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Old 08-03-2015, 08:52 AM
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My guess is they'd prefer one more race before the BC, not 2. I don't know that there is a suitable one on the calendar midway between now and the BC. If not, somebody will write him one, or enhance a pre-existing race (like the Mass Cap did for Cigar, etc.)
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Old 08-03-2015, 09:05 AM
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Zayat has certainly said all the right things regarding the horse and the fans. Well the fans want to see him run in the Travers, lets see if he puts his money where is mouth is now.
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Old 08-03-2015, 09:16 AM
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My guess is they'd prefer one more race before the BC, not 2. I don't know that there is a suitable one on the calendar midway between now and the BC. If not, somebody will write him one, or enhance a pre-existing race (like the Mass Cap did for Cigar, etc.)
There are bonuses tied to specific goals in the Coolmore contract. Created races (like the one MTH offered) wouldn't be in it.
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Old 08-03-2015, 10:14 AM
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Is there any way he can become the all-time money earner?
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Old 08-03-2015, 11:44 AM
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Is there any way he can become the all-time money earner?
If you include stud fees
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Old 08-03-2015, 10:16 AM
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There are bonuses tied to specific goals in the Coolmore contract. Created races (like the one MTH offered) wouldn't be in it.
Guess that means we won't be seeing him at Canterbury for their proposed $2 million race....Dang.
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Old 08-03-2015, 11:12 AM
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OK, last time . . . it's not about the money. The connections have more money than Fort Knox . . . it's about prestige, history and more than anything taking the right path for the horse and the fans.

Forget about the purses and money. That said, Travers and BC Classic get ready.
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Old 08-03-2015, 12:07 PM
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OK, last time . . . it's not about the money. The connections have more money than Fort Knox . . . it's about prestige, history and more than anything taking the right path for the horse and the fans.

Forget about the purses and money. That said, Travers and BC Classic get ready.
it's not only about the money, but money is always a part of it.
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Old 08-04-2015, 02:33 PM
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Bloodhorse | Zayat: American Pharoah to Run in Travers

ETA: Ugh. The headline is misleading. No commitment to Travers as yet.
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Old 08-04-2015, 04:27 PM
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Bloodhorse | Zayat: American Pharoah to Run in Travers

ETA: Ugh. The headline is misleading. No commitment to Travers as yet.
Also pretty sure those quotes are from At the Races this morning.
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Old 08-04-2015, 09:39 PM
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Zayat on ATR Tuesday: http://www.thoroughbredracingradione...d=25&Itemid=41
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