hard spun deal in works

[Danzig]

well, the good news regarding racing just continues....again, not surprised!

from drf:

Hard Spun deal in the making

Negotiations to syndicate Hard Spun are close to being finalized, and the deal would require the colt to be retired at the end of this year, Rick Porter, whose Fox Hill Farms owns Hard Spun, said Thursday.

"I've had very serious negotiations on his breeding rights," Porter said in a telephone interview. "Nothing's finalized, and it won't be until after the Belmont Stakes. But it's very close."

Porter declined to say which farm had emerged as the front-runner to acquire Hard Spun, but said every entity with whom he had dealt stipulated that Hard Spun enter stud in 2008.

"It's very difficult to find someone who will negotiate to let him race after his 3-year-old year," Porter said. "Nobody will allow me to do more than retire him after the Breeders' Cup Classic. As an owner, thinking about his value, with a horse with his pedigree, you've got so much at risk. You've got to make a deal. To me, as a businessman, I have to protect my interests."

Hard Spun, who is by Danzig and is out of the Turkoman mare Turkish Tryst, has won 5 times in 8 starts.

[AeWingnut]

I'm surprised they are letting him run another step. His stock goes down with every loss. He'll be 2-3 years into his stud career before they know if he is successful at producing runners.

[Danzig]

i wonder if he likes the belmont track?!

he's one of the top three in the crop, and his breeding is desirable.

to be honest, i'm thinking he'll retire before street sense....