@Tairaterces You're really splitting hairs here; Tom is saying it fine. The pronunciation of Bern"a"rdini can be a little ambiguous with the "a" sometimes being very close to an "e", depending on the person calling the given race.
I agree; it's one of his best calls. Bernardini was so talented, he turned this race into a paid workout.
Watching this again, I absolutely hate the way horses with this kind of extraordinary ability are put to stud at three. This sport will never achieve the status it once had if this trend continues. We need more "true" sportsmen in the sport for things to improve, and even better breeding of speed AND endurance, or the thoroughbred line will never recover either.
i feel he was to overrated his gold cup who did he beat? travers was bluegrass cat preakness ok this race sunriver didnt handle the slop. but id take berny over curlin any day
i was never a big fan of bernardini for soooo long...then i went to lexington and actually got to meet him and he is the biggest sweetheart i've ever met. this horse is so polite and gorgeous, so i can really appreciate his races better now. =] thanks for the post!
Yeah, I was standing against the rail near the finish line and Castellano never even shook the reins at him. Impressive. Too bad about the BC Classic.
Bernardini was astonishing in this one. I remember when I first saw it thinking: he looks like he's just GALLOPING! I loved Tom Durkin's call too. It was great when his voice cracked with sheer joy after he said: "Bernardini runs HUGE!" Classic moment. Regarding the BC Classic, I feel that Javier let him loose too early. God bless.
Who the heck is Bernerdini?
I thought Bernardini won this race, am I wrong?
Does Durkin have a speech impediment?
Tairaterces 1 year ago
@Tairaterces You're really splitting hairs here; Tom is saying it fine. The pronunciation of Bern"a"rdini can be a little ambiguous with the "a" sometimes being very close to an "e", depending on the person calling the given race.
Great call regardless, don't you think?
cf1970 1 year ago
Bernardini was better than Barbaro....imo.
armed2themax 1 year ago
my all-time favorite call of Durkin's..."He didn't break a sweat and it's 90 degrees! Bernardini runs HUGE."
bsinboots 2 years ago
I agree; it's one of his best calls. Bernardini was so talented, he turned this race into a paid workout.
Watching this again, I absolutely hate the way horses with this kind of extraordinary ability are put to stud at three. This sport will never achieve the status it once had if this trend continues. We need more "true" sportsmen in the sport for things to improve, and even better breeding of speed AND endurance, or the thoroughbred line will never recover either.
Thanks for the comments.
cf1970 2 years ago
@cf1970 I agree completely.
patteel 1 year ago
The battle between Barbaro and Bernardini would have been a tremendous one in the Preakness!
Fantastic horse.
decroo21 2 years ago
whata horse...
lengua92 2 years ago
i feel he was to overrated his gold cup who did he beat? travers was bluegrass cat preakness ok this race sunriver didnt handle the slop. but id take berny over curlin any day
tomar111292 3 years ago
he didnt break a sweat n its 90 degrees..!lol
kadir1982 3 years ago
Its a shame we never saw Barbaro vs. Bernardini...
johnjazz42 3 years ago
yeah! bernardini is so great
such a shame he retired
he would have done so well!
his trainer did an awesome job!
congrats to them so much!
cheeeeer08 4 years ago
i was never a big fan of bernardini for soooo long...then i went to lexington and actually got to meet him and he is the biggest sweetheart i've ever met. this horse is so polite and gorgeous, so i can really appreciate his races better now. =] thanks for the post!
seggymon 4 years ago
What a GREAT horse. I agree, he was retired WAYYY too soon
rockybudgeboa 4 years ago
Yep, a real shame. Bernardini had everything going for him, pedigree, size, conformation, etc.
Thanks for watching.
cf1970 4 years ago
My Pleasure. Thanks for all these wonderful videos :)
bean
rockybudgeboa 4 years ago
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoy them. ^_^
Have a great day.
cf1970 4 years ago
Youtoo
:)))
rockybudgeboa 4 years ago
Anyone have Bernardini's Traver's win or found it on here?
djones1336 4 years ago
I haven't found it on youtube. I'll post it for you.
cf1970 4 years ago
It really was a gross day. Constant threat of rain and soooooooo humid. He made it worth it in his brilliance, though.
apajax6 4 years ago
Yeah, I was standing against the rail near the finish line and Castellano never even shook the reins at him. Impressive. Too bad about the BC Classic.
saratogaslim 5 years ago
Bernardini was astonishing in this one. I remember when I first saw it thinking: he looks like he's just GALLOPING! I loved Tom Durkin's call too. It was great when his voice cracked with sheer joy after he said: "Bernardini runs HUGE!" Classic moment. Regarding the BC Classic, I feel that Javier let him loose too early. God bless.
cf1970 5 years ago
i agree. if you watch the analysis he lost more then 2 lengths to invasor.. so he may have won it had he had a better trip
rebecca11391 5 years ago
Boy, he WHIPPED that field!
gfn02 5 years ago
Yes indeedy! Take care.
cf1970 5 years ago