If this is true, I can't tell you how disappointed I am. So much for the Sheikh being a sportsman. What, he can't wait one more year for Bernardini's foals? His connections seem to be having such a good time watching their homebred run - I don't understand this rush to the breeding shed when it's clear they don't need the money. Clearly now, even for the Sheikh, it's about establishing Darley/Jonabell as a top stud farm. I don't have a problem with that per se, but he can no longer claim to be a sportsman. I expect Bernardini to win the Classic, but this is a punch in the gut and a real blow to the sport.
I don't think there are any sportsmen left in this game - what a shame. This colt had so much more to give. I'm going to have a difficult time enjoying the run up to the BC now.
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10-12-2006, 12:19 PM
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