Colonel John Retired

[Habersham000]

I would have loved to see him run on the turf a few more races....I think he could have made a big impact there.

[eajinabi]

Originally Posted by Habersham000

I would have loved to see him run on the turf a few more races....I think he could have made a big impact there.

I agree. He ran his turf race very well. I really thought he should have run in the Turf mile

[Cannon Shell]

If you were thinking of breeding to Tiznow get ready for the Colonel John pitch unless your mare has some real power.

I don't understand why he's being retired. It's ridiculous.

[TouchOfGrey]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

I don't understand why he's being retired. It's ridiculous.

He's done enough.

sorry

[parsixfarms]

With him, I've seen enough.

[Thunder Gulch]

In today's environment, it's tough to argue with a decision to retire at 4. He was a good enough horse, and he certainly met the look test for a stallion. Like a lot of you, I sure wish we had a few more looks at him on the turf.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

I don't understand why he's being retired. It's ridiculous.

i agree.

he hasn't done enough to warrant retirement. and if this is as good as he gets, why would they think he's a good prospect? especially considering the current breeding climate....too many mediocre horses rushing to the shed.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i agree.

he hasn't done enough to warrant retirement. and if this is as good as he gets, why would they think he's a good prospect? especially considering the current breeding climate....too many mediocre horses rushing to the shed.

The problem is his owner's can market him with claims of top form on dirt, synthetics, and turf.

I suppose they don't want to do anything to tarnish that by running him at 5, even though he was lightly raced this year.