Nyquist wins the Kentucky Derby

[hamsterjill]

21. Uh "who cares if he's an alcoholic"

That's not exactly a love fest.

I understand the realities of racing. My point is that it's being changed for the better by people on the inside (i.e., Baffert, etc.) by providing better conditions for the horses. Things have improved over the last decade, and contrary to what a lot of idealists think about things in this country, change comes slowly.

Of course it's about money. Part of that is a good advantage for the horse, too. Who is going to abuse a horse worth $10 million in stud fees?

But it's not going to be changed for the better by someone whining on a message board or protesting at the front gate. It's also not going to go away.

So, get off your keyboard and go do something to proactively change that which you hate. I'm sure there are opportunities in your own area wherever you are located. Bitching at me and others isn't going to change anything.