we were doing it...what's happening, I'm watching Two and a Half Men?
And I'm watching Big Bang Theory......and I have TVG.
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Old 01-18-2010, 09:54 PM
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Asmussen winning the Eclipse for Trainer of the Year is an example what's wrong with this sport - they're rewarding the cheaters. This has me a little upset The other trainers were so much more worthy.
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Old 01-18-2010, 09:57 PM
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I know that not everyone shares my view but I'm bummed Einstein didn't win...
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Old 01-18-2010, 09:58 PM
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Also, for those of you that were watching, how many of you wanted to yell at Jess Jackson, "SHUT THE F*CK UP!!!"

And I really want to like Jess cause I love his horse but jeez... just take your award, say thank you and go back to your table.
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Asmussen winning the Eclipse for Trainer of the Year is an example what's wrong with this sport - they're rewarding the cheaters. This has me a little upset The other trainers were so much more worthy.
Why are the cheaters even eligible?
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Old 01-18-2010, 09:59 PM
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More worthy based on what?

Asmussen was about a 1-to-5,000 favorite to win that award based on how the voters have historically voted in that category.
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I know that not everyone shares my view but I'm bummed Einstein didn't win...
You're not the only one... no more Gio Ponti
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More worthy based on what?

Asmussen was about a 1-to-5,000 favorite to win that award based on how the voters have historically voted in that category.
I don't know, classier people, they win without cheating... I'm just not a fan of Asmussen and trainers like him... but that's just my opinion.
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How many votes did Ness get?
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Old 01-18-2010, 10:06 PM
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You're not the only one... no more Gio Ponti
Gio Ponti didn't deserve the two Eclipse Awards that he won?

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Old 01-18-2010, 10:13 PM
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Christian Santiago Reyes wins apprentice jockey...
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I don't know, classier people, they win without cheating... I'm just not a fan of Asmussen and trainers like him... but that's just my opinion.
Asmussen is the single nicest trainer I've ever talked to in terms of being pleasant and engaging.

But yeah, he's been caught cheating before. Not like that was going to matter enough to make the vote close.
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Old 01-18-2010, 10:15 PM
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How many votes did Ness get?
He, Steph Beattie, and Doug Shanyfelt were the three nominations for small circuit juicer of the year.
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Gio Ponti didn't deserve the two Eclipse Awards that he won?

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My comment wasn't about "deserving", I just wanted Einstein to win, Gio Ponti already had one Eclipse, I had hoped that Einstein could get one as well.
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Old 01-18-2010, 10:16 PM
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Asmussen is the single nicest trainer I've ever talked to in terms of being pleasant and engaging.

But yeah, he's been caught cheating before. Not like that was going to matter enough to make the vote close.
Jeff Mullins is a really nice guy.

Nice has nothing to do with it though, does it?
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Old 01-18-2010, 10:18 PM
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My comment wasn't about "deserving", I just wanted Einstein to win, Gio Ponti already had one Eclipse, I had hoped that Einstein could get one as well.
Same here. I don't know who deserves it... I just wanted Einstein to win. Sentimental favorite.

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Leparoux wins...
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Old 01-18-2010, 10:19 PM
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He, Steph Beattie, and Doug Shanyfelt were the three nominations for small circuit juicer of the year.
33% Wins and 66% ITM the Eclipse would have to go to Ness.
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Dominguez got screwed.
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Old 01-18-2010, 10:21 PM
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Congrats to whoever wins...

They both deserve it.
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Old 01-18-2010, 10:24 PM
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Jeff Mullins is a really nice guy.

Nice has nothing to do with it though, does it?
Nothing at all.
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