Barry Irwin

[Antitrust32]

I'd say there is no way Animal Kingdom moves back to turf, when he's basically showed the past 2 weeks that hes one of, if not the best 3 year old on dirt. Dirt is where the money and fame is.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

I'd say there is no way Animal Kingdom moves back to turf, when he's basically showed the past 2 weeks that hes one of, if not the best 3 year old on dirt. Dirt is where the money and fame is.

yeah, i know it. it's funny tho, when you have a big dirt horse-people want them to try turf. remember when people were saying zenyatta should run there? or curlin's attempts there?

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by Danzig

yeah, i know it. it's funny tho, when you have a big dirt horse-people want them to try turf. remember when people were saying zenyatta should run there? or curlin's attempts there?

Zenyatta's half-sister by Henrythenavigator's going to Ireland apparently. I guess someone in the family's gonna give turf a go.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Zenyatta's half-sister by Henrythenavigator's going to Ireland apparently. I guess someone in the family's gonna give turf a go.

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/rac...-straight.aspx

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/rac...-straight.aspx

Ah right, forgot about him. Looks like he's only ever won on turf.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Zenyatta was a big dirt horse?

i suppose i should have typed 'main track horse'.

at any rate, here's hoping for some great racing to follow this past saturday. i think we're all tired of people avoiding each other for much of the year, with abbreviated campaigns and months between starts.

[Danzig]

i was reminded of this thread when i read an article yesterday in which graham motion said this of animal kingdom:


Though Animal Kingdom's future depends on his ownership team, Motion promised, "No matter what happens Saturday, I believe you'll hear more of this horse. Winning the Derby on dirt was a bonus for us. His future is clearly on grass."

too bad that the start cost him today; you'd have to think he'd have at least hit the board if he'd had a clean break. now, what's next for the derby winner?

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i was reminded of this thread when i read an article yesterday in which graham motion said this of animal kingdom:


Though Animal Kingdom's future depends on his ownership team, Motion promised, "No matter what happens Saturday, I believe you'll hear more of this horse. Winning the Derby on dirt was a bonus for us. His future is clearly on grass."

too bad that the start cost him today; you'd have to think he'd have at least hit the board if he'd had a clean break. now, what's next for the derby winner?

Motion said it on TV today. Most likely he will be on the turf after about a month off with eyes on the BC Classic at Churchill.

[Travis Stone]

Arlington Million is apparently what he told Costas on NBC.

[Danzig]

after his success at churchill last month, i can see why they'd want another try at the dirt in nov. and with this crop, it seems they're all going to take turns beating each other. no clear standout this year. he's the top of the heap based on his derby win-but it's not much of a heap at this point.


and i was hoping the arl million would be their choice.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Arlington Million is apparently what he told Costas on NBC.

I didn't hear a specific race. He just said turf in August. Sure sounds like the Arlington Million. Could he mean the Secretariat? It's 1 1/4 and G1. It's also $600,000 less is the thing, but it's restricted to 3yos.

[Puddle Jumper]

Before the race, Barry Irwin said they'll run him in the Arlington Million. He also said they'll run him in a race on a synthetic track before the BC Classic, but he didn't specify which race.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Arlington Million is apparently what he told Costas on NBC.

To be specific he said the Arlington Million OR the Secretariat, both are Grade 1 races on the lawn.

Arlington has to be awful happy about that development if it holds true.