American Pharoah... what's next for our new Champion? (The Haskell)

[Alabama Stakes]

His word is good. Haskell it is. I think he gets it. For the good of the country,hossracing, and duty and humanity

[RolloTomasi]

Don't forget that Zayat is not averse to making deals nor is Baffert shy about accepting appearance fees. Monmouth obviously is the target, but perhaps the lure of a more lucrative package, weaker competition, and more time off from the Belmont Stakes will win out. Canterbury is making a play, and it wouldn't be a shock to see an established second-tier Derby (i.e. West Virginia, Pennsylvania, or Indiana) follow suit. Certainly, the owners of past Triple Crown winners have been successfully hooked by such opportunistic one-offs (see Secretariat, see Seattle Slew).

Waiting for a later race would also cut down hope of a Travers start or a race against older horses before the BC Classic.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

Don't forget that Zayat is not averse to making deals nor is Baffert shy about accepting appearance fees. Monmouth obviously is the target, but perhaps the lure of a more lucrative package, weaker competition, and more time off from the Belmont Stakes will win out. Canterbury is making a play, and it wouldn't be a shock to see an established second-tier Derby (i.e. West Virginia, Pennsylvania, or Indiana) follow suit. Certainly, the owners of past Triple Crown winners have been successfully hooked by such opportunistic one-offs (see Secretariat, see Seattle Slew).

Waiting for a later race would also cut down hope of a Travers start or a race against older horses before the BC Classic.

who would pass up appearance fees if it's a sensible spot? and if anything, they might say no anyhow, but it might make the track they're shooting for pony up some bucks to match the offer.
get it while you can.
unless you're cal chromes owner. then you're satan if you do it.

[letswastemoney]

I took a picture of American Pharoah and Victor this morning.

[Kasept]

American Pharoah might have public workout
By Steve Andersen

ARCADIA, Calif. – Triple Crown winner American Pharoah might have a workout between races on the June 27 card at Santa Anita, trainer Bob Baffert said Thursday.

American Pharoah, who was shipped Thursday from Kentucky to California, is scheduled to be at least paraded between races June 27, the day of the $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita. Baffert said he wants to work American Pharoah that weekend and will speak with Santa Anita officials about the possibility of a public workout.

“That would be pretty cool,” Baffert said.

American Pharoah has not had a workout since his historic win in the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 6, when he became the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years. Owned by Ahmed Zayat, American Pharoah was paraded between races at Churchill Downs last Saturday in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

“They weren’t loud,” Baffert said of the audience. “They were taking pictures and getting close. That poor horse thought he was going over for the fourth leg [of the Triple Crown]. When he realized he wasn’t running, he relaxed.”

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by Kasept

American Pharoah might have public workout
By Steve Andersen

ARCADIA, Calif. – Triple Crown winner American Pharoah might have a workout between races on the June 27 card at Santa Anita, trainer Bob Baffert said Thursday.

American Pharoah, who was shipped Thursday from Kentucky to California, is scheduled to be at least paraded between races June 27, the day of the $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita. Baffert said he wants to work American Pharoah that weekend and will speak with Santa Anita officials about the possibility of a public workout.

“That would be pretty cool,” Baffert said.

American Pharoah has not had a workout since his historic win in the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 6, when he became the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years. Owned by Ahmed Zayat, American Pharoah was paraded between races at Churchill Downs last Saturday in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

“They weren’t loud,” Baffert said of the audience. “They were taking pictures and getting close. That poor horse thought he was going over for the fourth leg [of the Triple Crown]. When he realized he wasn’t running, he relaxed.”

I was wondering how it would affect him, and saw him getting a bit sweaty in the beginning. I know it's not a "common" thing for people to do with famous horses and often wonder what has to be going through a horses mind. I know they are schooled in the paddocks a lot and I suppose this helps get them accustomed to it all, but still.. Pharaoh must have been thinking "These people have lost their mind if they think I am running again today!"

[Merlinsky]

http://www.tmz.com/2015/06/18/julia-...rican-pharoah/

Apparently Julia Roberts is a fan. Took me aback for some reason but she's got a ranch and has ridden horses for things so I guess it shouldn't have. Also she was 33 when she won the Oscar? Geez. She's one of those people that even when she was younger she always seemed older.

[senator L]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

His word is good. Haskell it is. I think he gets it. For the good of the country,hossracing, and duty and humanity

I hope so. I just found it odd during the interview he said
"as long as he's healthy" about 3 times.
I was thinking Freudian slip

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

His word is good. Haskell it is. I think he gets it. For the good of the country,hossracing, and duty and humanity

From what I hear as long as it has nothing to do with his money his word is good.

[tector]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

From what I hear as long as it has nothing to do with his money his word is good.