7/23-24 (SAR): CCA Oaks (G1); Caress

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

I think they are looking at one comeback race at SA and then the BC...pretty tough to get ready for a race like the distaff off that schedule.

Unique Bella is on borrowed time from what can be gathered from the PPs and the reports on the nature of her injury. She's will have had two separate ~6-month layoffs since starting her career barely a year ago--its quite possible both layoffs were for the same reason. Horses with shin injuries severe enough to send them to the sidelines rarely make more than a handful of starts before going right back to the bench. See the careers of Commentator and Dixie Dot Com as examples.

Given that her connections are already thinking Breeder's Cup (see how that worked out for Animal Kingdom in 2011) before she's even breezed doesn't instill confidence that her career will be characterized by longevity.

The good news is that nowadays one or two starts is all that it takes to reach "all-timer" status.

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Unique Bella is on borrowed time from what can be gathered from the PPs and the reports on the nature of her injury. She's will have had two separate ~6-month layoffs since starting her career barely a year ago--its quite possible both layoffs were for the same reason. Horses with shin injuries severe enough to send them to the sidelines rarely make more than a handful of starts before going right back to the bench. See the careers of Commentator and Dixie Dot Com as examples.

Given that her connections are already thinking Breeder's Cup (see how that worked out for Animal Kingdom in 2011) before she's even breezed doesn't instill confidence that her career will be characterized by longevity.

The good news is that nowadays one or two starts is all that it takes to reach "all-timer" status.

Commentator was fast. Remember when Stevens had something left in the Whitney? Going to watch now. Thanks

[RHT2004]

Commentator all ❤. Everything Songbird fans want her to be.

[knickslions2]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

Commentator all ❤. Everything Songbird fans want her to be.

Maybe Songbird and arrogate can race together since they both looked so strong in their last race.

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by knickslions2

Maybe Songbird and arrogate can race together since they both looked so strong in their last race.

I expect stronger from you. Arrogate is an all time great regardless of what he does moving forward. He has literally done enough.

[knickslions2]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

I expect stronger from you. Arrogate is an all time great regardless of what he does moving forward. He has literally done enough.

Joey sometimes you gotta see sarcasm from fact.

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by knickslions2

Joey sometimes you gotta see sarcasm from fact.

Yea

[Alabama Stakes]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

I expect stronger from you. Arrogate is an all time great regardless of what he does moving forward. He has literally done enough.

All time great ? Look at his body of work compared to Spectacular Bid. Bid is an all time great. Arrogate ran some great races, but you can count them on one hand.

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

All time great ? Look at his body of work compared to Spectacular Bid. Bid is an all time great. Arrogate ran some great races, but you can count them on one hand.

4 massive races....in a row, vs the absolute best competition around. At 4 different tracks. Whatever you say though.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Unique Bella is on borrowed time from what can be gathered from the PPs and the reports on the nature of her injury. She's will have had two separate ~6-month layoffs since starting her career barely a year ago--its quite possible both layoffs were for the same reason. Horses with shin injuries severe enough to send them to the sidelines rarely make more than a handful of starts before going right back to the bench. See the careers of Commentator and Dixie Dot Com as examples.

Given that her connections are already thinking Breeder's Cup (see how that worked out for Animal Kingdom in 2011) before she's even breezed doesn't instill confidence that her career will be characterized by longevity.

The good news is that nowadays one or two starts is all that it takes to reach "all-timer" status.

Let's hope that the veterinary and pharmacological communities have made advancement in treatment since Commentator. Perhaps a stint being shock waved could fixer up...Kidding