Is Curlie great?

[The Indomitable DrugS]

I would think they will run him in the Goodwood as his final BC Classic prep.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I would think they will run him in the Goodwood as his final BC Classic prep.

It is very possible, but Asmussen doesn't run very often in California, very little actually.....Actually I don't remember the last Asmussen starter, maybe in one of those early stakes baby races at Hollywood....

[hockey2315]

I'd love to see them try him on the turf

[Scav]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

I'd love to see them try him on the turf

I would to, but him winning on the turf really won't matter becuase he is already very valuable. Risk vs Reward there won't be great enough to even try it.....If anything, it could hurt them because he already has a ton of turf breeding, and him not showing up on it would be a negative.

[smuthg]

Originally Posted by Scav

I would to, but him winning on the turf really won't matter becuase he is already very valuable. Risk vs Reward there won't be great enough to even try it.....If anything, it could hurt them because he already has a ton of turf breeding, and him not showing up on it would be a negative.

I think his next race is in CA... I don't know if he shows up for the Pacific Classic, but I'd bet he runs on the polycrap at least once prior to the Classic. I do think Jess Jackson is trying to best Cigar's earnings mark, so I'd bet we get at least two more starts out of him. Speaking of turf, any chance he could go win the Arc? Now that would be special...

[Scav]

Originally Posted by smuthg

I think his next race is in CA... I don't know if he shows up for the Pacific Classic, but I'd bet he runs on the polycrap at least once prior to the Classic. I do think Jess Jackson is trying to best Cigar's earnings mark, so I'd bet we get at least two more starts out of him. Speaking of turf, any chance he could go win the Arc? Now that would be special...

That is probably the ONLY race that would enhance his stud value. I am sure there are others over there, but I am not familiar with them.

[smuthg]

Originally Posted by Scav

That is probably the ONLY race that would enhance his stud value. I am sure there are others over there, but I am not familiar with them.

Would that be the "curlin slam"?

[ELA]

Whether the earnings records is important or not, I have no idea. I would think so. Why does he have to go to CA to do that? I think the horse will drive the dance card, not the earnings record. Turf? Why? To prove he has "versatility" and to add to his stallion resume? Poly? I don't think anyone has to worry about that. Jackson doesn't need to "make" a stallion.

Nothing against CA racing, however, CA races do not add prestige to making a commercial stallion -- not in KY. There are of course exceptions, but it's certainly not the norm. I am not quite sure this will be a "commercial" stallion so to speak.

Eric

[smuthg]

Originally Posted by ELA

Whether the earnings records is important or not, I have no idea. I would think so. Why does he have to go to CA to do that? I think the horse will drive the dance card, not the earnings record. Turf? Why? To prove he has "versatility" and to add to his stallion resume? Poly? I don't think anyone has to worry about that. Jackson doesn't need to "make" a stallion.

Nothing against CA racing, however, CA races do not add prestige to making a commercial stallion -- not in KY. There are of course exceptions, but it's certainly not the norm. I am not quite sure this will be a "commercial" stallion so to speak.

Eric

I think he needs the Classic to break Cigar's record, so CA is important. I think he needs a couple million dollars more to break that record, so hes got to win one $5 Mil race or a couple $1 and $2 Mil...

[CSC]

Originally Posted by ELA

Whether the earnings records is important or not, I have no idea. I would think so. Why does he have to go to CA to do that? I think the horse will drive the dance card, not the earnings record. Turf? Why? To prove he has "versatility" and to add to his stallion resume? Poly? I don't think anyone has to worry about that. Jackson doesn't need to "make" a stallion.

Nothing against CA racing, however, CA races do not add prestige to making a commercial stallion -- not in KY. There are of course exceptions, but it's certainly not the norm. I am not quite sure this will be a "commercial" stallion so to speak.

Eric

In my mind he has already solidified his stature as a stallian, he's by a hot sire in 'Smart Strike' in addition being out of the valuable Mr. Prospector line, I would have to believe his book will be filled once he enters that line of work with and his fee will be an open cheque.

With the other next best horses being Heatseeker or Grasshopper in the division, I'm not sure what else he needs to prove, the only thing he has left is going for the earnings record and a second BC classic win. I guess there is nothing more to do but just enjoy seeing him run.