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Originally Posted by Betsy

What to do then? Everytime a promising horse runs big, retire him in case he gets hurt? I'd prefer to take my chances that Bernardini emerge unscathed next year so that he have the opportunity to fulfill his potential.

Its a matter of breeding economics... the question arises, what would Bernardini have to do next year to make him even more valuable than he is at this moment? It would have to be a hell of a campaign... a Mineshaft like effort. He may have the talent, but he may not. Strike while the iron is hot.

And people dont put enough thought behind how hard it is to lose a horse as an owner. The connections lost their golden boy young in Dubai Millenum... this is probably the first horse that can be equated to him. Im sure that plays a role in treating this horse a little differently than most... and being that much more protective.