Sheikhs Buy Thor's Echo

SniperSB23 · #1 01-04-2007, 03:14 PM

If you can't beat them, buy them up. This is turning into the Onion article from a couple years ago where the Yankees signed every single player in MLB to assure a championship.

Echo Farm · #2 01-04-2007, 03:20 PM

ESPN Story

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#3 01-04-2007, 03:23 PM

It is a free market. They can buy whatever they want. I do not know why people get upset about their purchases. Instead of badgering them for buying, badger the ones selling.

Gander · #4 01-04-2007, 03:25 PM

Who cares? The horse would have never been a good price again anyways. Glad I caught him on BC Day

#5 01-04-2007, 03:41 PM

Wish there was some oil below my feet instead of dead bodies.

Err I mean dirt!!!

Getaway · #6 01-04-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by eurobounce

It is a free market. They can buy whatever they want. I do not know why people get upset about their purchases. Instead of badgering them for buying, badger the ones selling.

There are actually a very small amount that actually sell. What many don't realize is that if you get a horse that wins his or her first race, or even has a visually impressive race, you are almost certain to get a call from someone looking to buy the horse. I can't tell you how many people I know that were upset that they didn't sell, because the horses never went on to make anywhere close to what they were offered. When you're running a business, you sometimes have no choice.

#7 01-04-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Kind of missing the point here. I think everyone understands it's a free market. When absurd amounts of money are thrown your way, you almost have to take it. It just gets to be obnoxious buying up seemingly everything. Do you like watching 4 and 5 horse races because this is what we are looking at in the future because not sure if you know, but the Godolphin boys aren't real eager to run their horses.

Not missing the point at all. I just dont like hearing people complain because they buy something. It takes a buyer and a seller to make a transaction.

#8 01-04-2007, 08:56 PM

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Yeah you kind of are. Again, everyone understands that it takes a buyer and a seller. And of course, most of the time when an absurd amount of money is being thrown your way you almost have to take it. I get that. Point is what is the fascination with buying so many horses? I could see if it were for some kind of breeding purpose, but he's a gelding. Obviously they are trying to win every race Dubai World Cup night, but is there any satisfaction winning that way? This is a tad more complicated than you are presenting it.

I dont think it is complicated. They see something they want and they go get it. I actually like how they go get what they want. I have no idea what their fascination, but I see nothing wrong with them buying what the want. Again, the seller doesnt have to sell.

Cannon Shell · #9 01-04-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Let me put it this way. How do you feel about giants like Wal Mart basically putting all of the Mom and Pop shops out of business? I understand the seller doesn't have to sell, but I am talking as a fan of the sport. As a fan, the fact that they basically try and buy up all of the top horse flesh is obnoxious to me. They are taking the sport out of it. Can you honestly not see that?

People would not complain about Wal Mart as much if they bought all the Mom and Pops that they put out of business for 3x what they are worth.

#10 01-05-2007, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Let me put it this way. How do you feel about giants like Wal Mart basically putting all of the Mom and Pop shops out of business? I understand the seller doesn't have to sell, but I am talking as a fan of the sport. As a fan, the fact that they basically try and buy up all of the top horse flesh is obnoxious to me. They are taking the sport out of it. Can you honestly not see that?

You know, I was a little mom and pop store that got bought up by a larger company. I didn't have to sell but I did because I didn't want to be in the tire business all my life. I have no problem with companies buying up smaller businesses. I also have no problem with the Sheiks buying up what they consider top horse flesh. There is plenty of flesh to go around. From a racing standpoint, I don't see how they are ruining the sport. Now, I completely see how they are hurting the sport from a breeding standpoint.

KirisClown · #11 01-04-2007, 04:15 PM

It will be interesting to see if this horse performs at the same level without O'Neil...

Gander · #12 01-04-2007, 04:18 PM

This horse doesnt have the kind of speed to win the Golden Shaheen. I am an expert on this race and believe me, he just isnt quick enough.

Proud Tower Too ran decent the other day and I wouldnt be surprised if they are just targeting that race with him as defending champ.

Also, O' Neill has Roi Charmant, who would be a great fit for the Shaheen as well. I doubt hes too worried and dont be surprised if he sends Roi Charmant over there for revenge.