BC: Turf; FMT; Mile (PP's/Odds)

NTamm1215 · #1 10-31-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LARHAGE

If I was looking to breed a turf star I would MUCH rather breed to Shakespeare, he was a freak, he could win at a mile and a mile and a half, much, much better looking horse as well.

You wouldn't be dissuaded by Shakespeare's numerous health problems?

I would.

NT

Danzig · #2 10-31-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215

You wouldn't be dissuaded by Shakespeare's numerous health problems?

I would.

NT

i would as well.
it's not that i don't think english channel CAN be a good sire, it's whether he'll get the chance. his is well bred, and his sire has shown he can get them short to long, dirt and turf. but with english channel being turf both top and bottom, he won't get as much attention from commercial breeders as some other smart strikes would.
if you're searching for a route turfer, he's one to go to. sound as a bell, and a runner and champion. you could certainly do worse!!

LARHAGE · #3 10-31-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215

You wouldn't be dissuaded by Shakespeare's numerous health problems?

I would.

NT

No I wouldn't, he had tendon problems which ANY horse can sufferfrom, he's a big beautiful specimen and he showed he was very versatile in winning a Grade 1 in both a mile and a route, in spectacular fashion. I would be more wary of getting a shrimpy little hot head from English Channel.