Why would you suggest Kensei has zero shot?

I didnt say he has zero shot. I said that winning the Travers wont "make" Kensei's stud career. While it wont hurt, his credentials are still light especially in a unforgiving market.

I tell you what...Kensei dam looks like a seriouss producer.. He is out of a fairly commercial stallion in Mr G. If he wins the Travers he is worth 3 plus mil as a stallion prospect. I think you have to give Jess a pass on this one. the horse is a legit contender and clearly a solid win makes him reasonably desireable as a stallion.

As you repped...Rachel is one and done every year and ole Jess is never going to see the Mdn Spl that his Curlin/ Rachel makes...Unfortunately... How doesn't winning the Travers make a stallion? Did the Haskell make Munnings?

It doesnt hurt but it wont "make" him as Assmussen has implied. I wasnt commenting on the horse other than as a stallion prospect. I would run him there too but winning the Travers didnt do much for Deputy Commander, Ten Most Wanted, Wills Way, etc.

Wow. Blast from the past. What ever happened to Wills Way?

no, the dumb tourist at the spa bet quality road. i was on the apron and not many were yelling when summer bird waltzed home in a canter!....lol