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[blackthroatedwind]

They were recruiting from Ascot this weekend at Santa Anita and it sounded like fun ( despite some comments in this thread....it would be fun ). My guess is it will sound like less of a good idea the more they think about it.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

They were recruiting from Ascot this weekend at Santa Anita and it sounded like fun ( despite some comments in this thread....it would be fun ). My guess is it will sound like less of a good idea the more they think about it.

No doubt it would a unique experience, and fun, but why 6f????????

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

No doubt it would a unique experience, and fun, but why 6f????????

That's a reasonable question.

Could it be because they consider European races more demanding, thus 6F is more like 7F in theory? Or, maybe they are avoiding Goldikova?

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

That's a reasonable question.

Could it be because they consider European races more demanding, thus 6F is more like 7F in theory? Or, maybe they are avoiding Goldikova?

Your answers would not make sense to me, in their shoes.

If indeed it is a once in a lifetime opportunity, why be total pussies about it? I mean why go through all the hassle, give up a lot of earnings potential here, and then duck the better race, in which their horse is a much better fit (Goldikova notwithstanding)?

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Could it be because they consider European races more demanding, thus 6F is more like 7F in theory?

Didn't BC Mile winners Last Tycoon and Royal Academy mostly race in 5f and 6f races in Europe?

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

Didn't BC Mile winners Last Tycoon and Royal Academy mostly race in 5f and 6f races in Europe?

That was a long time ago, but you do have an interesting point.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

No doubt it would a unique experience, and fun, but why 6f????????

Caracortado did tie the course record for 6f at Hollywood in his comeback last fall, I presume that's the reason.

That and they probably realize that can't compete with top class Euros at a mile or more.

[Alan07]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Caracortado did tie the course record for 6f at Hollywood in his comeback last fall, I presume that's the reason.

That and they probably realize that can't compete with top class Euros at a mile or more.

Hollywood - Smallywood - whatever. The racing & course isn't up to par to what it is at Ascot.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Alan07

Hollywood - Smallywood - whatever. The racing & course isn't up to par to what it is at Ascot.

Which is why Cannonball, a NY Bred, almost won the Golden Jubilee two seasons ago.

[freddymo]

Since when are Euro sprinters all that?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Since when are Euro sprinters all that?

Since never.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Since when are Euro sprinters all that?

I was thinking the same thing, they probably won't face too much really. Getting win at Ascot would be more fun then getting a second (or off the board finish) against Goldikova, no?