Frankel

Cannon Shell · #1 06-21-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by King Glorious

If they were to try 12f, I'd rather it be the Arc.

IMO they will never even consider 1 1/2. Anywhere.

King Glorious · #2 06-21-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

IMO they will never even consider 1 1/2. Anywhere.

I don't think so either. Just saying that I'd prefer the Arc over the BC Turf if they were going to chose to try it. And when it comes to wanting to see the horse step out of his comfort zone, I'd rather see him stretched to 10f versus good European horses than ship over here to try the BC Mile or Classic. I would like to see him stretched out. While he's brilliant and fun to watch, watching the same race over and over is starting to get a little boring. Right now, I still have to place him below recent stars Zarkava and Sea the Stars because they were able to win top class races at both 8f and 12f. Not saying he can't do it but they've proven it.

Calzone Lord · #3 06-21-2012, 05:19 PM

The only thing Frankel can do now to really increase his value is win the Breeders Cup Classic.

I think they will asses the risk/reward.

Unfortunately, he's got an undefeated record and he's got that Timeform greatest ever rating ... those are the type of things that make connections play keep-away -- especially in this era.

blackthroatedwind · #4 06-21-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

The only thing Frankel can do now to really increase his value is win the Breeders Cup Classic.

I think they will asses the risk/reward.

Unfortunately, he's got an undefeated record and he's got that Timeform greatest ever rating ... those are the type of things that make connections play keep-away -- especially in this era.

I guess it depends if they have any real interest in trying to make him into a US Stallion. If they don't, there will be no reason to run him in the Classic.