BREEDER'S CUP ~ FIELDS: Turf, Filly & Mare Turf, Mile

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Since then he has been beaten in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood and the Prix du Moulin, losing his chance in the latter having become upset on loading into the stalls.

Importantly, Siskin was scratched from a Group 1 as a 2yo last year when he became upset in the starting gate.

With that history it'll be a crapshoot how he behaves first time in the starting gate in NA with a large field. At least there won't be very many spectators, I guess.

“It just goes to show where we are in the industry when powerhouses like Juddmonte and Coolmore still have to sell their best horses for economic reasons.

Interesting comment. Not sure if Siskin fits the bill, though. He's never beaten the other top milers in his crop and failed in his starts versus his elders as well. Compound that with being sired by First Defence, a middling Juddmonte horse in the US that was ultimately let go by Juddmonte as a sire and carted off to Saudi Arabia, and it's not too surprising to see he's going to Japan.

Coolmore very frequently sells their horses, but not usually their best. They frequently do a lot of business selling to Australian connections ahead of the big races down there. This year they sold Sir Dragonet who failed to reach the top class level despite a lot of hype.

[goodcopy]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Importantly, Siskin was scratched from a Group 1 as a 2yo last year when he became upset in the starting gate.

With that history it'll be a crapshoot how he behaves first time in the starting gate in NA with a large field. At least there won't be very many spectators, I guess.


Interesting comment. Not sure if Siskin fits the bill, though. He's never beaten the other top milers in his crop and failed in his starts versus his elders as well. Compound that with being sired by First Defence, a middling Juddmonte horse in the US that was ultimately let go by Juddmonte as a sire and carted off to Saudi Arabia, and it's not too surprising to see he's going to Japan.

Coolmore very frequently sells their horses, but not usually their best. They frequently do a lot of business selling to Australian connections ahead of the big races down there. This year they sold Sir Dragonet who failed to reach the top class level despite a lot of hype.

This Former Champ is training and running in her best form of her life!

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by goodcopy

This Former Champ is training and running in her best form of her life!

There's been plenty of repeat winners of the BC Mile but I'm not sure if any came into the 2nd (or 3rd) win having lost all season long (not sure if Uni has started more than twice, to be honest).

On the other hand, there's certainly been a ton of horses attempting back-to-back BC wins despite losing form heading into the second attempt that absolutely tanked.

Maybe the BC can solve this dilemma by creating a BC FM Turf Mile.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

There's been plenty of repeat winners of the BC Mile but I'm not sure if any came into the 2nd (or 3rd) win having lost all season long (not sure if Uni has started more than twice, to be honest).

On the other hand, there's certainly been a ton of horses attempting back-to-back BC wins despite losing form heading into the second attempt that absolutely tanked.

Maybe the BC can solve this dilemma by creating a BC FM Turf Mile.

She won her last start, but undoubtedly prefers firmer footing and is not going to get it on BC day. She is shaping up as a great bet against in my opinion.

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

She won her last start, but undoubtedly prefers firmer footing and is not going to get it on BC day. She is shaping up as a great bet against in my opinion.

Thanks. I should have looked her form up instead of guessing.

The Chad Brown barn is hard to follow without paying close attention. I had to check the calendar to see what year it was when I saw Analyze It in a race the other day.

[Kasept]

WITHOUT PAROLE retired. Will stand at Newsells Park Stud.

[Kasept]

Minor issue derails MO FORZA Mile run.