9/18 (WO): Woodbine Mile, Northern Dancer (G1's), Canadian (G2)

[tjfla]

Stupid question,but what is the point of bringing over a horse to run from Europe(that is BC Nominated) then when they Win a Win and IN races,the trainer says he is not gonna run?

I understand that it is a big money race(which is why they brought them) but why not just keep the horse in the states another month and run them if they are nominated and automatically are in.

[my miss storm cat]

That's not a stupid question at all and yeah I'd like to know.

Are there quarantine issues?

Anyone have insight?

[hockey2315]

Doesn't Woodbine pay for all expenses to ship, board, etc? Don't think the BC does.

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by tjfla

Stupid question,but what is the point of bringing over a horse to run from Europe(that is BC Nominated) then when they Win a Win and IN races,the trainer says he is not gonna run?

I understand that it is a big money race(which is why they brought them) but why not just keep the horse in the states another month and run them if they are nominated and automatically are in.

The Breeders' Cup doesn't mean the same thing to the rest of the world as it does to those based here. Others around the world prioritize top races differently.

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by tjfla

I understand that it is a big money race(which is why they brought them) but why not just keep the horse in the states another month and run them if they are nominated and automatically are in.

Not sure of the details, but it may have something to do with quarantine regulations. I believe that's why Master of Hounds, for example, was required to go back to Europe between the Derby and Belmont.

[tjfla]

I understand the quaratine issues,I am just trying to figure out why they bring them over for 1 race AND before the race even starts the trainer says well he/she won't run in the BC???

If you are nominated and Win the Win and You are in race,I think you should have to run(unless injured)in the BC race. It would probably take away from the quality of that race but would make the BC race alot better.

If u win the Woodbine Mile,doesnt the BC pay for that horse to come over? I have no problem if a horse from Europe runs 2nd and says no thanks. My problem is if u come over for a Grade 2 in Canada why not come over for a Grade 1,which they are paying U to run in!!