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[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

However, what incentive did he have to run in the Haskell? He's already a 2yo champion so adding another Grade 1 isn't going to matter. So, you go get the money.

Sadly this is what top class racing/breeding has come to. While I dont necessarily agree that winning the Haskell wouldnt be a better outcome for his stallion career than the WV Derby this is what the largely clueless breeders have created. A scenario where a horse who wins a race because a jockey rode another horse poorly and becomes a "champion" no longer has to run in top races in order to solidify his stallion credentials.

[Calzone Lord]

Not saying it should be that way...but 'that's just the way it is.'

[geeker2]

Suppose you narrow it a bit - what do his stats look like for the last 6 months?

[VOL JACK]

I think Hansen will be turf miler next year.
With the lack of speed in grass races ( save Silver Max) he should be able to have a great year.
I just can't seem to convince his trainer, that he is no superstar on dirt.

[pucknut]

the circus sideshow doesnt translate turf to dirt
alpha may surprise some people saturday

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by VOL JACK

I think Hansen will be turf miler next year.
With the lack of speed in grass races ( save Silver Max) he should be able to have a great year.
I just can't seem to convince his trainer, that he is no superstar on dirt.

Lol @ you expecting him to run next year. What decade are you still living in?

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

Lol @ you expecting him to run next year. What decade are you still living in?

Wanna bet ?

[TouchOfGrey]

I read somewhere that Dr. Hansen has a grand plan to breed him while he is still racing.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

Not saying it should be that way...but 'that's just the way it is.'

I know