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Old 10-04-2012, 06:41 PM
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Old 10-04-2012, 06:51 PM
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This is my favorite line
"It was a tough decision to retire him because he could have come back and raced at 4,"

I don't understand, after he stunk up the joint in the Haskell what did they have to lose by bringing him back at four?
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Old 10-04-2012, 06:52 PM
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This is my favorite line
"It was a tough decision to retire him because he could have come back and raced at 4,"

I don't understand, after he stunk up the joint in the Haskell what did they have to lose by bringing him back at four?
Duh...stud fees!!!
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Old 10-04-2012, 06:54 PM
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Duh...stud fees!!!
I bet the phones have been ringing of the hook since the announcement has been made.
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Old 10-04-2012, 09:16 PM
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I bet the phones have been ringing of the hook since the announcement has been made.
You would be surprised. I'm currently doing everything possible to get into The Factor for next year for one of our mares. Different horses obviously but still was shocked at interest ALREADY. Breeding season is still 6 months away
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Old 10-04-2012, 09:20 PM
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You would be surprised. I'm currently doing everything possible to get into The Factor for next year for one of our mares. Different horses obviously but still was shocked at interest ALREADY. Breeding season is still 6 months away
Tell 'em you know Big Brown.
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Old 10-04-2012, 10:54 PM
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He wouldn't have been able to make the big races for the rest of the year so they're calling it a day. Another that could've raced at 4 but is going to stud instead.

He'll be competing with Tiznow (75K) and Colonel John (15K)for mares--at WinStar in fact. I assume they'll go with a fee in between those two just considering that Gemologist was a GSW at 2.
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Old 10-05-2012, 04:36 AM
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Gemologist, Super Saver, Drosselmeyer.....


Murderers Row!!!
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Old 10-05-2012, 06:29 AM
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Old 10-05-2012, 08:31 AM
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this is one of the most tiresome aspects of the sport.
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Old 10-05-2012, 09:10 AM
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A refresher, in case the newer DT members missed out on the original thread.


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Old 10-05-2012, 10:09 AM
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Old 10-05-2012, 12:50 PM
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Gemologist, Super Saver, Drosselmeyer.....


Murderers Row!!!
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Old 10-05-2012, 12:55 PM
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someone correct me if i'm wrong, but you don't exactly see Win Star flush with older horses, doing well. I could be wrong, but the last "good" one i can remember was Well Armed

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Old 10-05-2012, 01:10 PM
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someone correct me if i'm wrong, but you don't exactly see Win Star flush with older horses, doing well. I could be wrong, but the last "good" one i can remember was Well Armed

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Old 10-05-2012, 07:05 PM
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You're the best, Bigs. Very thoughtful.

Sorry about Gemologist. He was one of my Derby boys this year.

Oh well at least Junebug is still around.

Maybe not winning but whatever.

Soldat, Smooth Air, Flashy Bull... I do know how to pick them!
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Old 10-05-2012, 08:39 PM
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bigs, seriously, i don't think anyone needs a refresher on that one. one of the best known photos EVER.
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Old 10-05-2012, 09:15 PM
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bigs, seriously, i don't think anyone needs a refresher on that one. one of the best known photos EVER.
That thread is easily Top 3 Derby Trail Hall of Fame material.
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Old 10-05-2012, 09:42 PM
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That thread is easily Top 3 Derby Trail Hall of Fame material.
Bernie Butler agrees

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Old 10-05-2012, 09:46 PM
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How much of a demand is there to have Gemologist's genes to be added to the future generation of race horses?

Gemologist's signature victories are two Restricted stakes races which are the Kentucky Jockey Cup, and the Wood Memorial. It took this horse 3 months to recover from the November KJC race to get back to the track. A paid workout race at Gulfstream and followed up with another month in the barn. Then a victory over a 2nd rate Alphain the Wood Memorial.

My final question is how will this horse's DNA improve racing in the future years ahead?
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