Nice piece, Scott.
Great stuff!
Solid analysis Chris!
Did you get those fractions/final time right for Alumni? Wow, you're right, that was a SENSATIONAL debut run.
I really believe that a lot of the “Zenyatta Zealots” emerged as a result of the constant criticism the mare and her connections received. Many racing fans are very passionate about the horses they follow and, rightly or wrongly, take attacks — or even fair, but negative, commentary — regarding them in a very personal way.