[QUOTE=Texarkana;3110347]
My two cents, and I know for logistical reasons it probably won’t happen–
Instead of just calling it quits with the BC Classic, I’d love to see them head to Japan for the Dirt Cup. It’s a shame the races are placed so closely together. And I guess the $2mil+ Japan Cup Dirt purse would seem like chump change after the World Cup and the BC Classic.[/QUOTE]
Have you lost your mind??? 
[QUOTE=miss_critic;3109228]
It is funny because I realized when I think about Curlin, I don’t just say Curlin. I have to say WOOOOHOOOO! CURLIN!!! bc of this thread :)[/QUOTE]
So funny! Me too!:yes:
While it is still not yet resolved the final time in the Dubai World Cup (see the thread on it with timing errors by the DRC), Curlin is back in the US and stabled at Keeneland.
Maybe I’ll get to see him 
DRF 4-7-08
Curlin was out for training Monday for the first time since his Dubai World Cup victory, having an easy morning gallop over the main Polytrack surface at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
The 2007 Horse of the Year, Curlin had arrived the previous day at about noon following a flight from New York, where he had spent several days in quarantine after flying back from Dubai.
“I just wanted to let him out today,” said trainer Steve Asmussen. “We let him stretch his legs, let him know he’s still a horse. I wanted to see how he traveled, how he felt, and he went great.”
Asmussen said he is undecided when the next race for Curlin will be. He said the 4-year-old colt might work once at Keeneland before moving to Churchill Downs with the rest of Asmussen’s main string a week or so before the May 3 Kentucky Derby.
20% stake in Curlin to be turned over to the 400+ plantiffs who successfully sued the original owners of Curlin. They don’t want to own him so that stake will be sold (to Jess Jackson, I assume) in very short order …
DRF 4-17-08 “Judge says he will rule for Curlin plaintiffs”
A Franklin County judge said on Wednesday he will soon rule that the assets held by incarcerated attorneys William Gallion and Shirley Cunningham should be turned over to the plaintiffs that have successfully sued the two lawyers. The assets include a 20 percent stake in 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin.
Judge Roger Crittenden told the attorney for the plaintiffs, Angela Ford, that he will issue the ruling in several weeks, in response to a motion that Ford filed asking the court to declare that 10 limited-liability companies affiliated with Gallion and Cunningham are “mere alter egos or instrumentalities” of the two lawyers, who have been in jail since late last year on Crittenden’s order. One of the companies, Tandy LLC, owns the share in Curlin, through a nom du course called Midnight Cry Stables.
“My clients don’t want to take over the ownership of any property, so we would look to liquidate those assets to cash, where possible,” Ford said. “However, if it turns out that ownership of an asset is far more beneficial than liquidation, than we would consider that. But we have a long way to go before we make that decision.”
Richard Getty, an attorney who represents Stonestreet Stables, said on Wednesday that “quite obviously, Stonestreet would exercise any rights granted to it under the agreement covering ownership of Curlin.” Though Getty would not confirm or deny that the agreement includes a right of first refusal - which would allow Stonestreet to match any offer made by another party to buy the interest - it has previously been reported that the right exists.
Sounds like just perhaps someone can run up the price JJ will be paying for that 20% stake 
LOL!! That’s awesome!! :lol: :winkgrin:
So if I ever see him in another race (televised…I’m not able to get around to the tracks in my location) and I hear anyone in the background yell WOOOOHOOOO CURLIN!!! I can puff my chest a bit :winkgrin:
(I’m kidding, of course)
“Sounds like just perhaps someone can run up the price JJ will be paying for that 20% stake”
Ha ha ha - then he’ll sue these plaintiffs!!! I don’t think I’d sell my .00000001% share if I was involved.
Equidaily.com for Monday April 28th had extracted this from a discussion with Steve Asmussen:
Is the Arc in Curlin’s future? Interviewed this weekend by host Mark Cusano on Capital OTB-TV’s ‘Down the Stretch’, Steve Asmussen indicated that a trip to France this fall is possible for the reigning HOTY:
Cusano: “Have you mapped out any tentative plans for [Curlin]?”
