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10-02-2006, 02:48 PM
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I think most of you are being too hard on Joel when it comes to Godolphin. They just happen to have some of the best horses in their barn. Lots of money = lots of nice horses. I don't think that Godolphin needs Joel to promote them... Bernardini does that.
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10-02-2006, 03:02 PM
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Not meaning to take sides, but I agree Cajun.
Also, he picked out these horses at the beginning of the year before everyone saw what monsters they were. He had Bernardini in the Preakness. It's not like he started talking about them after the fact. I think that the sheiks horses are wonderful and by some of your standards, I "promote" them as well. Of course, I didn't catch on as quickly to the depth of talent in that stable as Joel did... I admire his boldness, and in this case, he happened to be right.
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10-02-2006, 03:17 PM
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Yeah but picking the sheikhs horses to do well is like picking the Yankees to win it all. You're going to be right eventually. BFD.
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10-02-2006, 03:21 PM
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What does BFD stand for? I'm probably going to feel really stupid when you tell me because it is probably really simple and obvious....
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10-02-2006, 03:27 PM
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10-02-2006, 03:35 PM
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Godolphin just spent $56 Million dollars for horses in 3 days at Keeneland.
They better get some of the best horses in the world. They also bought Comonmom ( I think that was the slug's name ) for $3 Million after he finished second in the Remsen. He never hit the board again. You want to know why we don't get many good horses in America anymore? Because the Sheik and Coolmore have pretty much bought a high percentage of our best horseflesh and until recently all of the best horses they bought raced in Europe. Now, I know they bred Bernardini, but where do you think her dam, Cara Rafael, came from. Hey, it's business, and I understand it. The Sheik has the money and the right to pay whatever he wants, and if I was a breeder I would love them for making me rich as well. But, because of their obscene wealth they have effectively cornered the market and made it very hard for others to compete. But, please don't try and convince me that they have done anything brilliant, as all they have really done is simply massively outspent everyone else. I mean, honestly, how much have they spent for both yearlings, unraced 2YOs AND raced ( and sometimes proven ) 2YOs and this is the first year they have made a serious dent in American racing? Pardon me if I'm not impressed. But, let's be honest, I have never forgiven the Sheik for running Lamterra four times and declaring after the Arc, in reference to why he was retiring him and skipping the BC, " he's done enough ". Yeah, why race 'em when you can retire 'em.
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10-02-2006, 03:37 PM
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I hit a $20 pick 4 Travers Day by singling the three sheikh horses but I don't go around tooting my own horn on predicting the outcome correctly. Nor do I want praise for being right. BFD for picking the obvious.
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10-02-2006, 03:42 PM
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10-02-2006, 03:44 PM
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My point is this:
BFD that he likes the Sheikh's horses. Why bust his balls over it every minute?
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