Scorpion to turf,George to Classic

[Revolution]

Originally Posted by kentuckyrosesinmay

I love this race call...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsqwv8jZI5E

Here is another...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtXXqIbtzKU

He is a fine horse, but I really do think that he would be more suited to the Mile for obvious reasons. In fact, I think that this horse could win the Mile. They are REALLY taking an enormous gamble in going in the BC Classic instead of the Mile. I mean, do they really think that he stands a chance against the three big U.S. horses at a mile and a quarter on dirt? Personally, I think that they are crazy for making that decision. If he were mine, and I was traveling to the states, he would go in the Mile. Of course, now that I have said all of this, watch him win the Classic.

He has a chance. He is used to large fields too. Bernardini has yet to be challenged. It is unlikely, but he might not like pressure, and he is going to get some here. I still think Bernardini wins.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Originally Posted by Revolution

He has a chance. He is used to large fields too. Bernardini has yet to be challenged. It is unlikely, but he might not like pressure, and he is going to get some here. I still think Bernardini wins.

He may have a slight chance, but it is a huge gamble. Why not go into the race that suits your horse's style best and the race that your horse is proven in on the biggest day of racing in the year?

Bernardini is a very, very special horse. I can't believe the connections want to run the talented George against him instead of in the mile. That must have been one heck of a workout on the dirt that he had...

[Revolution]

Originally Posted by kentuckyrosesinmay

He may have a slight chance, but it is a huge gamble. Why not go into the race that suits your horse's style best and the race that your horse is proven in on the biggest day of racing in the year?

Bernardini is a very, very special horse. I can't believe the connections want to run the talented George against him instead of in the mile. That must have been one heck of a workout on the dirt that he had...

There is nothing to be gained by winning the mile. I am sure the Coolmore-Darley rivalry has a little to do with it too.

The dirt workout had nothing to do with it. They were going with him once Dylan Thomas didn't handle it. Sounds like they were going to have a BCC horse no matter what.

It is a sad irony that George Washington was bred by the Jacksons of Barbaro fame. I can see Barbaro and Bernardini fighting it out in the Classic. It is just a vision never to be made real, of course.

[King Glorious]

I'm still not understanding how people are saying that the Mile would be the best race for him because it's on his best surface and distance. Did I miss his failed attempt at 10f on the dirt? How do people know that he's not a better dirt runner than turf and that 10f in an American style race won't be right up his alley?

This isnt a bad move at all. His stud fee isnt going anywhere but up if he wins the Classid. If he loses then it isnt going to decrease at all. I want to see him on the grass but I dont know how he will be on dirt. Apparently he worked very well on the dirt the other while working with 5 other horses. I think we might be surprised by his dirt performance.

[pmayjr]

So you're thinking maybe he might be the next Giant's Causeway? Hopefully without the duds?