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Old 06-07-2015, 09:14 AM
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If they do decide to run then obviously the goal is the BCC.

And last night I was thinking how unfortunate it's at Keeneland instead of Churchill.
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Old 06-07-2015, 09:16 AM
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If they do decide to run then obviously the goal is the BCC.

And last night I was thinking how unfortunate it's at Keeneland instead of Churchill.
If he is entered, the crowds will be massive. Bleacher-city for sure.
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Old 06-07-2015, 09:19 AM
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Old 06-07-2015, 09:28 AM
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Hopefully after the Classic. I can understand why this may happen but there are already hints he will keep in training and run this year.
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That's his last race.
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That's his last race.
For sure.
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Old 06-07-2015, 09:55 AM
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Hopefully after the Classic. I can understand why this may happen but there are already hints he will keep in training and run this year.
Yeah, hopefully. Even better would be to follow in the shoes of slew and affirmed, who both had fantastic campaigns as four year olds... One can dream.
And then reality sets in. Would like to see him run, but I think fear will override their desire.
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As of this morning, they're planning on aiming for the Classic as his final start:

"No decision has been made on where American Pharoah will make his next start, but his connections said the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Keeneland would be the final start of his career with three potential races between the Triple Crown and then. "

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...h-star-of-show

Also from the article:

""You guys want to come over and, like, pet him?" Baffert asked, and the throng surrounded American Pharoah to pet his shoulder and forehead, a few even going so far as to kiss him on the muzzle."

Oh my God.

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If they want to assure themselves the HOY title, they will bring him back and instruct the jockey to lose his next three races. Last year showed us that's the new way.
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As of this morning, they're planning on aiming for the Classic as his final start:

"No decision has been made on where American Pharoah will make his next start, but his connections said the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Keeneland would be the final start of his career with three potential races between the Triple Crown and then. "

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...h-star-of-show

That is absolutely fantastic news. Hope the Travers is one of those 3 races.
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