Geldings in Group 1 races

A costly operation that one IMO

back him for the champion hurdle next

why is it not fair ,or are you take n the p1ss , after winning a race like that they wish he had bulls

if it wasn't an advantage then why do it ?

i see ur point

Has only been allowed in the last few years , a difficult one to answer , quality of the race compromised to placate breeders.

They would surely only have done it if they thought he'd be no better than listed/Gr 3 class

Can't have made that much difference, looking at his early form he doesn't seem to have been a problem horse, consistent in 10k listed type races.

They must have just thought he'd never be any better than that

Must regret it now

Quick As You Like Joined: 10 Jan 06
Replies: 367 15 Oct 11 16:33 
if it wasn't an advantage then why do it ?

Not every horse responds well to been gelded.

not got a problem with it....he's a horse, it's a race, what's the problem?

The problem i suppose some might have is that 'black type' races , particulary Group 1s, are meant to identify those that will improve or at least maintain the quality of the breed, which this one won't be contributing towards

Not sure how the breed gets improved by colts not having to beat the best geldings around [smiley:crazy]

gelding doesn't improve all horses but it can settle a horse who regularly has his mind on other things.   

I think there are a few G1 races where geldings are not allowed, mainly because of the breeding side of things.

Oct 15, 2011 -- 4:40PM, tobermory wrote:

The problem i suppose some might have is that 'black type' races , particulary Group 1s, are meant to identify those that will improve or at least maintain the quality of the breed, which this one won't be contributing towards

but the best horses should be able to beat all comers (errrr)

allowed in the kentucky derby. dont see the problem.

No problem at all. Should be able to run in all Classics.