Longchamp

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Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

She's the Aga Khan's horse; he can do what he wants, but it seems to me that very rarely does a really terrific filly replicate herself (I feel like Personal Ensign came closest, but still didn't produce anything close to what she was), so why the rush to breed, when likely the offspring won't run as well?

I know, I know... because the foals will sell for oodles of money before anyone finds out they don't run like their mama. I get it; money runs the game, but it doesn't stop a fan from being grumpy about it.

First of all, Personal Ensign raced through her 4YO season, despite screws in her leg and she was one of the finest broodmares of the last 25 years. Second of all, of course none of these GREAT horses reproduce themselves, and I doubt any realistic breeder even considers that. However, some might say that over racing them lessens their chances of reproducing at a high level.

And, finally, Zarkava's foals will never sell for " oodles of money " and dollars play absolutely zero consideration into whatever decision the Aga Kan makes.