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Marsh Shirtliff and Team (AP Photo / Wong Maye-E) There were two issues surrounding Jay Peg’s performance in the $ 3 million Singapore Airlines Cup (Gr.1) on Sunday. The first concerned the merit of his win in the $5 million Dubai Duty Free (Gr.1) at the World Cup meeting in March, and whether or not that was something of a fluke. And the second involved the question of his “nationalit

Dominic ZakiFor the second consecutive year, South Africa's richest horserace has been won by a front-running 3-year-old. A year after Summerhill-bred Pick Six's thrilling pillar-to-post victory in the Gr1 Gomma Gomma Challenge, it was the turn of trainer Dominic Zaki's Eddington - the sole representative of his generation in this year's field, to steal the race from the front under an inspired ride from Piere Strydom. She's On Fire followed with another Summerhill-bred, Catmandu, storming through the field for third.Catmandu once again silenced his doubters. He was finishing best of all and his trademark strong finish, so evident in the handicap ranks, has been fairly successfully transferred to Gr 1 level. On this showing, he will be competitive during the Champions Season in Kwa

I enjoyed this piece from Garrison Keillor in today's Johnson City Press, Easter is a rough time for someone to be a doubter. He concludes: Skepticism is a stimulant, not to be repressed. It is an antidote to smugness and the great glow of satisfaction one gains from being right. You know the self-righteous — I’ve been one myself — the little extra topspin they put on the truth, their ostentatious modesty, the pleasure they take in being beautifully modulated and cool and correct when others are falling apart. Jesus was rougher on those people than He was on the adulterers and prostitutes. So I will sit in the doubter’s chair for a while and see what is to be learned back there.

If you are a doubter read this. Jude 1 - 22 And have mercy on some, who are doubting. More: continued here

Julius Jones asked me to relay a message to his many detractors: Prepare to be wrong. “Write this down: Keep talking. Please keep talking,” he said. “Because I am telling you, you have not seen the best of me, no way, by no means yet.” His intended audience includes those in the Cowboys organization who question his mental and physical toughness. And coach Parcells, who seemed to sour on him last season. As well as everybody who views him as a place-warmer for Darren McFadden. So consider your message delivered, Julius. Reported by Jennifer Floyd Engel, Star-Telegram <<<Hotwire>>> After struggling to stay on the field in is first two seasons, Julius Jones was finally able to put together a full 16 game season and, as a result, went over the 1,000 mark for the first time. The knock on him, aside from being injury prone, was his mental toughness and the ability to get tough yards. Average draft position as of July 30th: Overall: T.Gonzalez (63),

Ashley Young is a developing young player with great potential and good footballing skills. Aston Villa bought him from Watford for exactly these reasons. Young was acquired as a future star of aston villa and not an answer to some of Villa's existing problems.A number of sources are talking about the doubters amongst Villa supporters for the siging of Ashley Young at such a high price without extensive proven ability. Ashley Young will develop over the coming seasons under the guidance of Martin O'Neill and the support of players like Gareth Barry and John Carew. He will become part of the future of the Claret and Blue revival.John Carew was bought in to give Villa strength in attacking positions and start getting the much needed Goals. Gabby Agbonlahor, Ashley Young, Luke Moore, etc will support Carew for the remainder of the season until Villa can again delve into the transfew market. There is already much speculation into who Aston Villa will sign next. but this bloag is about As