But there are others who see significance in, and are even heartened by, the so-called mediocrity of the horses: their ordinary times are evidence that horses are not running on steroids anymore.
We were even more heartened to hear President Gee call for the development of a new business model for higher education.
As inspired as I am by the notion of global prayer, I am even more heartened by the ban on gossip.
We are relieved, even heartened, when (with a "lick-and-turn technique" embedded from childhood) she adroitly rotates an ice cream cone and captures the goodness to forestall any drop or drip.
The Congressional numbers due next Tuesday are likely to be even less heartening.
And what is even more heartening is the best documentary award for Errol Morris's remarkable film, The Fog of War.
It's even more heartening to know that Male Bonding are continuing with their label after signing to Sub Pop.
"But what is even more heartening is the fact that people are willing to listen to the message about prostate cancer, as that's the real purpose of March being Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Here, Hales (78) confirmed he remains in control against the white ball, and Morgan's 42 from just 13 deliveries was even more heartening as England racked up 202 for 6 – two days before the first Twenty20 international at Cape Town.
On the beach, where coal mining waste once created a sterile, nightmarish alien landscape, the transformation is even more heartening for those who remember the condition of the area when Dawdon colliery closed in 1991.
