Why are Hard Spun's Connections so stubborn?

[Samarta]

Originally Posted by Danzig

porter already got a huge bankroll from selling the rights. then he gets a tremendous bonus with the gr 1 win. win, lose, or draw, he's got a HUGE amount of money from owning and then selling that horse. so, why not try the classic? it won't detract from the deal he's made, he's got his guaranteed bucks....it's only a win situation for him, there is no risk--horse is not going to be his after, he's got the money--why not try for the win?

I agree with Chuck......when they all line up, do you really think he has a chance? Right now, he's at least 4th maybe 5th choice if the race includes SS, LR, AGS, and Curlin. So he lands another 15 million by winning the King's Bishop and now stands to collect 35 million when he hands the reigns to Darley, so the money is of least importance.....so from a competition perspective wouldn't you rather run a race where if everyone runs their best race, you got a shot? If everyone runs their best race in the BCC he's got no shot.