Lava Man back in training?

Sightseek · #1 09-23-2009, 10:31 AM

http://www.thoroughbredinfo.com/showcase/notebook.php

Ridiculous if this is true..

Indian Charlie · #2 09-23-2009, 10:38 AM

From the end of that segment:

September 22, 2009 Update: Because this news is now breaking across the internet, I would just like to clarify that the above information was received from a very reliable source. Some fans are questioning whether Lava Man has returned to be a stable pony, rather than a racehorse. Although that would be a worthy career alternative for this gallant horse, we shall see what the official spin from his camp is now...

Diver67 · #3 09-23-2009, 02:18 PM

Well, he had a reported 3F workout today at Hollywood Park.

Danzig · #4 09-23-2009, 02:25 PM

not sure what's so awful about an eight year old going into training. maybe he hated life on the farm as some retired horses do.
now, if he's unsound, lame, doesn't want to race and would have to run vs the lowest of the low level claimers, then i can see a reason for outrage. otherwise, it's a racehorse doing what racehorses do.

DerbyCat · #5 09-23-2009, 02:58 PM

Guess he never made it to Old Friends, I know they were making a big deal about getting him... I was actually hoping to be able to see him when I was in Kentucky earlier in the summer but his arrival was delayed. Now I see why.

Sightseek · #6 09-23-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DerbyCat

Guess he never made it to Old Friends, I know they were making a big deal about getting him... I was actually hoping to be able to see him when I was in Kentucky earlier in the summer but his arrival was delayed. Now I see why.

I was wondering what happened with that arrangement..

Dunbar · #7 09-23-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig

not sure what's so awful about an eight year old going into training. maybe he hated life on the farm as some retired horses do.
now, if he's unsound, lame, doesn't want to race and would have to run vs the lowest of the low level claimers, then i can see a reason for outrage. otherwise, it's a racehorse doing what racehorses do.

Right. Sounds like they are doing the right thing with him. From DRF:

"Both Kenly and O'Neill emphasized that Lava Man will return at top class, or not return at all.

"Either he competes at the highest level, or nothing," Kenly said."

--Dunbar

letswastemoney · #8 09-24-2009, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunbar

Right. Sounds like they are doing the right thing with him. From DRF:

"Both Kenly and O'Neill emphasized that Lava Man will return at top class, or not return at all.

"Either he competes at the highest level, or nothing," Kenly said."

--Dunbar

They're aiming a bit high lol. I'm not against him being back but....asking an 8 year old for the "highest level or nothing" is a bit much.

Lava Man would be lucky to be competitive in G3s at this stage of his career

Next years Cal Cup Classic would be an honorable goal