BREEDERS CUP: Pre-entries..

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by tjfla

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/art...s-richest-race


Paddy O to the Classic They turned down 10 million for him

So the Turf lost Fame and Glory,Paddy and Cape Blanco all in 1 day

I don't believe they turned down 10 million for him. I know that he wont be worth 15 million with a 3rd place finish and there is zero chance he will be worth 30 million if he wins.

[Cannon Shell]

What exactly was the reason that we have a BC marathon? This race is a joke.

[alysheba4]

agree.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

What exactly was the reason that we have a BC marathon? This race is a joke.

Yup. Agree.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

What exactly was the reason that we have a BC marathon? This race is a joke.

Its obvious they just need a race designated as BC Race so when they sell the packages for 2 days worth of racing they have the product.

Its silly and stupid, they had the perfect format with 7 races and like racing always does F'd it all up.

[hockey2315]

I like all the other additions (why would you not want more betting opportunities?), but this race is pretty laughable - especially on the dirt. It'll be interesting to see how the Euros run on dirt. . . I'm guessing they won't run well for the most part.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

I like all the other additions (why would you not want more betting opportunities?), but this race is pretty laughable - especially on the dirt. It'll be interesting to see how the Euros run on dirt. . . I'm guessing they won't run well for the most part.

It is a race in a non-existent division. They would be better off wth a filly turf sprint if they want to have C level BC races.

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

It is a race in a non-existent division. They would be better off wth a filly turf sprint if they want to have C level BC races.

I agree with you that it's a joke. Obviously it's meant to appeal to the Euros, as they have a "stayer" division over there. . . the fact that it's not on turf is possibly the biggest joke of all.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

I agree with you that it's a joke. Obviously it's meant to appeal to the Euros, as they have a "stayer" division over there. . . the fact that it's not on turf is possibly the biggest joke of all.

On turf it would just be a bad race. On dirt it is a complete waste of time.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

I like all the other additions (why would you not want more betting opportunities?), but this race is pretty laughable - especially on the dirt. It'll be interesting to see how the Euros run on dirt. . . I'm guessing they won't run well for the most part.

I dont see how the other races have made the BC better, it was much more interesting when the euro horses entered both the filly and colt juveniles....when mile horses with speed tried to stretch it to 10F.

The turf sprint is even a novelty IMO, is there even a grade 1 turf sprint, or how many are grade 2 during the year. Again was better to have them try it in the dirt, would we have ever had a Sheik Albadou if there was a grass sprint?

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

I dont see how the other races have made the BC better, it was much more interesting when the euro horses entered both the filly and colt juveniles....when mile horses with speed tried to stretch it to 10F.

The turf sprint is even a novelty IMO, is there even a grade 1 turf sprint, or how many are grade 2 during the year. Again was better to have them try it in the dirt, would we have ever had a Sheik Albadou if there was a grass sprint?

You must not bet. . .

The GI Nearctic was run at Woodbine last weekend.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

You must not bet. . .

Thats a great comeback.......so the justification for it being the highest level of the sport is if its a great betting race.

They should make all stake races at Hoosier Park grade 1's and every race run at HP a listed stake if that was the case.

[RockHardTen1985]

Does anyone think Morning Line can make an impact in the Classic?

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

The turf sprint is even a novelty IMO, is there even a grade 1 turf sprint, or how many are grade 2 during the year. Again was better to have them try it in the dirt, would we have ever had a Sheik Albadou if there was a grass sprint?

Turf Sprints to me are a catch all for horses incapable of running in other distances/surfaces. Open the gates, run like hell and hope you can keep it going to the end. 5 furlongs bursts are easier than sustaining your speed going longer.... even over 6f's.

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Turf Sprints to me are a catch all for horses incapable of running in other distances/surfaces. Open the gates, run like hell and hope you can keep it going to the end. 5 furlongs bursts are easier than sustaining your speed going longer.... even over 6f's.

These PLUGS are so woeful that it's a wonder they're able to win any of those turf sprints. What with all those dirt sprinters and dirt/turf routers running in those easy pickings races. Oh wait, that doesn't really happen does it? These PLUGS regularly kick the s h i t out of dirt sprinters and dirt/turf cutbacks, when turf sprinting.

And, I play these races @ CRC, TAM, GP, FG, MTH, KEE, CD, SAR, etc., and with the exception of, arguably, the strongest turf bias I've witnessed in over 30 years of playing the races, @ SAR, it doesn't really seem to work out as much as one would think for the speed.

Which probably means these horses have a 'special' ability. Clearly, they have the best 'footwork' in the game.