tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354333762076619269.post4067201707944050890..comments2023-11-17T12:09:40.494-05:00Comments on Foolish Pleasure: KarmaValerie Grashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02696887655473752690noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354333762076619269.post-73227429383517401292007-10-08T13:53:00.000-04:002007-10-08T13:53:00.000-04:00It is increasingly difficult to support thoroughbr...It is increasingly difficult to support thoroughbred horse racing with the breakdowns of late. Is the new poly track really safer? When do the trainers finally realize the horses are delicate creatures that are being worked like a Clydesdale? I have been an avid fan for over 40 years and have of late begun to question why I watch when such tragedies keep happening. 10/6/07 was so heartbreaking and we are still grieving over Barbaro.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354333762076619269.post-10114101341955163052007-10-07T21:08:00.000-04:002007-10-07T21:08:00.000-04:00In total agreement with your Tefulesberg comment. ...In total agreement with your Tefulesberg comment. How many times was his connections going to run the colt? Every time he started, I gritted my teeth hoping he would be okay. Can you please post how he is doing or let me know where I can check? <BR/><BR/>Additionally, throughbred racing will never broaden their fan base as long as horses continue to breakdown especially on national TV. Do you think anyone wants to see an animal die?drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04605364614258644322noreply@blogger.com