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Originally Posted by dalakhani
Have mambo in seattle's connections made any statements to you or in public about the possibility of the BC? I seem to remember last time the BC was in california, Farish/Howard had a little horse that they didnt want to ship out there.
I hope that they entertain it this time around. This horse sure looks like a good one.
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I spoke with Howard Sunday to simply congratulate him on another great effort in the meet's signature event and express my feelings about the race to him. As always, he was exceptionally gracious about the outcome and effusive in praise for Harty and Colonel John. He and Mr. Farish take it a race at a time based on where their horses are between starts. Mambo in Seattle's 2 Keeneland starts were just fair, but both were early in his development. Howard running him there as a 2yo last fall and 3yo this spring are indications that he thinks Mambo can get over the surface. If he's right and the timing works, pending a next out decision (JCGC?), I imagine they would be happy to contest the BC Classic.
As I've explained several times since Midway Road's 2nd in the 2003 Preakness, Farish/Howard only run colts and horses in big spots if they expect to run well. Just as Phipps/Shug only run their fillies and mares in big spots if expect to run well. Bet accordingly...