George Washington- back to the track
 

I just saw in my Thoroughbred Daily News that GW is heading back to the track. I guess he has been entered for the G1 Tattersalls Gold Cup.

I kinda figured it that would be the next thing we would hear. Heck since he cant breed might as well get some use out of him.

I kinda liked this horse last year. Nice looking colt. I am happy they are going to bring him back. They shouldn't have retired him, but maybe now we can enjoy him for a few years of racing.

I am really looking forward to seeing him this year. He was a great horse, just hate that the is sterile, but it does keep him on the track for a long time...

ALostTexan

According to this;

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/othe...ng/6493173.stm

He is not sterile, just has some fertility issues. George has 6 mares in foal to him. Looks like they will try him again at Stud after another season or so.

I am looking forward to seeing him race again this year, as well.

Interesting. Thanks for the link.

I guess I had just heard that he was "sterile" so I assumed it was true. Wonder what the problems are?

Not that the same is with GW, but I have always heard stories of these horses that just eventually grow tired of covering mares, which is interesting. Sort of the "Al Bundy's" of the equine world...

ALostTexan

Hahaha, maybe they should give those Stallions an equine "Jugs" mag. (Bundy reference)

Hell Yeah. I miss "Married With Children"...

ALostTexan

Just as long as George Washington the poster isn't coming back to this track.

O'Brien: "Since he came back here from Coolmore he's been like a horse with five legs and we have to get him thinking that he can't cover everything he sees. "

They are in a tough spot now. He would make a good stallion, and they did already send him to do that job. Now, with some issues, he is back at track and his mind is on other things. I hope and don't think they will cut him, but that would get his mind back on racing quick.

My Guess is that they race him this year, and try again next year in the shed. Way to valuable at the moment to geld him. Even if it does take 4-6 months to train him again. To be honest, there's not too much here for him at the start of the season!

I just hope we see him at Monmouth.

If they stick to the turf and a mile he will be a beast come late October.

Hurray! Welcome back, Gorgeous George! Hope to see you in the flesh in October.

Pretty hilarious comment if you ask me. F'n Euro's man, they really say it like it is :)

well surely a horse with an extra leg can run faster!!:rolleyes:

g.w let me down in the classic, all i needed was 3rd place to hit my tri......damn you........