Another day, another sprinter retired
 

First Defence, 20k at Juddmonte.

Yuck. Well bred sort though, so who knows.

I predict he's very lonely.

future full page drf
 

JUDDMONTE

108 BEYER IN THE GRADE 1 FOREGO!
"First Defence... a decisive 6 3/4-length victory in the $250,000 Forego Stakes (grade. I) Aug. 30 at Saratoga."

Toughness*
Determination*
Heart*
Game*
Hard-Hitting*

Disclaimer
* the above words can all be found in merriam-webster dictionary and may have no relation whatsoever to First Defence or common misspellings such as "First Defense", "PUNK", etc...

so much for stud fees being put more in line with reality, and with the economy.
20k, hilarious.

Should reconsider.

He sounds better than Ready's Image...