Yeah I don't understand the Bailey hatred either?? I think today's world is different. People want things more easily(AP Trip Crown) or want participation trophies. I mean for decades and decades horses went after other horses especially big races. That was the game you have to deal with horses and be the best.
What about Sham in the Belmont? Martin and Pincay purposely went after Sectretariat trying to stay with him and tire him even as Sham was "washed out" in the paddock. They ran unreal fractions and Sec still won. That's racing.
Tons of other horses have gone after other horses in races so they don't get an easy time and easy win. Some of those horses keeping it honest have even won the races numerous times.
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