Venezuela.. Kentucky Derby

[The Centaur]

It showed that the American people don't have anything against Venuzuela. Then why the draconian sanctions by USA against that country? Against a whole lot of other countries as well e.g. Cuba and Syria. The Syria sanctions the most disgusting of all. Syrian have just lost thousands in tragic earthquakes plus trying to recover from disastrous civil wars spurred on by US support to terrorists. The US policy is to prevent post war reconstruction of Syria just because Israel sits not far way. How cruel and unjust not to mention criminal can that be.

Edited May 7, 2023 by The Centaur

[Chief Stipe]

Ummm can you bring us up to speed on the Venezuela Kentucky Derby connection?

[The Centaur]

Just now, Chief Stipe said:

Ummm can you bring us up to speed on the Venezuela Kentucky Derby connection?

Both jockey and trainer from Venezuela. Big connection you would think.

[Chief Stipe]

22 minutes ago, The Centaur said:

Both jockey and trainer from Venezuela. Big connection you would think.

Thanks.  I didn't know that and I'm not sure many would.

[curious]

5 hours ago, Chief Stipe said:

Thanks.  I didn't know that and I'm not sure many would.

Really? It's all over the news.

https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-magical-kentucky-derby-venezuela-mage-scores-classic-upset

[curious]

https://youtu.be/aUDgaN6iHFc

[The Centaur]

Last years Derby also won by a Venezuelan jockey Sonny Leon.

This 1971 story on winner Canonero interesting

https://ilovehorses.net/history-2/legendary-dark-horse-canonero-ii/

[Chief Stipe]

9 hours ago, curious said:

Really? It's all over the news.

https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-magical-kentucky-derby-venezuela-mage-scores-classic-upset

That's great to hear.  Didn't hear it mentioned on Trackside.

[Special Agent]

1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said:

That's great to hear.  Didn't hear it mentioned on Trackside.

Are you surprised by that?

I liken it to being well informed yet only watching mainstream media.

[aquaman]

Watched it on Sky Sports, whole hour and half. Great coverage and the Venezuelan angle was huge.

[aquaman]

20 hours ago, The Centaur said:

It showed that the American people don't have anything against Venuzuela. Then why the draconian sanctions by USA against that country? Against a whole lot of other countries as well e.g. Cuba and Syria. The Syria sanctions the most disgusting of all. Syrian have just lost thousands in tragic earthquakes plus trying to recover from disastrous civil wars spurred on by US support to terrorists. The US policy is to prevent post war reconstruction of Syria just because Israel sits not far way. How cruel and unjust not to mention criminal can that be.

And then there's the sanctions against Russia, Nth Korea, Iran as well. I await the day the good ol USA is sanctioned. What howls of anguish we will hear then.

[The Centaur]

3 hours ago, aquaman said:

And then there's the sanctions against Russia, Nth Korea, Iran as well. I await the day the good ol USA is sanctioned. What howls of anguish we will hear then.

Israel is the country that should be sanctioned. Could it be that the Israel lobby which finances the politicians in Washington is why it's not? 

[aquaman]

19 hours ago, The Centaur said:

Israel is the country that should be sanctioned. Could it be that the Israel lobby which finances the politicians in Washington is why it's not? 

Absolutely, you don't bite the hand that feeds you.

[SLB2.0]

The horse comes second in the US. 7 deaths just that week.

It's a rapidly dying sport over there. Remind you of anywhere else?

[The Centaur]

24 minutes ago, SLB2.0 said:

The horse comes second in the US. 7 deaths just that week.

It's a rapidly dying sport over there. Remind you of anywhere else?

Well it seems to be OK in some parts of Australia. I'm a bit curious what the future of harness racing holds. There would seem little post race emphasis on those horses if that's a diplomatic way saying it.

More prize money towards owners of horses and greyhounds who have a record rehoming is needed.