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Probably, and no. Moore will ride. Delacroix (12/1) or The Lion In Winter (16/1) could run in the Irish Derby (for breeding status) unless neither is deemed a 12f horse. I think Pride Of Aras (14/1) could be The Curragh bound.
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Would do a lot for the sport if Lordan kept the ride for the Irish Derby and whatever else it competes in in my opinion.
The guy has a back story and well deserves his day in the limelight today. Thorough professional who wouldn't kick up a blade of grass if he was jocked off you'd hazard. Hope the connections (and Moore) allow him the privilege of maintaining the journey through 2025. |
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long term its a softish ground winner of a 1 1/2 mile race in june . i've rarely seen a derby where so many were out of it after 4f . the winner , which i backed , is a stayer and will be a n h stallion. good luck to the jockey though . the horses at the back today are likely to be very different propositions at shorter distances on better ground. .
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i've rarely seen a derby where so many were out of it after 4f .
My impression was watching Slip Anchor winning the '85 Derby in silar fashion. facile victory ahead of hosses that weren't that bad really. |
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similar
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You don't see many take it by the scruff of the neck and throttle the field into submission.
That could prove special in time? |
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i love watching the derby but the fact is that race does not often produce the star of the season as far as paddocks go ....golden horn was a good winner and went back to shorter distances and went on to win the arc . and did well at breeders cup ...and is a n h stallion .
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everyone wants royal ascot horses . fast . 6f performers ....look at the sales reports if you dont believe me .
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Purists/Breeders want that 12f beast for stud duties.
Irish derby, KG, ARC, ST Leger, Arc. all on the menu and why not. |
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leif , i wish i could agree with you but the trend is not with you . and much as i loved slip anchor's derby victory he hardly set the world alight after . the derby is littered with them . they are barely 3 . racing is worldwide and big in november round the world now . he may be forgotten about by october .
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Slip Anchor picked up an injury.
He wasn't the same animal subsequently. |
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Breeders won't have forgotten it.
All in the book and rubber stamped. Derby winners still Blue chip. |
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leif , have a look at a horse like golden horn then look at the fee for , say , havana grey ....
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He's by Australia.
the Breeding is impeccable. Ouija board, galileo,cape cross etc there's speed, stamina and class in abundance. |
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australia(gb) ...by galileo out of ouija board (by cape cross ) . winner of epsom and irish derby . 2025 stud fee less than 10k . think max was less than 50 maybe . ...siyouni,just 4 wins from 12 starts . only 1 gr1 victory . miler . stud fee 200,000 euros .
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please could someone explain to me,( as simply as poss) the above comment by windsor knot, i havent a clue about stud fees , breedings etc, but id have thought australia by galileo out of ouija board would cost thousands and thousands more than the siyoni , and why cant you get eg a 1000 gns winner mating with a 2000 gns winner. Sorry if im
, and another how IS GOLDEN HORN A NH STALLION, id have thought hed be priceless after winning the races he did |
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could be another serpentine .....time will tell .
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Sea The Stars achievements continue to rise in my estimation
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Look how many flat races are run over 12f or more these days.
The Leger winner has for decades almost invariably ended up as a NH stallion,and the Derby winner is now far more often than not. Tbf O'Brien has kept the Derby alive in recent years. Other trainers/owners chary of running over 12f. Lion In Winter probably increased his stud fee x 3 by looking a non-stayer. |