tha lava man thread....

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

A major reason you will have more CA horses shipping to NY for big races than NY horses to CA is the prestige of the races. The races in NY simply mean more to breeders than the races in California. There are VERY few races that matter at that end that are run in California.

Point very well taken. I know the Strub has been compromised by the Sunshine Millions in a BIG way. However, with that said, it surprises me how many with breeding in mind do go the Sunshine Millions route for the big money. I know with every ounce of my being that the connections of Southern Image were always thinking about a solid stallion career for him, which is why they brought him back after such a lengthy layoff. And he won the Sunshine Millions!

What's the difference between the Sunshine Millions Classic and the Pacific Classic when it comes to a million bucks?

[blackthroatedwind]

The P Classic is a Grade 1 and has a bit more prestige. However, it is just over 20 years old and was created for the ARCS. It doesn't carry the weight that races like the Suburban, Whitney, Woodward and JCGC carry. Or the Stephen Foster for that matter.

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

The P Classic is a Grade 1 and has a bit more prestige. However, it is just over 20 years old and was created for the ARCS. It doesn't carry the weight that races like the Suburban, Whitney, Woodward and JCGC carry. Or the Stephen Foster for that matter.

Well, there's also the Big 'Cap, which is still a million. Arguably as much prestige as the races you've mentioned.

Sad about the Gold Cup, really. Used to be such a big race!

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by redransom

Well, there's also the Big 'Cap, which is still a million. Arguably as much prestige as the races you've mentioned.

Sad about the Gold Cup, really. Used to be such a big race!

The Big Cap is a big race. It's been around a long time.