Curlin pointing to Arc??

[Travis Stone]

I'm still trying to figure out why he would have 'no shot' in the Japan Cup for example. He did win the Dubai World Cup... which was the best the world had to offer?

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

I'm still trying to figure out why he would have 'no shot' in the Japan Cup for example. He did win the Dubai World Cup... which was the best the world had to offer?

Personally, I feel the Japan cup is nothing, but winning the Arc makes this horse a legend.

What does winning the Japan Cup do for him?

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Scav

Personally, I feel the Japan cup is nothing, but winning the Arc makes this horse a legend.

What does winning the Japan Cup do for him?

You don't even know when the fricken race is so how do you know it makes a horse a legend.. What's legendary is your opinion! Do you even know where it is run or any of the past Legendary Champions?

[Scav]

Originally Posted by freddymo

You don't even know when the fricken race is so how do you know it makes a horse a legend.. What's legendary is your opinion! Do you even know where it is run or any of the past Legendary Champions?

Hey numnuts, I know that the Arc is a very big race, god forbid I didn't know when the race was exactly placed.

And you don't think an american horse that has won the BC Classic, and then goes and wins the Arc wouldn't be considered legendary?

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by freddymo

You don't even know when the fricken race is so how do you know it makes a horse a legend.. What's legendary is your opinion! Do you even know where it is run or any of the past Legendary Champions?

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[ddthetide]

who cares if curlin wins a race in europe or japan? looks more like an excuse not to run the horse anymore then they have too. jmo.

[hockey2315]

Because the Arc is one of the most prestigious races in the world. . . I like the fact that they're considering actually having a little fun with this horse rather than playing it safe and keeping him on dirt against overmatched opponents. I couldn't care less if he wins the Stephen Foster or the JCGC or maybe even the BC Classic with what his competition would most likely be. But for him to run in the Arc would bring some excitement to a sport that needs it right now.

[tiggerv]

Anything to keep Curlin running is fine with me.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

Because the Arc is one of the most prestigious races in the world. . . I like the fact that they're considering actually having a little fun with this horse rather than playing it safe and keeping him on dirt against overmatched opponents.

I agree. He's bred to love the turf as well, so why not?

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

Because the Arc is one of the most prestigious races in the world. . . I like the fact that they're considering actually having a little fun with this horse rather than playing it safe and keeping him on dirt against overmatched opponents. I couldn't care less if he wins the Stephen Foster or the JCGC or maybe even the BC Classic with what his competition would most likely be. But for him to run in the Arc would bring some excitement to a sport that needs it right now.

Same thinking I had about GZ. Not that it was a good thing to see him retire but the prospect of watching him beat up on the same group of horses over and over if he stayed around the rest of the year was boring.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by ddthetide

who cares if curlin wins a race in europe or japan? looks more like an excuse not to run the horse anymore then they have too. jmo.

So you'd rather see him beat up on Better Than Bonds and Magna Graduate and Wanderin Boy all year than see him go try the best turf horses in the world in one of the most prestigious races on earth for a shot at immortality?

[ddthetide]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

So you'd rather see him beat up on Better Than Bonds and Magna Graduate and Wanderin Boy all year than see him go try the best turf horses in the world in one of the most prestigious races on earth for a shot at immortality?

don't get me wrong, i root for curlin but immortal is pushing it abit. he's only run 10 times. 3rd in the derby, 2nd in the belmont, 3rd in the haskill. the BC and dubai are his biggest wins. he'll get the earnings record because the purses are so much bigger. he's a really nice horse but not one of the greats. if they are tring to make a legend then run him in the US so people here can see him. i just don't get excited by international racing. his stud value can't get much if any higher.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Scav

Personally, I feel the Japan cup is nothing, but winning the Arc makes this horse a legend.

What does winning the Japan Cup do for him?

Makes him very attractive to Japanese breeders which is where there is a strong possibility where he will land at stud

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

I'm still trying to figure out why he would have 'no shot' in the Japan Cup for example. He did win the Dubai World Cup... which was the best the world had to offer?

if that field was the best the world had to offer, this sport truly is on its last legs.