I am so glad that Big Brown didn't win the Triple Crown. When you look at how the classless Rick Durtow handle himself in defeat, you know no one feel sorry for him. I don't think Nick Zito went to apologize to Big Brown's connection like he did in 2004 when Birdstone foiled Smart Jones Triple Crown bid. Durtow was arrogant and cocky throughout the last 5 weeks and show no respect for his opponents. When he was ask if he regretted being so boastful in the last weeks, his quote was "I just went by what I was feeling. I'm sure that that didn't get him beat or have him pull up.”. I guess he has never heard of karma.
Another sign of karma was for the winning training Nick Zito. Zito released John Velazquez from Da'Tara to ride Ready's Echo just a week before Belmont. I remembered Zito was quoted as saying "He and LaPenta believe in good karma and they will find a good rider to ride their horse". It turn out he was banged on.
As a racing fan, I would love to see a Triple Crown winner. When it finally happens, I am sure it will be something special. It makes appreciate the other 11 Triple Crown winners and how special they really are.
Only in America: Why did Kent Desormeaux eased Big Brown in the stretch? He said it himself, the horse was not hurt and he just didn't fire for the race. I thought jockey's job is to ride thier horse to the best possible finish in any given race. If it is in Hong Kong, he will get a lengthy suspension..unbelievable.
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