International runners pointed to the BC

_ed_ · #1 08-24-2010, 12:29 AM

Makfi's being pointed at the QEII Stakes before "looking at" the BC Mile.

NoChanceToDance · #2 08-28-2010, 08:33 PM

I'm pretty sure that Starspangled will make his way over for the sprint - in fact, I'll be shocked if he doesn't.

my miss storm cat · #3 08-30-2010, 07:35 PM

Poet's Voice possible for the Mile...

my miss storm cat · #4 09-06-2010, 09:11 PM

Paco Boy possible for the Mile.

It would be his swansong...

my miss storm cat · #5 09-11-2010, 11:07 AM

Arctic Cosmos...

my miss storm cat · #6 09-14-2010, 04:18 PM

Cape Blanco...

CSC · #7 09-14-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Paco Boy possible for the Mile.

It would be his swansong...

This would be very interesting, if it happens it will apparently be the owner's call unless Hannon has suddenly relented and has had a sudden desire to return to the BC after a long absence. Paco Boy can't beat Goldikova in Europe but could turn the tables here, before anyone thinks that is a pipedream Debussy couldn't beat Tazeez in Europe either but did the trick in the Million. It's a different ballgame over here. If it happens it makes for an interesting BC Mile.

NoChanceToDance · #8 09-15-2010, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CSC

This would be very interesting, if it happens it will apparently be the owner's call unless Hannon has suddenly relented and has had a sudden desire to return to the BC after a long absence. Paco Boy can't beat Goldikova in Europe but could turn the tables here, before anyone thinks that is a pipedream Debussy couldn't beat Tazeez in Europe either but did the trick in the Million. It's a different ballgame over here. If it happens it makes for an interesting BC Mile.

I agree, I think Paco Boy's turn of foot will be much more advantagous over there. Strong pace is key to him, and he'll certainly get that.

CSC · #9 09-15-2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by NoChanceToDance

I agree, I think Paco Boy's turn of foot will be much more advantagous over there. Strong pace is key to him, and he'll certainly get that.

I was thinking along the same lines, he has a quick burst/turn of foot, which may be more beneficial on a north american turf course. His last race was a complete throw out where Hughes had him snookered on the rail and he never had a run. The 4th, followed by a close 3rd may turn some of the NA bettors off of his form. One can hope. I agree he's always been a nice horse.