Re: Wrapped Up While Under Wraps (446 Views)
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TGJB (IP Logged)
Date: October 11, 2004 02:13PM
Who should be champion and who has more ability are two different questions-- ability and accomplishment are two different things, a point we stress to clients when we buy horses for them. In terms of measurable ability, Sightseek had more, but that doesn't mean she should be champ.
And then there is the question of "help". As John Chance has pointed out on this site before, it's not just Frankel who moves horses up-- trainers for Paulson have done very well over the years, and not just with his stock, and not as well before or after. And yes, I know Lukas has won a few races.
Last year a lot of trainers ducked the BC, and a few horses have already dropped out this year, when there will be even more scrutiny. It will be interesting to see who goes, and who runs well.
TGJB