Comments on: Racing Stripes http://www.zcracing.com/racing-stripes/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:28:22 +0000 hourly 1 By: Anonymous http://www.zcracing.com/racing-stripes/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Anonymous Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:57:22 +0000 http://www.zcracing.com/racing-stripes/#comment-18 I personally, have been a long term fan of horse racing. This movie is mockery and an insult to the sport. If anyone here was to know ANYTHING about horse racing, then they would know what I'm talk'in about. May I begin? <br />First of all, let me point out to all viewers that this is a TURF race. If you're wondering what a turf race is, it's a race on a grass course. TURF races cannot be prestigious in any way. (Except if they are steeplechase courses, ones with jumps.) The biggest race in all of Kentucky? Hmm. Let me see, that would be the KENTUCKY DERBY, a race run on the dirt. (Plus, I must add that it takes a prep season in order to even get nominated for the Derby. If you saw this year's, ya know that colt Greeley's Galaxy? Because Consolidater was retired, he got an opening in the 20 horse field. But since he had an unimpressive prep season, he was not nominated. Therefore, his owner had to pay about $2,000,000 to get the horse eligible for the race, not to mention the big entry fee.) I'm pointing all of this out because I did not see it in the movie. <br />Secondly, if it is to be a race against Thoroughbreds (My beloved, beautiful athletic babies) Then the Jockey club clearly states that the horse must be REGISTERED, HAVE PAPERS INDICATING HIS BLOODLINES, AND HAS TO BE A PURE BRED THOROUGHBRED! If a horse (or zebra, ugh) cannot meet the requirements above, then they simply are not allowed to race against Thoroughbreds. <br />Did you see the other jockeys in the race hunched as if they have their legs around the horse,(as in strong contact) and nearly standing up? This means the jockeys are holding their mounts back, and I failed to see any of them in the field ever break this position, meaning it was a tricked out race that the Thoroughbreds could have won hands down. (Sorry Channing, your zebra cannot beat a racehorse. Suck it up and face it, will ya?) <br />If anyone in their right mind here likes horses, then you will surely see some sense in my review. I'm sorry for all of you 5-year-olds who love it, but compared to REAL racing, this movie doesn't seem to make much sense at all. Rating: 1 / 5 I personally, have been a long term fan of horse racing. This movie is mockery and an insult to the sport. If anyone here was to know ANYTHING about horse racing, then they would know what I’m talk’in about. May I begin?

First of all, let me point out to all viewers that this is a TURF race. If you’re wondering what a turf race is, it’s a race on a grass course. TURF races cannot be prestigious in any way. (Except if they are steeplechase courses, ones with jumps.) The biggest race in all of Kentucky? Hmm. Let me see, that would be the KENTUCKY DERBY, a race run on the dirt. (Plus, I must add that it takes a prep season in order to even get nominated for the Derby. If you saw this year’s, ya know that colt Greeley’s Galaxy? Because Consolidater was retired, he got an opening in the 20 horse field. But since he had an unimpressive prep season, he was not nominated. Therefore, his owner had to pay about $2,000,000 to get the horse eligible for the race, not to mention the big entry fee.) I’m pointing all of this out because I did not see it in the movie.

Secondly, if it is to be a race against Thoroughbreds (My beloved, beautiful athletic babies) Then the Jockey club clearly states that the horse must be REGISTERED, HAVE PAPERS INDICATING HIS BLOODLINES, AND HAS TO BE A PURE BRED THOROUGHBRED! If a horse (or zebra, ugh) cannot meet the requirements above, then they simply are not allowed to race against Thoroughbreds.

Did you see the other jockeys in the race hunched as if they have their legs around the horse,(as in strong contact) and nearly standing up? This means the jockeys are holding their mounts back, and I failed to see any of them in the field ever break this position, meaning it was a tricked out race that the Thoroughbreds could have won hands down. (Sorry Channing, your zebra cannot beat a racehorse. Suck it up and face it, will ya?)

If anyone in their right mind here likes horses, then you will surely see some sense in my review. I’m sorry for all of you 5-year-olds who love it, but compared to REAL racing, this movie doesn’t seem to make much sense at all. Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.zcracing.com/racing-stripes/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Anonymous Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:25:27 +0000 http://www.zcracing.com/racing-stripes/#comment-17 1.) That farmer girl would never be aloud to own a ZEBRA without proper licensing. <br />2.) Zebras are pretty slow animals. <br />3.) Do you really think a zebra would be aloud to be in a horse race? <br />4.) This has some really cheesey dialouge and a boring, unoriginal storyline. <br />5.) Frankie Muniz sucks. <br /> <br />Unless you want your head to explode from all the horribly written dialouge, or if you want your teeth to hurt for days because of the sweetness of this film, I would not suggest this to anyone. <br /> <br />[...] Rating: 1 / 5 1.) That farmer girl would never be aloud to own a ZEBRA without proper licensing.

