What is nice about SS

[whodey17]

I cant fault the Chapman's for retiring Smarty either. Not only was he injured, but Mr Chapman's health was not so good either. I think it was in their best interest and the horses that they retire Smarty.

I also understand when the Sheikh retires a horse. They are also a breeding operation and they want more and more runners so they can continue their quest to dominate racing. Not saying I agree, but I do understand.

[ALostTexan]

With all of the talk about racing 'needing' a Triple Crown winner, regardless of which side you are on, wouldn't it be absolutely great for there to be a gelding to win it? Imagine just how great it would be for the owners to take the horse around the country and let fans all over see a horse that won the TC.

I am very glad that SS won this year, but I highly doubt that he will be back next year. Just doesn't make financial sense. He will go on to win a few more big races this year, probably not the TC, but a few big ones, and then retire to stud...

ALostTexan

Originally Posted by whodey17

I cant fault the Chapman's for retiring Smarty either. Not only was he injured, but Mr Chapman's health was not so good either. ...

Was Mr. CHapman riding the horse??

[sumitas]

lol, i remember him staggering across the track, ivs dangling from his arms and some kinda breathin thing under his nose...he made it to the winners circle at CD , barely.

[whodey17]

Originally Posted by easy goer

Was Mr. CHapman riding the horse??

No but part of owning a horse is being able to see the horse in person when he races. Mr Chapman couldnt travel so why would be own and race the horse anymore?