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11-01-2008, 09:31 PM
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Vineyard Haven Sold...
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11-01-2008, 11:13 PM
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Smart move by Frankel.
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Just more nebulous nonsense from BBB
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11-02-2008, 12:02 AM
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The Sheikh has every right to do this and to buy every horse under the sun if he wants, but frankly it disgusts me. However, as I don't think he's got a prayer of winning the Derby using his methods, a part of me is smiling.
Seriously, it does disgust me. The Sheikh throws more $$$$ at people than they could ever expect to see in a lifetime ($$$ which is pocket change to him) and who could turn that down? The man practically has a monopoly on the sport except for families like the Phipps and Farishes. I don't begrudge in any way Sheikh Mo's $$$ - not at all. I just find this a sad state of affairs.
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11-02-2008, 12:24 AM
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If I were Frankel, I'd take the money too. That said, the fan in me doesn't think it's good for the sport and the "fan of Vineyard Haven" in me is disappointed. I think that this is a very good colt, who was in the hands of an top class horseman, always a good combination.
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11-02-2008, 12:43 AM
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Frankel wins tons more money each year than a lot of trainers. What does he need the Sheik's money for? If I were him, I'd have kept Vineyard Haven and have a chance at the Derby.
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11-02-2008, 01:07 AM
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I like it. If he can stay healthy, I think this finally gives them a legit shot at winning the Derby and I've been rooting for that for a long time. I don't believe that wintering in Dubai is a disadvantage.
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11-02-2008, 12:42 AM
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I'll be generous and say the next time we see him in the US, it will be in an allowance race at Saratoga...
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11-02-2008, 09:20 AM
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