2006 Breeders Cup Classic

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

I know I am not a huge fan of the Breeders Cup concept (especially when it comes to older horses), but this years running looks to be good.

Eletrocutionist
Flower Alley
Invasor
Bernardini
Bluegrass Cat
Lava Man
Sun King
Perfect Drift

I am sure I am missing a couple of horses but this will be one excellent field.

It would be an excellent field if all those horses showed up. But attrition will rear its ugly head, and we will be left with at most 5 of them, and probably not the most exciting 5. I would not be surprised to see 4 or fewer make it to the BCC.

Am I too pessimistic? Heck, I still haven't recovered from the cancellation of the Arlington Park race that was going to feature Easy Goer vs Sunday Silence vs Criminal Type.

--Dunbar

Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

Will Invasor be supplemented? I suppose it is not a matter of money with Shadwell owning him now, but still...,

The Breeders' Cup (emphasis on the first word) was created for high-end North American and Euro-bred (mostly GB and IRE) horses, so that owners would have an incentive to keep them in training instead of sending them off to stud after a Derby win. Most of the big purses were to come from owners of stallions and breeders of foals in nomination fees. It was NOT created to be a year-ending championship race; otherwise, there would not be the onerous fees for Southern Hemisphere-bred or unfashionably-bred NA/Euros. It is profoundly undemocratic, unlike the previous championship races (the Woodward at 10f and the Jockey Club Gold Cup at 16f or 12f) , for which the track took ordinary nominations and entries; all comers welcomed to a level playing field.

I understand the reason why they created this, but it has turned out to be an end of year championship. How many Deby winners have actually raced in the Classic as a three year old?

[31lengths]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

I know I am not a huge fan of the Breeders Cup concept (especially when it comes to older horses), but this years running looks to be good.

Eletrocutionist
Flower Alley
Invasor
Bernardini
Bluegrass Cat
Lava Man
Sun King
Perfect Drift

I am sure I am missing a couple of horses but this will be one excellent field.

Never heard of 'em....I'll take Lawyer Derek.....

[2 Dollar Bill]

I'll tell you what..... Put me in for another big Exacta.{thank you Barbarbo & bluegrass cat ..2006 derby}.with all these wonderful horses going to be in this race !!

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

I know I am not a huge fan of the Breeders Cup concept (especially when it comes to older horses), but this years running looks to be good.

Eletrocutionist
Flower Alley
Invasor
Bernardini
Bluegrass Cat
Lava Man
Sun King
Perfect Drift

I am sure I am missing a couple of horses but this will be one excellent field.

I wouldn't count out Suave and the '05 Derby winner from this race either. I'm not saying that I would like either of their chances in the race, but after their last races (especially in the case of Suave) I have to imagine that their connections are thinking this way.

[Unbridled]

Has everybody received notification of their tickets yet (did it come in the mail or email)? Im still waiting for an answer.

[slotdirt]

Section 122, already charged for it.