Who wins Horse of the Year?

[Merlinsky]

Screw it. Could we use the fact that he's named after an American trainer to give it to Frankel? That's gotta be as good as that pesky 'having run in this country at some point during the year' thing. Must we be so picky? *sigh*

It'd really help if one of the contenders runs again in the Clark H. or Cigar Mile. Havre de Grace will have sold. I suppose there's no chance the new owners look at her as anything other than a G1 winning babymaking-factory-to-be.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Havre de Grace will have sold. I suppose there's no chance the new owners look at her as anything other than a G1 winning babymaking-factory-to-be.

<<Jones also confirmed Porter's decision to bring Havre de Grace back again to race as a 5-year-old in 2012.

"She's still got another year ahead of her," said Jones. "We'll keep her in Kentucky for a little bit then send her down to the farm in Florida for six weeks, after which she'll rejoin our barn this winter at the Fair Grounds."*>>

http://www.drf.com/news/breeders-cup...ace-says-jones

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

<<Jones also confirmed Porter's decision to bring Havre de Grace back again to race as a 5-year-old in 2012.

"She's still got another year ahead of her," said Jones. "We'll keep her in Kentucky for a little bit then send her down to the farm in Florida for six weeks, after which she'll rejoin our barn this winter at the Fair Grounds."*>>

http://www.drf.com/news/breeders-cup...ace-says-jones

Really? That's all kinds of awesome. I could've sworn she and Blind Luck were both going to auction. Maybe with all the ones who are, I just threw her in there in my head. Weird.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Really? That's all kinds of awesome. I could've sworn she and Blind Luck were both going to auction. Maybe with all the ones who are, I just threw her in there in my head. Weird.

You probably just wanted one more face-off between Blind Luck and HDG and figured the only option left was seeing who brought more in the ring.

I'm glad HDG is back next year, too.

[Dahoss]

Game on Dude as HOY? That's about as likely as And They're Off winning an Oscar for Best Picture.

[jms62]

I have no idea what the criteria is as far as needing to run classic distance. I would say Caleb's Posse.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by jms62

I have no idea what the criteria is as far as needing to run classic distance. I would say Caleb's Posse.

I agree with this. 10-5-1-1. Two G1's, a G2 and a G3, wins from 6F to 1 1/16. In a year where no one stood out, his resume looks better than the rest.

[Seattleallstar]

If Uncle No opted to go in the Mile where he had more of a shot to win, then he could be in the running for it

[Port Conway Lane]

Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

If Uncle No opted to go in the Mile where he had more of a shot to win, then he could be in the running for it

If you believe that then Caleb's Posse should be a lock.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

If Uncle No opted to go in the Mile where he had more of a shot to win, then he could be in the running for it

Based on a win in a made up stake and the Kelso?