OK (Gemologist)
 

This is my favorite line
"It was a tough decision to retire him because he could have come back and raced at 4,"

I don't understand, after he stunk up the joint in the Haskell what did they have to lose by bringing him back at four?

Duh...stud fees!!!

I bet the phones have been ringing of the hook since the announcement has been made.

You would be surprised. I'm currently doing everything possible to get into The Factor for next year for one of our mares. Different horses obviously but still was shocked at interest ALREADY. Breeding season is still 6 months away

Tell 'em you know Big Brown.

Gemologist retires
 

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...red-to-winstar

He wouldn't have been able to make the big races for the rest of the year so they're calling it a day. Another that could've raced at 4 but is going to stud instead.

He'll be competing with Tiznow (75K) and Colonel John (15K)for mares--at WinStar in fact. I assume they'll go with a fee in between those two just considering that Gemologist was a GSW at 2.

Gemologist, Super Saver, Drosselmeyer.....


Murderers Row!!!:rolleyes:

this is one of the most tiresome aspects of the sport.

A refresher, in case the newer DT members missed out on the original thread.

Wait..is that a subtle jab that I'm short, fat and balding?

:tro:

someone correct me if i'm wrong, but you don't exactly see Win Star flush with older horses, doing well. I could be wrong, but the last "good" one i can remember was Well Armed

-bt-

Look who they use for trainers.

You're the best, Bigs. Very thoughtful. :D

Sorry about Gemologist. He was one of my Derby boys this year.

Oh well at least Junebug is still around.

Maybe not winning but whatever.

Soldat, Smooth Air, Flashy Bull... I do know how to pick them!

bigs, seriously, i don't think anyone needs a refresher on that one. one of the best known photos EVER.

That thread is easily Top 3 Derby Trail Hall of Fame material.

Bernie Butler agrees