What kind of s@!&%$@ is the Mineshaft camp pulling if they don't run in the Classic? I am so sick of these so called sportsman who consistently duck competition unless everything is working in their favor i.e. competition (the weaker the better), running at their favorite track, weights, etc... This is supposed to be racing's championship day, and horses are ducking it left and right. Pathetic. Its too bad these gutless owners aren't as competitive as the wonderful animals they own. All anyone cares about is stud fees. Empire Maker retiring as a 3yo and his last race was in August? Are you kidding me? And I'm sorry but Perfect Drift drilled Mineshaft earlier this year. I don't care what the supplemental fee is, this horse is 1) a top contender for the Classic, 2) hasn't he won enough money to cover the supplemental fee?? Is it any wonder racing is in the woeful shape that it is? Can you imagine the A's skipping game 1 of the ALDS because Pedro is pitching? Forgive the rant, but I'm getting tired of dealing with this year after year.



P-Dub