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Originally Posted by King Glorious

In a stunning and sudden switch in philosophy, the head of Godolphin racing announced today that they will no longer be sending their prized 2yo purchases over to winter in Dubai in preparation for the Triple Crown series. In making the announcement, he said he has come to the conclusion that the best opportunity for the horses to give them the one victory that has escaped their grasps, the Kentucky Derby, would come by leaving them here in America to prepare and train. He said that this year's two top contenders, Vineyard Haven and Midshipman would be given the rest of the year off and would be starting off next year with traditional American preps being planned. Vineyard Haven will remain in the hands of Bobby Frankel but Midshipman will be switched to the care of Todd Pletcher. He didn't give any specific reasons as to why Midshipman was taken away from Bob Baffert but he did conclude his announcement by saying that he's very confident in his chances of finally attaining the elusive Derby victory, citing the tremendous records of success in the Derby compiled by Frankel and Pletcher (because they don't winter in Dubai) and seemingly admitting that his way is a failure.