Royal Ascot

[Where_sMyWhite]

@Rackonteur

Yes, I got the impression they raced him twice because they were going to retire him to stud after Royal Ascot.

What a lovely horse he is! Maybe someday one of his kids will meet one of American Pharoah’s.

Blue Point wasn’t the first to do the double, Choisir was the first in 2003.

While always possible that Blue Point offspring may meet AP offspring, ATM I’d say not likely. Blue Point is a sprinter on European turf while AP is more of a route horse on US dirt. Could happen.

[snaffle1987]

@Where'sMyWhite

snaffle1987, bet you will be pleased to see that Blue Point, who raced, gasp, twice last week at Royal Ascot in, gasp, both G1, has been retired to stud. At least now he won’t be an ol’ broken down nag by being over-raced

actually you are wrong about my assessment but thanks anyways; carry on.

[Where_sMyWhite]

@snaffle1987

actually you are wrong about my assessment but thanks anyways; carry on.

I wasn’t trying to be right :lol:

[snaffle1987]

@Where'sMyWhite

I wasn’t trying to be right :lol:

whatever floats your boat.

[Palm_Beach]

@snaffle1987

I’ve learned how much happier and well behaved European horses tend to be. Probably because of their upbringing and living arrangements. Small stables, lots of time on hacks in the countryside and gallops out in the fields. Lots of outside time…in some cases even turnout.

Not really. Some of the big trainers have yards with turnouts, but since most trainers have to pay for stabling they are limited to what they can afford. Probably one of the best places to train is Fair Hill in MD.

[skydy]

Here’s a fun documentary about jump jockey A.P. McCoy, now retired and titled Sir A.P. McCoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT2JHSVkKWA
Warning: there is the breakdown of the beautiful Valiramix but you can see it coming and not watch.

[snaffle1987]

@Palm Beach

Not really. Some of the big trainers have yards with turnouts, but since most trainers have to pay for stabling they are limited to what they can afford. Probably one of the best places to train is Fair Hill in MD.

yes Fair Hill is beautiful. Horse-happiness a priority there.

[On_the_Farm]

@snaffle1987

I’ve learned how much happier and well behaved European horses tend to be. Probably because of their upbringing and living arrangements. Small stables, lots of time on hacks in the countryside and gallops out in the fields. Lots of outside time…in some cases even turnout. Never brought up with a pony to tote them around. But only that could happen in a country like England or Ireland that has embraced its agriculture and horse sports as part of daily life.

No ponies to pony them to the gate and no gate attendants. Load and go. I envy it all in a way

Have to laugh a little. I watched the 6th at Wolverhampton today with my RTN subscription. Eight runners–two had to be muscled in (they use a strap instead of locking hands) and another had to be blindfolded AND muscled in…took FIVE people to get it in the stall. Poor horse acted like it had never seen a starting gate.