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![]() July 1-went 7f around the dogs on firm turf on the Matt Winn Turf course at CD in 1:31.20. Story is on Bloodhorse. com.
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"but there's just no point in trying to predict when the narcissits finally figure out they aren't living in the most important time ever." hi im god quote |
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![]() I wonder if Curlin is able to run in a pack and then sprint to the finish like they do in Europe. I also wonder if Alborado is able to adjust his style. Or are these of no concern?
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![]() Exciting stuff.
Nice picture of him on bloodhorse, reminds a little of the Secretariat book cover picture. |
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![]() I am eagerly awaiting Curlin's first start on turf.
I will bet against the steed. With both fists. |
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![]() If they wanted to have any shot whatsoever in the Arc they would secure the services of Andre Fabre and Oliver Pesslier.
Of course, those two would probably prefer to be associated with a horse with at least an outside chance.
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![]() Christophe Clement was asked on HRTV last week what he thought of Curlin attempting the Arc, he said if they sent him over early enough to work a few times and was ridden by a European rider he would be interesting, hey it's the same as when the European riders ride laughingly bad in the big dirt races here, when in Rome do as the Romans.
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On the other hand -- as good/great/whatever you want to call it, as Curlin is -- going over there and competing in the toughest race, perhaps in the world, that are come incredible hurdles to overcome. He doesn't have to be able to "handle" the turf, he's got to be "great" on it. Eric |
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Books serve to show a man that those original thoughts of his aren't very new at all. Abraham Lincoln |
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Knowing where he is in relation to the finish -- hey, if that's a big issue, sure I can buy that. He rides a similar distance, but that's not the same, yeah, OK, I got that. Is that too insurmountable? Beats me, LOL. Eric |
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![]() I know we're getting way ahead of ourselves, but I thought they said that, if they were going to send him over for the Arc, they were going to run him in the Prix Foy, a course and distance prep for the Arc. As someone who is not an Albarado fan, I would without question use a European rider who is more in tune with the nuances of European racing. If the concern is that the rider needs to get familiar with the horse, then have him ride Curlin in the Foy as well.
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![]() If you are going to use a European Jock, who on earth would they get? I know very little about The Arc. Does it get a great deal of starters? If so, what jocks would be left to ride Curlin?
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![]() winning the Arlington or Man o' war would be a horseracing feat (provided that one or two decent turf horses enter).
Winning one of the above on a soft turf course would be a huge feat. as a fan it is neat seeing him run on turf. -as a gambler he is a bet against, and I would prefer he run in New York at 11furlongs. If he wins and runs in the arc he is a bet-against again, but also a very cool thing to see happen. |