[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by ELA

As far as whether or not they (Darley) are buying "the right kind of horse" -- well, that could be a debate that goes on and on forever. The results can only speak to one conclusion. Regardless and aside from the horses, I think it's a valid question as to whether or not it's a good idea to have 2yo's here in the US, ship them overseas, prep them over there, and then bring them back for the Derby or TC. I think it's hard enough to win the Derby regardless of where and how you try it, and doing it the Darley way appears to make it substantially tougher.

My take is that even if a horse comes a long and does it -- that doesn't add any more credibility to the position that it's a good idea. Just because one horse does it, doesn't make it a good idea. Possible vs. feasible vs. effective? Perhaps.

I guess wanting to do it "his way" is just as good a reason as any -- for him that is.

Eric

I think it is a very valid question and as said earlier, by no means am I saying that there is no difference or that it's the best way. I was only reacting to those that automatically wrote off Vineyard Haven's chances and said that the Dubai way will never work. I think it can and will and when it does, the so called "Dubai Curse" will go the way of the "Juvenile Jinx" and the belief that a horse can't win with only two starts. There will obviously have to be some adjustments made by the Dubai outfit. What those changes have to be, I don't know. I just feel that there are other reasons why it hasn't happened other than the fact that they are shipping to Dubai.