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Originally Posted by Kasept
Very disheartening for Helen Pitts who is very upset. What exactly was David Randal's need to sell this colt? The guy is a multi-millionaire with a big operation. And since when is Pletcher a 'go to' guy for Satish Sanan? Cannot believe Randal, who apparently retains 20%, would not insist Face the Cat stay with Pitts. Just disgusting. Makes it hard to root for any horse when they are snatched up by the greedy and glory-desperate.
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Most of the "sell" reasons fall under the guise of "it's business" (sure, there are variations, deviations, etc.). Some do it to "take money off the table" and that too is just "it's business" so to speak.
Same with WinStar. You do have multi-millionaires, multi-8 digit people, even 9 -- some do sell, some don't. It's a dynamic one cannot truly undersatand from afar, or even up close -- not unless you are truly in it.
As far as the Pitts/Pletcher aspect, Pletcher has been getting more and more support from Sanan (when he's flying solo). Regardless, who knows what went on behind the scenes. Whatever it is, it absolutely is disheartening.
Eric