"Thats Horseracing"

[imallin]

I\'m not sure what the betting pools were, but i\'m sure someone who has some time on their hands can figure out a pretty good guesstimate on how much money Maryland \'saved\' but letting Barbaro run.

When you are running a company and MILLIONS of dollars in profits are at stake, the world can be a very cruel place.

[johndrj]

i think s peak for alot of fols when i say you can be a real ass.

john

[rando]

After having some time to think about yesterday here are my comments. I was at the Preakness for the 31 straight year. Sitting in 2nd row 60 yards from the finish line 2nd deck box with my binocular\'s glued on Barbero. Why in this world today can\'t it be just a bad step which can happen at any time or place. No searching to blame the starting gate crew,the track,the vet,the trainer,the grounds supt.but the incredible low of a fantastic sport.Everyone should look around yourself today and realize how fortunate you are and take advantage with optimism of the day.I agree with Jerry because of the accelleration ofthe overall final times, or lowering of the \"numbers\' a serious thought of spacing should be considered.I\'m flying back to St. Louis this am, print the TG\'S,go to the simo parlor saddened for Barbero and all his connections,but looking forward to today and \"The Belmont\".Excuse my typing and spelling I\'m not adept at changes on the computer.  Fifty one years a avid fan,bettor,handicaper in that order.  Thanks for you time!

[rando]

After having some time to think about yesterday here are my comments. I was at the Preakness for the 31 straight year. Sitting in 2nd row 60 yards from the finish line 2nd deck box with my binocular\'s glued on Barbero. Why in this world today can\'t it be just a bad step which can happen at any time or place. No searching to blame the starting gate crew,the track,the vet,the trainer,the grounds supt.but the incredible low of a fantastic sport.Everyone should look around yourself today and realize how fortunate you are and take advantage with optimism of the day.I agree with Jerry because of the accelleration ofthe overall final times, or lowering of the \"numbers\' a serious thought of spacing should be considered.I\'m flying back to St. Louis this am, print the TG\'S,go to the simo parlor saddened for Barbero and all his connections,but looking forward to today and \"The Belmont\"

[asfufh]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/

Here\'s a link to a video of Barbaro\'s start. Scroll down to SPORTS and click on \"Video: Barbaro injured Shortly After Start\". You need to sit thru an short car commercial and the footage of the start begins after the video of Barbaro waiting for the Equine emergency vehicle. From this view, it looks like Barbaro broke ok and starting showing affects of the injury about 20-30 strides out of the gate.
Asfufh