Asmussen: “I think the debate needs to be with where the Breeders’ Cup’s run this year – what kind of track they decide to put down at Santa Anita, and then if that’s acceptable, if we want to move towards that or have an alternative goal for the rest of the his year. I believe that he physically can do about anything we ask of him so another trip out of the country is not impossible.”
Cusano:: “A race out of the country – I guess the first thing that would come to mind is something like the Arc d’Triomphe. Is that under any consideration? Are you looking to possibly test him on turf?”
Asmussen: “That is a race that Mr Jackson has mentioned.”
It seems to suggest that with the Santa Anita surface proving to be, like Keenelands, not overly kind to east coast dirt horses that perhaps more greener pastures can be found over the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Secretariat’s last race was on grass in Canada so maybe Curlin’s connections too will try such a switch instead.
Not sure if NBC Sports will take advantage of this (but assume ESPN’s lead up to the Derby coverage plus TVG and HRTV too) but Curlin will take to the track before the Kentucky Derby for parade lap before the 5th race at CD:
Curlin to Take a Bow at This Saturday’s Kentucky Derby
Fresh off his impressive 7 3/4 length win at the Dubai World Cup on March 29, Curlin, the 2007 Horse of the Year, will make a special appearance during the 134th Kentucky Derby this Saturday. Fans will have a chance to view Curlin parade on the track and head into the paddock area prior to the fifth race.
A special announcement regarding Curlin’s future will be made on Derby Day.
A cute gesture, but it makes me chuckle. Curlin never even won anything at Churchill Downs. It would make more sense for them to have invited Funny Cide out for a victory lap if Tagg had brought him along. And have they ever invited any of the other American Dubai World Cup winners to take a pre-derby victory lap? No.
But hey, Curlin ran back as a 4 year old… that’s probably his biggest accomplishment for the sport!
I hope the “special announcement” of his future plans doesn’t mean retirement. That seems to be the only logical reason they would do something like this.
I agree with you 100%.
I hate to speculate, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was a retirement announcement. It seems when “special” appearances with announcement are made, in any sport, that it’s for a retirement. But that’s just an “I wouldn’t be surprised” guess. Certainly not concrete.
That said, even with the fact he never actually won anything at CD, I’ll still be thrilled to see him. I love this horse!
[QUOTE=Kenike;3184329]
I hate to speculate, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was a retirement announcement.[/QUOTE]
I sincerely doubt it. The press release was done by Kendal Jackson Wines not the stable. So I wouldn’t doubt if they are going to do something like a limited edition wine in his honor.
[QUOTE=Kenike;3184329]
That said, even with the fact he never actually won anything at CD, I’ll still be thrilled to see him. I love this horse![/QUOTE]
Don’t get me wrong. I sounded cynical… I don’t mean to be so cynical. I’m happy to get an extra chance to see Curlin too! The circumstances are just silly to me. :winkgrin:
Ah. Now that makes sense.
That does make more sense now…
He’s the numero Uno horse in the world, by a country mile, so I think it’s a nice move to give him a little parade in front of the fans. Keeps his profile out there, which can’t hurt racing.
All this talk of him heading to Longchamp in Oct is mouthwatering stuff… dare to dream. I wonder if Steve’s brother Cash has been stoking the fire on that one. His experience and connections would be invaluable if such a trip did come to fruition.
Now that makes sense! Much more sense, actually.
Texarkana, no cyinicism taken
[QUOTE=Drvmb1ggl3;3184368]
All this talk of him heading to Longchamp in Oct is mouthwatering stuff… dare to dream. I wonder if Steve’s brother Cash has been stoking the fire on that one. His experience and connections would be invaluable if such a trip did come to fruition.[/QUOTE]
Agreed. I tend to lean towards the thinking of him going to Europe for a big campaign. Not sure if they’ve tested him on the turf behind closed doors. As I cited with the Santa Anita synthetic track doing the BCC might be something they’d want to avoid.
[QUOTE=Glimmerglass;3184341]
I sincerely doubt it. The press release was done by Kendal Jackson Wines not the stable. So I wouldn’t doubt if they are going to do something like a limited edition wine in his honor.[/QUOTE]
Curlin Chardonnay? Sparkling Curlin? Two Buck Curlin?
The taste buds can’t wait. 
Steve Asmussen has indicated that another overseas trip could be in the offing. The Arc has been mentioned.
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