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Old 07-07-2009, 10:15 PM
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I didn't say that it was the same but it isnt that far fetched.
The KY Derby is the Holy Grail..It in many ways is what the sport revolves around. certainly what drives the select sales.
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Old 07-07-2009, 10:30 PM
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The KY Derby is the Holy Grail..It in many ways is what the sport revolves around. certainly what drives the select sales.
The select sales are driven by the KY Derby. WOW!!
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Old 07-08-2009, 08:28 AM
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140,000 spectators, unamed millions of viewers and all of racings biggest connections are going to change their minds for some unamed race at an unspecified location? everyone will forget about the kentucky derby? ok!
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Old 07-08-2009, 01:24 PM
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The select sales are driven by the KY Derby. WOW!!
When the Magneirs paid 3 MILLION for dunkirk at the sept 2007 Kee yearling sale. What do you suppose their motive was?
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Old 07-08-2009, 01:29 PM
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When the Magneirs paid 3 MILLION for dunkirk at the sept 2007 Kee yearling sale. What do you suppose their motive was?
To become a stallion, not be so narrow on a specific race. I can guarantee a guy like that isn't buying a yearling and thinking "This horse will win the Derby"

You can win many other races to become a stallion. And comparing those owners to the other 99% of owners is pretty unrealistic also
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Old 07-08-2009, 02:09 PM
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To become a stallion, not be so narrow on a specific race. I can guarantee a guy like that isn't buying a yearling and thinking "This horse will win the Derby"

You can win many other races to become a stallion. And comparing those owners to the other 99% of owners is pretty unrealistic also
With his current resume that horse is gonna have to knock up about 600 ho's to recover the purchase price.
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Old 07-08-2009, 10:22 PM
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...in the 8th race Brandon Whitacre rode #10, Become My Hero to victory. The odds were 7-1 against him but Hero fought hard to win. The jockey put him in the winners circle and the connections gathered around for the winner's photo.

They were high fiving, smiling and shaking hands. Brandon's fist pumped in the air at least three times as he grinned ear to ear.

They take the picture and Whitacre bends down and gives his mount a big kiss on the neck. However they are not done as another picture is requested. After the flash he jumps down, removes his tack and starts to walk away. He stops, turns back one more time and gives his friend one more pat on the back for his hard work.

This wasn't a big race featuring great horses. It was a 15k claimer. That was a great moment. I like that. Kudos to you Mr. Whitacre.
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