Bodemeister Retired to Winstar

[Merlinsky]

They said the injury likely occurred a couple weeks ago when he stumbled, but wasn't he 'not quite right' earlier than that? Equibase has his last listed workout as 7/8 for 5f in 1:01 handily. Something just seems weird.

I guess it's helpful for them that he got the G1 win with that margin of victory earlier in the year. It's not like people would doubt his talent with the Derby/Preakness finishes, but his only other win is breaking his maiden. Given his ability it would've been a real shame if he hadn't gotten a graded win on his record. Of course, maybe if he hadn't they might've been more inclined to try to bring him back in the future. Who knows? The Empire Maker connection and the fact that his sire is now in Japan would've still been an issue.

[Arletta]

I think most were expecting this news. Still, what a shame.

[PatCummings]

Does it not seem the rigorous prep required to get these horses ready for Triple Crown races is taking its toll - I'll Have Another and Bodemeister were both seemingly rushed through preps to get there.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

Does it not seem the rigorous prep required to get these horses ready for Triple Crown races is taking its toll - I'll Have Another and Bodemeister were both seemingly rushed through preps to get there.

It has been that way ever since just running in the Derby became more important than actually winning it though it usually shows up in the horses who dont make it and also rans unlike these 2. Of course neither of these 2 needed to be retired as their injuries are not that severe, had they been geldings they would have been facing off in the Strub series next Winter...well if anyone still cared about that series of races anymore.