Decline in Euro horses at the BC

[ArlJim78]

i don't think the BC is effected enormously if the euro total is 12-13 vs 17-18.
the dollar has fallen steadily which I think explains most of it.

[saratogabrit]

Of course you might have expected it to be higher than normal because a 4th turf race has been added and when comparing it to BCs earlier than 1999 there were only 2 races.

The rise of Hong Kong on the calendar is a a contributing factor added to the fact that I believe that when both the Classic and the Turf were part of the World Series-all the travelling expenses etc for horses in those races were paid for.

The biggest dissapointment is that racefans both North American and European have been robbed of the chance of seeing Manduro in his only North American start.

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by saratogabrit

Of course you might have expected it to be higher than normal because a 4th turf race has been added and when comparing it to BCs earlier than 1999 there were only 2 races.

The rise of Hong Kong on the calendar is a a contributing factor added to the fact that I believe that when both the Classic and the Turf were part of the World Series-all the travelling expenses etc for horses in those races were paid for.

The biggest dissapointment is that racefans both North American and European have been robbed of the chance of seeing Manduro in his only North American start.

Couldn't agree more. He really was a superstar. For a horse to be temendous at all trips from a mile to twevle furlongs is just outstanding.

A great shame we couldn't see him at the Arc or the Breeders Cup

[King Glorious]

Not only are the Dubai, Hong Kong and Japan races better options but so is the Canadian International. The winner of that race last weekend earned just over $1.2 million. It's run on a course that's more suited to the European style of running and I think I read somewhere that expenses are paid for that race too.

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

Not only are the Dubai, Hong Kong and Japan races better options but so is the Canadian International. The winner of that race last weekend earned just over $1.2 million. It's run on a course that's more suited to the European style of running and I think I read somewhere that expenses are paid for that race too.

They are paid to go to Dubai (as long as they run twice, i think). I'm not too sure about Hong Kong and Japan, though. I do think a contribution is paid though.