Re: To the aptly named smalltimer.... (974 Views)
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smalltimer (IP Logged)
Date: May 26, 2009 03:11PM
Jimbo,
We're getting closer...we should be commended.
I'm glad you explained the concept of wagering to me. I always wondered where the money came from. By the way, I do wager, and I rarely wager on short fields, so Zenyatta in small fields, where she may have them overmatched, is a race that I enjoy watching. But, would I love to see Rachel and Zenyatta on the dirt? Absolutely, but it's not gonna happen.
I will revoke my condemnation on your using "gutless." You've explained the way it was used, and so we can drop that part from the dialogue.
I assumed you knew that John does not PERSONALLY map out Zenyatta's course, that is done by his wife, that's why I objected to your personal comment on John.
Jimbo, I wasn't chastising you by insinuating you wanted to bet against her. We all want races to play where we think we can beat that heavy chalk. I do that all day long too, so I know what you're saying. Sometimes though, you just gotta watch a race and root for someone even if you're not playing the race.
I grew up playing bullrings in Nebraska in the 1960's. I watched Garrett Gomez ride in my hometown when he was 17. I'm been a fan and friend of Mike Smith since he was a bug boy at Aksarben in Nebraska since the early 80's. I like John Shirreffs personally. They don't need me to defend them, but they're good men, they're some of the best in their profession. So, its hard for me not to be a fan of these guys, even if its a race I can't play.
Thank jimbo,
have a good one.