Early Breeders' Cup Projections...

1st_Saturday_in_May · #1 09-19-2006, 11:12 PM

Pent, I think I've read that Deep Impact's connections have zero interest in the Breeders Cup.

repent · #2 09-19-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st_Saturday_in_May

Pent, I think I've read that Deep Impact's connections have zero interest in the Breeders Cup.

figured that was the case.
the Arc and then the Japan Cup?

seems to make the most sense.

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1st_Saturday_in_May · #3 09-19-2006, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by repent

figured that was the case.
the Arc and then the Japan Cup?

seems to make the most sense.

Repent

Yep that seems to be the plan. I really wish they'd reconsider though because I'd love to see him in the BC. Looking forward to a great Arc though with him squaring off versus Hurricane Run, Shirocco, et al

repent · #4 09-19-2006, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st_Saturday_in_May

Yep that seems to be the plan. I really wish they'd reconsider though because I'd love to see him in the BC. Looking forward to a great Arc though with him squaring off versus Hurricane Run, Shirocco, et al

yeah,
thats a race for the ages.

better than when Montjeu met Sinndar or any other running that I have seen.

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dalakhani · #5 09-19-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by repent

yeah,
thats a race for the ages.

better than when Montjeu met Sinndar or any other running that I have seen.

Repent

That was 2000 right?

repent · #6 09-20-2006, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dalakhani

That was 2000 right?

yep,
it was 2000, which was Sinndar's awesome 3YO year where he was basically a head away from being unbeaten.
his only loss was by a head in a Epsom Derby prep race.
he went on to win the Epsom Derby, the Irish Derby, and the Arc. retired with 7 wins in 8 starts.

Montjeu won the Arc the previous year in 1999.

funny thing is, I think Sinndar still lost out on year end honors b/c that was the same year Giants Causeway had an awesome 3YO campaign.

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#7 09-20-2006, 06:11 PM

I just learned that they are definately going to run Gorella next in a mile race at Keeneland, so there you go....it appears the decision has been basically made....they are definately thinking BC Mile first, but I still wouldn't be surprised to see them pre-enter both races...I think they are counting on Lady of Venice running in the F&M turf, but if Wait a While crushes her again at Keeneland in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, then would they still want to run her in the Breeders' Cup?...I wouldn't see why....