Do I think they need money? No
Do I think they are getting out of the horse business? non not yet anyway.
Do I think they are doing what every other commercial or private horse operation is doing? Yes. They are streamlining, getting out of mares while they still have good commercial value.
Do I think that the phipps family will still be breeding horses with claiborne in 100 years? I sure hope so, but the realist in me doubts it. These old money racing entities just don't seem to last once the driving force dies.
As far as the press release, one writes them to garner interest and attention...in this case it may well be that Keeneland is the one who is seeking a "name" draw for november. I suppose time (and by that I don't mean november 30th) will tell. I'm enough of a conspiracy nut to not take anything at face value, I've been wrong many times...it won't hurt if I am again.
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Originally Posted by reese
Well, what could be going on "under the surface" as you so obliquely allude to? 
If it is not money...what other reason?
I can't think of any. Are they splitting with Claiborne after 100 years?
Is the family selling the stable? |