3-166:are you kidding?

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by NoLuvForPletch

Okay seriously now. This thread is about Jamie Sanders, not Bob Baffert buying Real Quiet for 16K. While you are correct that "bargains can be had", I would prefer to buy an animal that the owners aren't willing to take a loss on. Curlin was purchased for 18K less than Smart Stike's stud fee, this horse was bought for 45K less.

actually, smart strike went to 75k this year. a few years ago, i believe he was in the neighborhood of 20k or so.

[whodey17]

DaHoss, I agree. The Amsterdam wasn't a very tough field. However, I don't blame any trainer for trying the turf. You never know what the outcome might be.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I'm a bit perplexed at T-Berg being entered on the turf. Maybe he could be a good miler. But wouldn't the Amsterdam a few days ago been a better spot? He would have been even money in there.

The only way it makes any sense is if they want to see how he takes to the turf to have the BC Mile as a potential option. If he likes the turf he could be one heck of a useful horse the next couple years if they let him stick around.

She reminds me of Hugh Jackman. He's got this incredible role (Wolverine) that can solidify him as a Hollywood tough guy and instead of milking it for all it's worth...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXstcQh5ngI

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Thats what I figured, but then you read she's using it as a prep for the King's Bishop and I can't help thinking the Amsterdam, where the mediocre Americanus ran a game second, would have been an easy 90k for the connections. I guess with all of the winning they do, they didn't need it.

Right but both would work as a prep for the King's Bishop but only one would work to not only prep but to also find out how he likes the turf. She must have a nice sugar daddy cause winning money doesn't seem to be much of a priority for her.

[PPerfectfan]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I'm a bit perplexed at T-Berg being entered on the turf. Maybe he could be a good miler. But wouldn't the Amsterdam a few days ago been a better spot? He would have been even money in there.

Now come on DaHoss, putting him in a reasonable spot would be a smart training move, you know that is not gonna happen. Hell I am surprised she didnt put him in the Haskell!!

[letswastemoney]

He ran well on polytrack so...turf isn't out of the question

Is he eligible for any jumper races at the spa?

[docicu3]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Is he eligible for any jumper races at the spa?

Not that we have been prone to complmenting each other for the last few weeks but that was by far the funniest line of the meet....gotta change my shorts!!!

When I saw the 4F turf work at the Spa I thought it was misprint....