New Posts For Thread: Ballydoyle Derby 4 - Galileo & Montjeuhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24873445/ballydoyle-derby-4---galileo-amp-montjeuSorry if this has been mentioned elsewhere - does anyone else think sires may have a bearing on who goes where? Will Ballydoyle really want to send both Montjeus to Epsom and both Galileos to France? It's tempting to think they may want to spliThe reason for sending a mare to Shamardal was not for his Prix Du Jockey Club win at all it was for his performances in the Dewhurst which was one of the best for a long time and his win in the St. James Palace. It would make know difference to me ihttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24873445/ballydoyle-derby-4---galileo-amp-montjeu?post_id=449147865#449147865The reason for sending a mare to Shamardal was not for his Prix Du Jockey Club win at all it was for his performances in the Dewhurst which was one of the best for a long time and his win in the St. James Palace. It would make know difference to me iTue, 25 May 2010 17:44:28 -0500Winning the French Derby is like winning the Irish Derby when there going to stud neither of those races really mean anything Thats slightly ironic given you have at least one foal by the first 10f Prix du jockey club winner.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24873445/ballydoyle-derby-4---galileo-amp-montjeu?post_id=449146357#449146357Winning the French Derby is like winning the Irish Derby when there going to stud neither of those races really mean anything Thats slightly ironic given you have at least one foal by the first 10f Prix du jockey club winner.Tue, 25 May 2010 17:34:09 -0500Winning the French Derby is like winning the Irish Derby when there going to stud neither of those races really mean anything and that is a pity but just the way it goes. If i was calling the shots and wanted to bolster Coolmore Stud with a good horshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24873445/ballydoyle-derby-4---galileo-amp-montjeu?post_id=449136601#449136601Winning the French Derby is like winning the Irish Derby when there going to stud neither of those races really mean anything and that is a pity but just the way it goes. If i was calling the shots and wanted to bolster Coolmore Stud with a good horsTue, 25 May 2010 16:27:39 -0500Agree with H. There is only one Derby and looking back I can't see Ballydoyle have sent too many champions to win the French race. usually send one of their lightweights & PD SNA going to France will be a shock init. Not for me though. I hope yohttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24873445/ballydoyle-derby-4---galileo-amp-montjeu?post_id=449125361#449125361Agree with H. There is only one Derby and looking back I can't see Ballydoyle have sent too many champions to win the French race. usually send one of their lightweights & PD SNA going to France will be a shock init. Not for me though. I hope yoTue, 25 May 2010 15:20:14 -0500I may be a bit naive when it comes to stud politics, but having seen Michael Tabor being interviewed on Derby day in the past I would suspect he would be very keen to win the race whatever it takes, After all, they haven't won it for 8 years. Ishttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24873445/ballydoyle-derby-4---galileo-amp-montjeu?post_id=449109429#449109429I may be a bit naive when it comes to stud politics, but having seen Michael Tabor being interviewed on Derby day in the past I would suspect he would be very keen to win the race whatever it takes, After all, they haven't won it for 8 years. IsTue, 25 May 2010 13:43:26 -0500push 25 May 10 18:08 Hope they send SNA to France,and keep the rest for the DerbyWhy is that? is it because you would hate to see him win at Epsom,then you can convince yourself he was only 2nd rate.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24873445/ballydoyle-derby-4---galileo-amp-montjeu?post_id=449100997#449100997push 25 May 10 18:08 Hope they send SNA to France,and keep the rest for the DerbyWhy is that? is it because you would hate to see him win at Epsom,then you can convince yourself he was only 2nd rate.Tue, 25 May 2010 12:48:31 -0500A_T Joined: 27 Jan 06Replies: 384 25 May 10 14:14 Like Hawk Wing and High Chaparral yeah?Rock was their best 3 year old that year.A known guesser reveals himself as a complete moron.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24873445/ballydoyle-derby-4---galileo-amp-montjeu?post_id=449096541#449096541A_T Joined: 27 Jan 06Replies: 384 25 May 10 14:14 Like Hawk Wing and High Chaparral yeah?Rock was their best 3 year old that year.A known guesser reveals himself as a complete moron.Tue, 25 May 2010 12:13:41 -0500Hope they send SNA to France,and keep the rest for the Derby. If they thought he had the speed to win the Guineas, he should have the speed for the French Derby.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24873445/ballydoyle-derby-4---galileo-amp-montjeu?post_id=449095953#449095953Hope they send SNA to France,and keep the rest for the Derby. If they thought he had the speed to win the Guineas, he should have the speed for the French Derby.Tue, 25 May 2010 12:08:52 -0500At the end of the day winning “classics” is the primary target of Coolmore to enable the selling of their stallions.The “Derby” is regarded as the most important.The English and Irish races are more relevant from the Coolmorehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24873445/ballydoyle-derby-4---galileo-amp-montjeu?post_id=449068261#449068261At the end of the day winning “classics” is the primary target of Coolmore to enable the selling of their stallions.The “Derby” is regarded as the most important.The English and Irish races are more relevant from the CoolmoreTue, 25 May 2010 08:34:34 -0500A-T,The Rock was never thought of as a Derby runner,The plan with HW was a tilt at the TC,the Rock smashed that dream at 1st stop.As it went on the Rock kept improving HW did not.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/24873445/ballydoyle-derby-4---galileo-amp-montjeu?post_id=449067293#449067293A-T,The Rock was never thought of as a Derby runner,The plan with HW was a tilt at the TC,the Rock smashed that dream at 1st stop.As it went on the Rock kept improving HW did not.Tue, 25 May 2010 08:26:25 -0500