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Originally Posted by ELA
Whether the earnings records is important or not, I have no idea. I would think so. Why does he have to go to CA to do that? I think the horse will drive the dance card, not the earnings record. Turf? Why? To prove he has "versatility" and to add to his stallion resume? Poly? I don't think anyone has to worry about that. Jackson doesn't need to "make" a stallion.
Nothing against CA racing, however, CA races do not add prestige to making a commercial stallion -- not in KY. There are of course exceptions, but it's certainly not the norm. I am not quite sure this will be a "commercial" stallion so to speak.
Eric
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In my mind he has already solidified his stature as a stallian, he's by a hot sire in 'Smart Strike' in addition being out of the valuable Mr. Prospector line, I would have to believe his book will be filled once he enters that line of work with and his fee will be an open cheque.
With the other next best horses being Heatseeker or Grasshopper in the division, I'm not sure what else he needs to prove, the only thing he has left is going for the earnings record and a second BC classic win. I guess there is nothing more to do but just enjoy seeing him run.