- The Dubai Racing Club Blog is reporting that that Sweetnorthernsaint is a possibility for the World Cup.
Trainer Mike Trombetta said on Wednesday that he and owners Joseph Balsamo and Ted Theos are aiming to make the final decision on a trip to Dubai by March 1.However, the post also mentions Brother Derek as a potential starter in the big race. That has to be some kind of misprint. Right??
- As Turfway continues to struggle to get its Polytrack right in the wake of nine fatalities since Thanksgiving (though none -*knock wood*- in February), Santa Anita announced that it is indeed going ahead with its artificial surface, though it hasn't yet decided on which. It will be installed during this summer's Del Mar meeting.
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If Sweetnorthernsaint can not win a restricted race for Florida and California breds or at least hit the board for that matter what makes his connections think he can ship half way around the world and beat two of the best horses in training?
The same applies to Brother Derek who has not won a race outside of California. He has repeatedly lost to average competition since the Breeders Cup, a race in which he was on the best part of the track the whole way and still was well beaten.
The only horse in the U.S. right now that deserves a chance against Discreet Cat and Invasor is Corinthian. If he stays healthy he may be able to give both of the aforementioned a run for their money.
Lenny
the more the merrier I say, and you'll get better prices on Invasor. Also, maybe BroDerek isn't good outside of Cal in the US, but is awesome outside of cal AND outside the US. ;-D
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