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[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

He probably wasn't retired because he's a turf horse whose pedigree (by Kipling) isn't that fashionable. They likely concluded, correctly IMO, that he is worth more to them racing (earnings plus marketability of a high-profile horse) than selling him to the breeding shed. If he was by a fashionable sire, it's doubtful that he'd be racing this year.

I couldn't agree more....and even with that they are planning an aggressive three race campaign for him this year.

One of the best things about turf racing is that turf horses have little to no value as sires and thus we get to see them race for more seasons.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

One of the best things about turf racing is that turf horses have little to no value as sires and thus we get to see them race for more seasons.

maybe another added benefit in socal with synthetics, no one will want them so they will race longer?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

maybe another added benefit in socal with synthetics, no one will want them so they will race longer?

Another benefit? What's the first one?

[10 pnt move up]

ummmmmm

got me there

[HaloWishingwell]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Another benefit? What's the first one?

It cushions horse manure without the bounce.

[Revidere]

I find that the fact that Iavarone was looking to get everyone in the winner's circle a breath of fresh air. A friend of mind was an investor in Captain Bodgit and Irwin basically told them forget about going down to the winner's circle.

I know Louisville didn't need their help, but they pumped some big bucks into that city.

My only advice to Pompa would be see if the colt could run in his silks 25% of the time. Now that would be fun.

[The Bid]

Maybe thats because they dont take pictures of the horse who runs second in the Derby. What should Irwin have done, tell the investor to come on down and get a picture with the winning connections horse?

[Revidere]

Originally Posted by The Bid

Maybe thats because they dont take pictures of the horse who runs second in the Derby. What should Irwin have done, tell the investor to come on down and get a picture with the winning connections horse?

You are kidding right? I guess I should have spelled it out. (Didn't think I had to) He was saying don't bother to come down if Captain Bodgit WON the race. Talk about missing the point!