Dubai Esc. Out

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

Not trying to argue here but do you honestly think this particular owner cares at all about getting back the pre entry fee? I have a hard time believing that they do.
i agree that the motive behind the withdrawl may be somewhat suspect...but like rupert said they have nothing to gain long term by faking an injury.

I don't care how rich you are, if it takes two seconds to get $25,000 you'll do it. They never had any intent to run her against Henny so I don't see why they'd announce an injury if there was one. If there is no long term gain by faking an injury why not just say she isn't running because Henny is going? The only reason to announce it is to get their pre-entry money back.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I don't care how rich you are, if it takes two seconds to get $25,000 you'll do it. They never had any intent to run her against Henny so I don't see why they'd announce an injury if there was one. If there is no long term gain by faking an injury why not just say she isn't running because Henny is going?

because then they appear un-sporting...which is an image that they want to maintain no matter how tarnished it might be.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

because then they appear un-sporting...which is an image that they want to maintain no matter how tarnished it might be.

Well Harty already said exactly that in a couple interviews. Maybe they were pissed at Harty and told him he could foot the pre-entry bill for spilling the beans on their non-sporting ways.

[Rupert Pupkin]

I was actually responding to the post about Bernardini. The poster was saying that after he wins the BC Classic, they will make up a story about him being injured and retire him.

I disagree with that. They don't want to defame their own horse. Owners don't need an excuse to retire a horse.

As I've said, most owners are going to do what is in the best interest of themselves and their horse. And they're not going to feel a need to justify their decision.

If Bernardini was my horse, I would definitely retire him if he won the BC Classic. My reasoning would be that he has done everything asked of him and it is time to retire him. It would be the right business decision and it would be the best thing for the horse. I wouldn't feel guilty about retiring him. Quite to the contrary, I would feel guilty if I continued running him and something happened to him.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

he did not work well..and thats the reason..i think..the horse wont show up...its a no brainer for most people..

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

I was actually responding to the post about Bernardini. The poster was saying that after he wins the BC Classic, they will make up a story about him being injured and retire him.

I disagree with that. They don't want to defame their own horse. Owners don't need an excuse to retire a horse.

As I've said, most owners are going to do what is in the best interest of themselves and their horse. And they're not going to feel a need to justify their decision.

If Bernardini was my horse, I would definitely retire him if he won the BC Classic. My reasoning would be that he has done everything asked of him and it is time to retire him. It would be the right business decision and it would be the best thing for the horse. I wouldn't feel guilty about retiring him. Quite to the contrary, I would feel guilty if I continued running him and something happened to him.

then you're in the wrong business. horse ran one year, if retiring is the best for the horse, than this sport should end now, since running them is so bad. if you think it should continue, than you are a hypocrite....or is it just SOME horses who deserve to be done 'right'.

i wish there were more people like those who owned slew, affirmed and spectacular bid. they were good for the sport.

and the sheik ought to know damn well that retirement isn't so rosy, look at his all time fave, dubai millenium, and what happened to him.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

then you're in the wrong business. horse ran one year, if retiring is the best for the horse, than this sport should end now, since running them is so bad. if you think it should continue, than you are a hypocrite....or is it just SOME horses who deserve to be done 'right'.

i wish there were more people like those who owned slew, affirmed and spectacular bid. they were good for the sport.

and the sheik ought to know damn well that retirement isn't so rosy, look at his all time fave, dubai millenium, and what happened to him.

As I said, it is a combination of a business decision and what is best for the horse.

Why should Bernardini run next year? What do they have to prove? If he wins the BC Classic, that would be the perfect time to retire him. He could go out on top and he'd probably be worth about $100 million. It would make no sense to run him next year.

I'm not in the wrong business. It doesn't sound like you have much business sense when it comes to horses if you think that Bernardini should run next year. The insurance alone would cost $5 million a year.

[Danzig]

oh, yeah...cause the shiek couldn't afford it, right?? the meyerhoffs did it, they raced the bid at four, to the enjoyment of all, and it cost them money to do so. yeah, i know all about business--and it's that mindset that is ruining this sport. it's no longer the involvement of those who love horses, want to enhance the breed, and show what they've accomplished by racing the best that they've bred.

yeah, things change, doesn't mean i have to like it. it's a shame that one race is suddenly the barometer of what a horse has accomplished, that one year is 'doing enough'. i think it's bs.

he'll be the greatest since GZ. but won't belong anywhere in the same league as those who have achieved legendary status.
again, like finley said a few years ago, great isn't so great anymore.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

As I said, it is a combination of a business decision and what is best for the horse.

Why should Bernardini run next year? What do they have to prove? If he wins the BC Classic, that would be the perfect time to retire him. He could go out on top and he'd probably be worth about $100 million. It would make no sense to run him next year.

I'm not in the wrong business. It doesn't sound like you have much business sense when it comes to horses if you think that Bernardini should run next year. The insurance alone would cost $5 million a year.

I'm confident that if the Maktoums insured their horses the total bill would be larger than the GNP of most small countries.

The word I got is that Eoin knew she didn't belong anyway and was getting pressure to run....I'm sure he was looking for any excuse out.....