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Old 06-07-2015, 09:55 AM
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Hopefully after the Classic. I can understand why this may happen but there are already hints he will keep in training and run this year.
Yeah, hopefully. Even better would be to follow in the shoes of slew and affirmed, who both had fantastic campaigns as four year olds... One can dream.
And then reality sets in. Would like to see him run, but I think fear will override their desire.
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Old 06-07-2015, 10:37 AM
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As of this morning, they're planning on aiming for the Classic as his final start:

"No decision has been made on where American Pharoah will make his next start, but his connections said the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Keeneland would be the final start of his career with three potential races between the Triple Crown and then. "

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...h-star-of-show

Also from the article:

""You guys want to come over and, like, pet him?" Baffert asked, and the throng surrounded American Pharoah to pet his shoulder and forehead, a few even going so far as to kiss him on the muzzle."

Oh my God.

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If they want to assure themselves the HOY title, they will bring him back and instruct the jockey to lose his next three races. Last year showed us that's the new way.
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What? They're going to race him some more? Oh my God! He's done enough!
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What? They're going to race him some more? Oh my God! He's done enough!
No, he hasn't. God, I hate that damn phrase.
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No, he hasn't. God, I hate that damn phrase.
Me too!
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It's not going to happen, but I would love to see him run as a 4 year old.
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As of this morning, they're planning on aiming for the Classic as his final start:

"No decision has been made on where American Pharoah will make his next start, but his connections said the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Keeneland would be the final start of his career with three potential races between the Triple Crown and then. "

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...h-star-of-show

That is absolutely fantastic news. Hope the Travers is one of those 3 races.
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Old 06-07-2015, 11:31 AM
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The fact that he's so good natured and loves people so much makes him even more special. As we all know many horses would rather take a chunk of your flesh if you get too close.

Thanks to Bob for sharing and someday my wife and I will hopefully get to snuggle him a bit and rub and kiss his nose. We've been lucky to have had that experience with many great ones already and we need to add this to our list.
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The fact that he's so good natured and loves people so much makes him even more special. As we all know many horses would rather take a chunk of your flesh if you get too close.

Thanks to Bob for sharing and someday my wife and will hopefully get to snuggle him a bit and rub and kiss his nose. We've been lucky to have had that experience with many great ones already and we need to add this to our list.
Monarchos was like the family dog when we stood there petting him. He loved it
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Jay Privman makes as good a case as any for the Pacific Classic at Del Mar to be his next race...sorry Saratoga
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Definitely hoping that he somehow makes it to the Classic in good order. Heck I would even consider a trip to Keeneland if he did.
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Jay Privman makes as good a case as any for the Pacific Classic at Del Mar to be his next race...sorry Saratoga
Sure but I don't like it for him as much as the Travers. The Travers is much more prestigious but Baffert is a west coast kinda guy. Maybe Mr. Zayat will talk the sense into him and bring him to upstate NY, the place he really needs to be and win.
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If he beats Honor Code in the BC Classic, plan for Dubai then retire after he wins
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Zayat said most likely Haskell on ATR
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That is absolutely fantastic news. Hope the Travers is one of those 3 races.
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