Classy US Miler Set For Melbourne Carnival

[my miss storm cat]

Ummm..... it's funny. I started a thread, on another forum, about him last May. It wasn't until this past may that there was any news at all.

Although i like him "classy US Miler" isn't exactly the way I'd describe him.

He was in the Coral-Eclipse, in the QE II that Rakti (applause ) won, in the BC Mile (year before last) where he didn't leave much of an impression.

He won his first start (or the first i was aware of) here in May but, ummm..... I believe that was his first win in quite a looooong time.

He ran in the Shoemaker and in something up at Woodbine..... third in the Fourstardave (5 horse field).

Interesting wording anyway and i wish him well although I won't be holding my breath.

[Scurlogue Champ]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Ummm..... it's funny. I started a thread, on another forum, about him last May. It wasn't until this past may that there was any news at all.

Although i like him "classy US Miler" isn't exactly the way I'd describe him.

He was in the Coral-Eclipse, in the QE II that Rakti (applause ) won, in the BC Mile (year before last) where he didn't leave much of an impression.

He won his first start (or the first i was aware of) here in May but, ummm..... I believe that was his first win in quite a looooong time.

He ran in the Shoemaker and in something up at Woodbine..... third in the Fourstardave (5 horse field).

Interesting wording anyway and i wish him well although I won't be holding my breath.

I don't think I would describe him as such either, usually they always talk of American horses coming down who aren't too good.

Earlier in the year, there was a big article about Nolan's Cat and Badge of Silver going to Australia for the spring carnival.

Nolan's Cat would be beaten by 25 lengths in the big races over there.

[my miss storm cat]

Okay that's too funny cause i swear to you i was thinking of that article when i read your original post, yet I couldn't remember the (mediocre) horse.....

Excerpt (s)...

US Owner Sets Sights On Melbourne Cup
Thursday, 27 April 2006:

High class US galloper Nolan's Cat will be set for this year's Melbourne Cup as part of an assault on Australian spring racing by flamboyant American owner Ken Ramsey.

Nolan's Cat, a four-year-old son by Catienus, is a proven G1 performer who was third in last year's G1 Belmont Stakes (2400m), final leg of the US Triple Crown for three-year-olds.

Nolan attracts a lot of press in America and his Melbourne Cup plans are certain to receive a lot of coverage in the US media, Jordan describing the owner as "a headline act".

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High class galloper? Proven G1 performer? A lot of press?

Diamond Green IS a better horse, but..... well, best of luck to him as i think he'll need it.