Assmussen talking about Curlin

Linny · #1 04-26-2008, 11:37 AM

On today's Down the Stretch on Capital OTB-TV, Assmussen mentioned that there is a good chance Curlin wont run in the BCC if it is on synthetic. He also alluded to the possibility of another overseas trip. Very interesting stuff.

The interview was conducted on Fri and recorded to air today. Mark Cusano was the interviewer. It's very big news and I'm surprised no one posted about it!

sundaysilenceforever · #2 04-26-2008, 11:50 AM

I would love to see him run in the Arc....could that be a possibility?

jwkniska · #3 04-26-2008, 11:51 AM

Japan Cup dirt?

blackthroatedwind · #4 04-26-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sundaysilenceforever

I would love to see him run in the Arc....could that be a possibility?

Hopefully followed by an appearance at Cheltenham next year.

eajinabi · #5 04-26-2008, 12:01 PM

what do you mean IF its on polytrack? Its absolutlely on polytrack

blackthroatedwind · #6 04-26-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by eajinabi

what do you mean IF its on polytrack? Its absolutlely on polytrack

I don't believe that Santa Anita has made a definitive decision yet....and hopefully they won't abide by that sham of a meeting recently where trainers were hand picked because they are pro-synthetic.

10 pnt move up · #7 04-26-2008, 12:28 PM

Either way santa anita does not have polytrack so I am not sure how its "absolutely on polytrack"

johnny pinwheel · #8 04-26-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sundaysilenceforever

I would love to see him run in the Arc....could that be a possibility?

thats what he mentioned, he said the owner wants it . he also talked about avoiding some surfaces. he didn't want to run pyro at hawthorne or aqueduct. i don't think he wants to run curlin at SA. two years in row if it stays at SA, what are the people thinking at the BC board meetings. that should be the last place, unless they straighten it out. this years meet was a joke.