10/3 (BEL): JCGC, Champagne, Frizette, Flwr Bowl (G1's), Kelso, Hill Prince

[Danzig]

I'm just glad his ultimate goal is the classic, not the dirt mile. We just had a conversation on here about the mile vs the classic....and I applaud shug for going for it.

[pointman]

Originally Posted by Danzig

I'm just glad his ultimate goal is the classic, not the dirt mile. We just had a conversation on here about the mile vs the classic....and I applaud shug for going for it.

You suggested that if he ran poorly in the JCGC that it would not serve as a prep for Breeder's Cup. I suggested that being that he is unproven at the distance, they could answer that question by running in the JCGC. It could have the benefit of answering that question and if in the negative give the option to run at a mile with a set up for a situation he ran well off the last.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by pointman

You suggested that if he ran poorly in the JCGC that it would not serve as a prep for Breeder's Cup. I suggested that being that he is unproven at the distance, they could answer that question by running in the JCGC. It could have the benefit of answering that question and if in the negative give the option to run at a mile with a set up for a situation he ran well off the last.

Except the classic is the goal. So,, shug is doing what he thinks he ought. I certainly cant find fault with his decision.
this wknd is meant for honor code to get what he needs for that ultimate goal. And better to go for the classic at 10f than the jcgc...he will get a much bigger pass if he fails at the latter.
they circled a race, wored backwards from there to get him set up.

[blackthroatedwind]

Well, he's going to lose the Kelso, so we'll see how much softer it is.

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Well, he's going to lose the Kelso, so we'll see how much softer it is.

Agree. Love Tamracuz