Frankel

[Thunder Gulch]

It will be a shame if we never get to see him. However, I disagree strongly with those who want to see him in the Classic. I'd much rather witness his brilliance than a ridiculous gamble like the one they took with his sire Galielo when they sent him on the dirt. Why does anyone think he needs to prove anything on dirt (other than breeders), when he is quite possibly the best at his craft we've seen in a generation.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch

It will be a shame if we never get to see him. However, I disagree strongly with those who want to see him in the Classic. I'd much rather witness his brilliance than a ridiculous gamble like the one they took with his sire Galielo when they sent him on the dirt. Why does anyone think he needs to prove anything on dirt (other than breeders), when he is quite possibly the best at his craft we've seen in a generation.

Godolphin (Sahkee) and Coolmore (Galileo) both took shots at the 2001 BC Classic. Sahkee nearly took down the whole thing. Galileo split the field. All in all, not a bad performance.

Especially since Godolphin and Coolmore ran 1-2 in the BC Turf with other horses on the same card, some 6 lengths clear of any American-based rival.

They've already said they won't waste their time bringing Frankel over for the BC Mile. Basically only track configuration/post position could get him beat. It's a longshot, but hopefully, they go beyond his "craft" and actually broaden his horizons at some point.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Godolphin (Sahkee) and Coolmore (Galileo) both took shots at the 2001 BC Classic. Sahkee nearly took down the whole thing. Galileo split the field. All in all, not a bad performance.

Especially since Godolphin and Coolmore ran 1-2 in the BC Turf with other horses on the same card, some 6 lengths clear of any American-based rival.

They've already said they won't waste their time bringing Frankel over for the BC Mile. Basically only track configuration/post position could get him beat. It's a longshot, but hopefully, they go beyond his "craft" and actually broaden his horizons at some point.

They are supposedly looking at a 10f race next time out. I think the POW on 7/7.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

They are supposedly looking at a 10f race next time out. I think the POW on 7/7.

The Prince of Wales's was today, you're thinking of the Eclipse. So You Think won. Not sure why they haven't taken on that horse yet. So You Think only has one more scheduled start before retiring, that being the Eclipse. So I'm guessing Frankel will conveniently opt for the 8f Sussex instead.

Maybe he'll stretch out at the end of the year in the Champion Stakes. Of course, they run the 8f Queen Elizabeth on the same day, so if he's still unbeaten at that point it won't be surprising to see another cop out.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

The Prince of Wales's was today, you're thinking of the Eclipse. So You Think won. Not sure why they haven't taken on that horse yet. So You Think only has one more scheduled start before retiring, that being the Eclipse. So I'm guessing Frankel will conveniently opt for the 8f Sussex instead.

Maybe he'll stretch out at the end of the year in the Champion Stakes. Of course, they run the 8f Queen Elizabeth on the same day, so if he's still unbeaten at that point it won't be surprising to see another cop out.

Yeah, I got confused on the race names. Your predictions are most likely accurate too.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

The Prince of Wales's was today, you're thinking of the Eclipse. So You Think won. Not sure why they haven't taken on that horse yet. So You Think only has one more scheduled start before retiring, that being the Eclipse. So I'm guessing Frankel will conveniently opt for the 8f Sussex instead.

Maybe he'll stretch out at the end of the year in the Champion Stakes. Of course, they run the 8f Queen Elizabeth on the same day, so if he's still unbeaten at that point it won't be surprising to see another cop out.

Sounds sporting. And likely.

[gamblin4ever]

Instead of the Classic, I would like to see Cecil bring him for the 11/2mi Turf. He gets the stretch out and stays on Turf.

[King Glorious]

If they were to try 12f, I'd rather it be the Arc.