If Godolphin didnt have Discreet Cat

Originally Posted by Cardus

I should have written that it is much more likely for an A.P. Indy-sired horse than a Forestry-sired horse to be an influence on what appears to be Shake Mo's goal: to win the Derby. It's more than that, though.

That he has wanted to win the Derby "his way," or the "Godolphin way" is well known; those are the Shake's words. Now, that seems to mean more than simply preparing a horse in Dubai and shipping him to Churchill Downs. He wants to breed his Derby winner as well.

In an interview with reporters before leaving the Keeneland sale last month, he mentioned "everything" in terms of what he wants to accomplish from his racing operation. I read this impromptu interview on Bloodhorse; actually, it's very interesting. I'm wondering if anyone maintains access to that Q&A.

I also have read off-the-cuff comments from the Sheikh that imply that he wants his Preakness winner to give him his Derby winner. I have seen more than once the implication that he wants a "more American-type breeding" to accomplish this. What could be better than an A.P. indy to do this! I just hope he waits until 2008 to get started on this project.