Longchamp

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

The Aga Khan.

Thats what his wife and kids call him? Surely there is a nickname. Aggie perhaps?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

At short odds I would try

The good news for you is that you won't get a chance.

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

How are you supposed to address this guy? Mr. Khan? Hey Aga? Mr. Aga Khan? AK?

Like this..


Chaka Khan, let me rock you
Let me rock you, Chaka Khan
Let me rock you, that's all I wanna do
Chaka Khan, let me rock you
Let me rock you, Chaka Khan
Let me rock you, 'cause I feel for you
Chaka Khan, won't you tell me what you wanna do
Do you feel for me the way I feel for you
Chaka Khan, let me tell you what I wanna do
I wanna love you, wanna hug you, wanna squeeze you too
Let me take you in my arms
Let me fill you with my charms, Chaka
Cuz you know that I'm the one to keep you warm, Chaka
I'll make it more than just a physical dream
I wanna rock you, Chaka baby, cuz you make me wanna scream
Let me rock you -- rock you

[dalakhani]

looked it up.

Prince Karīm al-Hussainī

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Well said.

I agree with the sentiment that good for him not even considering the BC. But at the same time I personally will probably never understand the breeding to breed thing. You are breeding RACEhorses. She's awesome, she really is. But the she has nothing left to prove stuff is silly. It's bad enough the colts are retiring prematurely, but now fillies. He must need the money.

He doesn't breed or race for money either.

Sometimes there are situations where our mindsets don't apply. This is one of them. Of course, being that we live in a culture of intolerance, I guess I'm not surprised that people don't understand that.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

He doesn't breed or race for money either.

Sometimes there are situations where our mindsets don't apply. This is one of them. Of course, being that we live in a culture of intolerance, I guess I'm not surprised that people don't understand that.

Well said. Ive read about him over the years. Interesting man. I think his family has been breeding for like 100 years.

His equine art collection has to be the best in the world.

*douche chills*

[King Glorious]

I always thought it was His Royal Highness, The Aga Khan.

I agree that the Euro's owe us nothing as far as supporting our races. The Arc is on the short list of the world's greatest races and winning that is much more desireable than winning the BC Turf. Also, there has to be reasons why no Arc winner has ever come over and won the BC. The Arc is a race that you usually have to be trained to the max in order to win it and having your horse set for that THEN shipping across the ocean as an afterthought to try to win another tough race is very hard to do.

Now, I do agree with Sniper that IF he was going to send her over, the Classic might be the spot since winning the Turf wouldn't mean as much after winning the Arc. But the fact that he doesn't care too much about the BC is pretty clear.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I know, I was trying to be sh.itty. If this was Godolphin everyone except MMSC would be in an uproar. And I'm pretty confident in that.

I agree on that. Like when they retired sound 3yos Bernardini and Henny Hughes and everyone sh!t on them. While at the same time Coolmore retired sound 3yos George Washington and Aussie Rules and got a free pass. At least Bernardini and Henny Hughes were standing for much more money.

Why would he send her for the Classic? That race is a joke this year. They're running it on what looks like a river of chocolate. WGAS.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

I always thought it was His Royal Highness, The Aga Khan.

I agree that the Euro's owe us nothing as far as supporting our races. The Arc is on the short list of the world's greatest races and winning that is much more desireable than winning the BC Turf. Also, there has to be reasons why no Arc winner has ever come over and won the BC. The Arc is a race that you usually have to be trained to the max in order to win it and having your horse set for that THEN shipping across the ocean as an afterthought to try to win another tough race is very hard to do.

Now, I do agree with Sniper that IF he was going to send her over, the Classic might be the spot since winning the Turf wouldn't mean as much after winning the Arc. But the fact that he doesn't care too much about the BC is pretty clear.

If you want to be technical, its His Highness The Aga Khan. Hence, HH Aga Khan.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I know, I was trying to be sh.itty. If this was Godolphin everyone except MMSC would be in an uproar. And I'm pretty confident in that.

The Aga Khan does not have any relationship with American racing. The Sheik has one.....a serious one. These are two extremely different situations.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Winning the BC Turf after winning the Arc wouldn't do much for her legacy. That's why if they are going to bring her over for the BC it should be to run her in the Classic. An Arc/Classic double for a 3yo filly would be an amazing accomplishment.

Yes it would be and I would agree if she was a 'he', but other than for being "sporting" or for the monetary reasons which The Aga Khan surely doesn't need, there really isn't a reason for them to send her to SA. The Arc is the race in Europe and everything after that race is an afterthought in their minds.

[CSC]

BTW The Aga Khan actually has many foundations geared for the disadvantaged around the world, I would say he is one of the good guys from that area of the world.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I understand that and you're right. But at the same time it's just another very good horse retiring early. I guess if we lived in Europe this arguement would see you on a different side.

I love watching great horses run. I'm sure we all do. Whether it be here, Europe, New Mexico or wherever. Losing another one after their 3 year old year and only 7 races sucks for everyone.

Europe doesn't have the same gluttonous approach to things that we do.

[Cannon Shell]

I believe one of the Aga Khan's horses got a positive test at the 2nd BC at Aqueduct that they fought for a long time. I am assuming this is the same AK. May temper his enthusiam for the BC/

[CSC]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

I always thought it was His Royal Highness, The Aga Khan.

I agree that the Euro's owe us nothing as far as supporting our races. The Arc is on the short list of the world's greatest races and winning that is much more desireable than winning the BC Turf. Also, there has to be reasons why no Arc winner has ever come over and won the BC. The Arc is a race that you usually have to be trained to the max in order to win it and having your horse set for that THEN shipping across the ocean as an afterthought to try to win another tough race is very hard to do.

Now, I do agree with Sniper that IF he was going to send her over, the Classic might be the spot since winning the Turf wouldn't mean as much after winning the Arc. But the fact that he doesn't care too much about the BC is pretty clear.

This is funny, The Breeders Cup can't even get one of their best horses "Curlin" to commit to their races, how can anyone expect The Europeans to be interested.

[cowgirlintexas]

Perhaps they could send her over to Australia and run in the Melbourne Cup..Now that would be awesome

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Yeah, I'm sure racing fans in Europe are dancing in the streets at the prospect of one of their best horses in years retiring after 7 starts.

She's run six times at the same track - and once at some other track in France. It would be nice to see her atleast leave France.

I'm probably the only one - but it's very annoying watching races run over that course at Longchamp. How hard is it to build a circle one mile around and make them take left handed turns?

[TheSpyder]

Mr. & Mrs. Kahn....must have a big Kahn!