2.) Zebras are pretty slow animals.

3.) Do you really think a zebra would be aloud to be in a horse race?

4.) This has some really cheesey dialouge and a boring, unoriginal storyline.

5.) Frankie Muniz sucks.

Unless you want your head to explode from all the horribly written dialouge, or if you want your teeth to hurt for days because of the sweetness of this film, I would not suggest this to anyone.

[...] Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.zcracing.com/racing-stripes/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Anonymous Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:39:26 +0000 http://www.zcracing.com/racing-stripes/#comment-16 First off the bat, this stupid movie deserves no stars. The dumb thing doesn't even turn on the real esscence of racing, and i know it. in fact, i consider this movie to be an insult to all of the thoroughbred racingdom. One) The trainer and jockey (ya call that prissy prom princess a hardworking, dirty, living on the edge, drinking, swearing, good hardy jock? that's lame all by itself!) are not liscenced. both need to have at least a year of appernticeship before applying for a liscence and striking out on their own. Then, you can't just enter your horse in a prestigious event as its first start. you have to start in furlong and allowance races before ever taking on that challenge. Two) You have to be stinking rich in order to play horses, even just one, in this game. Farmers cannot afford the thousands of millions of dollars it requires to pay entry fees and hotel and stall lodging, not to mention airport or trailoring services, there's just no way. Sure, Funny Cide's owners weren't exactly rich when they raced him. but they are now. and, may I remind you, they have good paying jobs and there are alot of them. Another question: why do people think that zebras are better than the thoroughbreds? for one thing, they can't be registered unless they are a purely bred thoroughbred. that means, you have to be a thoroughbred in order to race. and you have to have papers. abandoned and stray animals cannot race unless they at least have a traceable pedigree. The Black stallion didn't have one, but you don't need papers in order to race in match races. this most certainly wasn't one. And zebras DO NOT run faster than thoroughbreds for your information. it's a true fact that horses that are bred for speed, (arr. thoroughbreds) are the fastest domestic animals. that includes wild animals raised in captivity, except for the cheetah. do zebras reach speeds of 40 miles per hour? i don't think so. they are certainly low on the competition list. Three) why is this movie forming a bad rep for the thoroughbreds? this Sir Trenton evil thoroughbred horse character is all wrong. the sport has been hidden by the show stealing other younger sports. the fans aren't as abundant anymore. Trainers, owners, jockeys, exercise riders, and fans all hope the younger generation will pick it back up on its feet. this movie steers the young ones in the wrong direction. if the kids see thoroughbreds as bad guys, then isn't that going to hurt the sport? But they are really wrong on thoroughbreds. thoroughbreds are devoting, affectionate, handsome well-bred horses that will run their hearts out because its all they want to do. think of Secretariat, think of Cigar, think of Citation, think of Colin, Personal Ensign, Native Dancer, and countless others that deserve your resect. most of all, think of poor, sad little Ruffian. All that filly wanted to do was run. She killed herself doing so and still wanted to keep running. That filly had a pure heart. A heart that goes unmatched. Unlike 'Stripes's'. <br /> to tell you the truth, this movie stank. i think the box office would have better luck doing a bio movie on one of the greats. at least THEN there would be a little actual RESPECT going towards the sport. If I could give this movie 0 stars, I wouldn't hesitate to do so. Rating: 1 / 5 First off the bat, this stupid movie deserves no stars. The dumb thing doesn’t even turn on the real esscence of racing, and i know it. in fact, i consider this movie to be an insult to all of the thoroughbred racingdom. One) The trainer and jockey (ya call that prissy prom princess a hardworking, dirty, living on the edge, drinking, swearing, good hardy jock? that’s lame all by itself!) are not liscenced. both need to have at least a year of appernticeship before applying for a liscence and striking out on their own. Then, you can’t just enter your horse in a prestigious event as its first start. you have to start in furlong and allowance races before ever taking on that challenge. Two) You have to be stinking rich in order to play horses, even just one, in this game. Farmers cannot afford the thousands of millions of dollars it requires to pay entry fees and hotel and stall lodging, not to mention airport or trailoring services, there’s just no way. Sure, Funny Cide’s owners weren’t exactly rich when they raced him. but they are now. and, may I remind you, they have good paying jobs and there are alot of them. Another question: why do people think that zebras are better than the thoroughbreds? for one thing, they can’t be registered unless they are a purely bred thoroughbred. that means, you have to be a thoroughbred in order to race. and you have to have papers. abandoned and stray animals cannot race unless they at least have a traceable pedigree. The Black stallion didn’t have one, but you don’t need papers in order to race in match races. this most certainly wasn’t one. And zebras DO NOT run faster than thoroughbreds for your information. it’s a true fact that horses that are bred for speed, (arr. thoroughbreds) are the fastest domestic animals. that includes wild animals raised in captivity, except for the cheetah. do zebras reach speeds of 40 miles per hour? i don’t think so. they are certainly low on the competition list. Three) why is this movie forming a bad rep for the thoroughbreds? this Sir Trenton evil thoroughbred horse character is all wrong. the sport has been hidden by the show stealing other younger sports. the fans aren’t as abundant anymore. Trainers, owners, jockeys, exercise riders, and fans all hope the younger generation will pick it back up on its feet. this movie steers the young ones in the wrong direction. if the kids see thoroughbreds as bad guys, then isn’t that going to hurt the sport? But they are really wrong on thoroughbreds. thoroughbreds are devoting, affectionate, handsome well-bred horses that will run their hearts out because its all they want to do. think of Secretariat, think of Cigar, think of Citation, think of Colin, Personal Ensign, Native Dancer, and countless others that deserve your resect. most of all, think of poor, sad little Ruffian. All that filly wanted to do was run. She killed herself doing so and still wanted to keep running. That filly had a pure heart. A heart that goes unmatched. Unlike ‘Stripes’s’.

