Godolphin/Darley liquidation sales

[Thoroughbred Fan]

Originally Posted by HomerS

Still waiting for Godolphin to win the Derby. Werent they supposed to have 2-3 by now since they knew how "really" to train a horse up to the Derby?

It isn't for lack of effort. It takes a lot of luck to win a 20 horse rodeo.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Thoroughbred Fan

It isn't for lack of effort. It takes a lot of luck to win a 20 horse rodeo.

You can argue that part of their failure is the hubris that winning via the Dubai route is effective and viable. Once they realize that will never work... they'll win one (or more.)

[Seattleallstar]

Originally Posted by HomerS

Their plan is faulty.

Worldly Manner is a great example. Horse had the talent, but wasnt prepared right. Didnt have the foundation.

Wont get even into the whole idea that must have high priced horse to win Derby which has proven to be wrong consistently

Most recent example has been Vineyard Haven. If they had bought Worldly Manner and left the poor thing with Baffert then it would of had a chance. When they came to their senses and had some horses here under the Darley banner as 2 yr olds that were spread out between Eoin Harty out West, the midwest string was trained by David Duggan, and Eastern side of things were with Biancone, McLaughlin, and Dan Peitz. They would all winter them in Dubai and we all know how that ended up