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The majority of the “turf writers” eligible to vote most likely saw little to no live races. They pretty much vote on money won and the winner of the Breeders’ Cup.[/QUOTE]
Or they abstain which honestly irks me to no end.
Some of the categories reflecting the 248 voter ballots received and the final votes:
Jockey = Javier Castellano, 146; Mike Smith, 44; Jose Ortiz, 41; Florent Geroux, 12; Irad Ortiz Jr., 2; Julien Leparoux, 1. Voter abstentions, 2.
Older dirt female = Beholder, 246; Stellar Wind, 2.
Older dirt male = California Chrome, 248
Owner = Juddmonte Farms, 134; Ken and Sarah Ramsey, 45; Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence, 17; Spendthrift Farm, 17; California Chrome, LLC, 16; Reddam Racing, 4; Fox Hill Farms, 3; John Oxley, 3; WinStar Farm, 2; End Zone Athletics, 1; Midwest Thoroughbreds, 1. Voter abstentions, 5.
2-year-old filly = Champagne Room, 202; New Money Honey, 21; Lady Aurelia, 11; Pretty City Dancer, 5; Shane’s Girlfriend, 3; Abel Tasman, 2; Miss Sky Warrior, 2; Victory to Victory, 1; Voter abstentions, 1.
Turf male = Flintshire, 137; Highland Reel, 76; Tourist, 32; Da Big Hoss, 1. Voter abstentions, 2.
Turf female = Tepin, 225; Found, 11; Queen’s Trust, 7; Lady Eli, 2; Miss Temple City, 2; Catch a Glimpse, 1.
Male sprinter = Drefong, 199; Lord Nelson, 29; A.P. Indian, 20.
Female sprinter = Finest City, 185; Haveyougoneaway, 20; Paulassilverlining, 13; Taris, 12; Carina Mia, 11; Constellation, 2; Lightstream, 1; Songbird, 1. Voter abstentions, 3.
Steeplechase = Rawnaq, 171; Top Striker, 31; Special Skills, 2; Bob Le Beau, 1; Portrade, 1. Voter abstentions, 42.
So you mean to tell me all voters are confident he/she can all select a Male Sprinter but when it comes to Jockey two of them “just can’t choose” and abstain? WTF. Again Turf Male another two voters “just can’t choose” yet everyone is able to vote for Turf Female with confidence?
Not voting in the Steeplechase category is unacceptable in my view. ALL steeplechase races are on free replay and without registration required. ALL of them. So if an eligible writer submits a ballot but is that lazy to skip 'chasing then I don’t know why they have the right to vote.