to tell you the truth, this movie stank. i think the box office would have better luck doing a bio movie on one of the greats. at least THEN there would be a little actual RESPECT going towards the sport. If I could give this movie 0 stars, I wouldn’t hesitate to do so. Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: Secretariatgal http://www.zcracing.com/racing-stripes/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Secretariatgal Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:04:33 +0000 http://www.zcracing.com/racing-stripes/#comment-15 This movie (I this is my trademark when I highly disapprove of what the movies come out with) sucked to high heaven. <br /> <br />I have been a longtime fan of the horse racing world. It is a horrible thing to stick this tape in the player and call it a "Horse race". <br /> <br />The movie tryed to get the sympathy vote. Like they needed to win or the zebra was going to get put down if he doesn't and the prom princess daughter was going to get killed if she didn't win. <br /> <br />There's a horrible lesson for kids to see in this film: Winning is the Key to Happiness. To save your child's brain, WINNING ISN'T EVERYTHING!!! You will thank me later. <br /> <br />The thing thinks that a zebra winning a fixed race can warm family's hearts over. I'm flattered, for my heart is cold ice. <br /> <br />This weekend, I'm going to my grandma's. To see REAL horses run a REAL race in the Jockey Club Gold Cup. I advise you do the same. Rating: 1 / 5 This movie (I this is my trademark when I highly disapprove of what the movies come out with) sucked to high heaven.

I have been a longtime fan of the horse racing world. It is a horrible thing to stick this tape in the player and call it a “Horse race”.

The movie tryed to get the sympathy vote. Like they needed to win or the zebra was going to get put down if he doesn’t and the prom princess daughter was going to get killed if she didn’t win.

There’s a horrible lesson for kids to see in this film: Winning is the Key to Happiness. To save your child’s brain, WINNING ISN’T EVERYTHING!!! You will thank me later.

The thing thinks that a zebra winning a fixed race can warm family’s hearts over. I’m flattered, for my heart is cold ice.

This weekend, I’m going to my grandma’s. To see REAL horses run a REAL race in the Jockey Club Gold Cup. I advise you do the same. Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.zcracing.com/racing-stripes/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Anonymous Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:16:50 +0000 http://www.zcracing.com/racing-stripes/#comment-14 It looks great. When David spade Sings Old Mcdonald is just hilloureous. 3 stars since it hasent come it. 2 days after I see it I tell you how like it, OK? Thanks. <br /> <br /> Sighned Doug Rating: 3 / 5 It looks great. When David spade Sings Old Mcdonald is just hilloureous. 3 stars since it hasent come it. 2 days after I see it I tell you how like it, OK? Thanks.

Sighned Doug Rating: 3 / 5

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