As of December 20th ‘whine’ baron buys out George Bolton’s stake - so holds 80% of Curlin
The only portion not controlled is what Midnight Cry technically owns from jail.
My guess is Jess will make an offer for that stake (with the proceeds to be dispensed as needed to the 416 plantiffs) and be done with it.
I took some pictures of Curlin on the track yesterday. Is there a way to post them here? He back tracked a mile jogging and then turned to gallop, he might have 2 minuet licked. One of mine came on the track and I had to go with her with the pony so I didn’t see.
What I did see though was Curlin pulling up after his gallop. He didn’t jog so great. Definitely off in front. I will start watching for him and update you guys if I see anything else.
I can post them for you if you’re having trouble.
uh oh, I hope it’s just a superficial thing and nothing serious.
Thanks for the continued the updates. As much as I love the horse, I do have to agree that his value is inflated quite a bit. I guess that’s what greed does to people…
What a mess, indeed. Too bad.
In an HRTV interview with Bolton, he said Curlin is coming back in 2008. We shall see.
Bolton always seemed like the one who was the most enthusiastic about Curlin racing next year. Now that he has been bought out, who knows what will happen.
Donna – Thanks for the updates. I hope Curlin is o.k.
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He back tracked a mile jogging and then turned to gallop, he might have 2 minuet licked. One of mine came on the track and I had to go with her with the pony so I didn’t see.[/QUOTE]
Interesting - all media coverage has said that while he’s been jogged he won’t do a lick until Monday December 24th: Daily Racing Form
… trainer Steve Asmussen said that Curlin is scheduled for a two-minute lick on Monday at Fair Grounds in New Orleans and again the week after that …
Like I said, I wasn’t watching Curlin, I had a filly on the track that I went all the way around with the pony. I just know that he did turn and at least gallop after backtracking a mile with Scott on the pony. I hope he runs again too. He is an awesome horse. If someone will email me and tell me how to upload the pics to this site I will.
Donna
dallaskeen@hotmail.com
Just sent you an email! 
Here ya’ go dkeen! Happy to post them for you.
Hope everyone likes the pics. I take my camera on the track a couple of times a week to take pics for owners. If I see him again I will shoot a few more and get them posted them for you guys.
Thanks for the help RNB!
Donna
www.dallaskeen.com
The caption on the pictures reads Curlin Steve’s lil girl… the pony isn’t a mare is it? If so Curlin is VERY well behaved!!
he sure looks well doesn’t he?
No, my bad. I took pictures of two horses while I was on the track and saved them to the same folder. I don’t know the pony’s name but I am sure it is a he, not a she.
Sorry!
As expected, if he most likely continues to run in 2008, the goal will be the Dubai World Cup in March ; I’d expect him to follow the same steps as Invasor did when he was 4 … if they had the Pimlico Special (G1) still around he’d be there too
Thanks, Glimmer. I’ve not been posting much, but have been reading and am always glad for Curlin updates
Describing the condition of probable Horse of the Year Curlin as “perfect,” trainer Steve Asmussen has tentatively set Sunday [Jan 6th] for the colt’s first timed workout since winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic Powered by Dodge (gr. I).
It’s pretty rare I feel sorry for Asmussen and his crew, but this has to be horribly stressful for everyone in the barn…
Why is it taking so friggan long for anything to be announced?
Are we supposed to assume nothing is being said because of the legal issues Why can’t they just tell us that? Ok, so I know we aren’t owed anything, but this would be huge news that racing fans would certainly appreciate!
Nothing terribly new or interesting with the actions of today’s court proceedings:
Bloodhorse 1-8-08 “Jackson: Curlin Interest Protected”
Essentially the creditors of disbarred attorneys Shirley Cunningham Jr. and William Gallion asked for foreclosure of their holding -Tandy LLC - which owns Midnight Cry Stable and 20% of Curlin. Everyone expects that 20% stake to be transferred to the 415 plantiffs for sale - either privately direct with Jackson or the minority stake offered up in an auction.
So I’m confused now… maybe because I haven’t been following the Curlin legal battle closely enough.
But if Curlin’s racing fate is so up in the air because of his Midnight Cry interest, how are the other Midnight Cry horses still running and training?
Is it because they are of lesser quality and therefore lesser market value when resold at auction? So it’s more valuable to keep them in training?
THIS article is what spurred my confusion:
Einstein Returns in GP Allowance
by Claire Novak
Date Posted: January 9, 2008
Last Updated: January 9, 2008
Midnight Cry Stable’s Einstein could not defy the laws of gravity in his last start, when he went down in a frightening spill in the Dixie Stakes (gr. II) at Pimlico on Preakness day May 19. A mild injury from that spill cut short the 6-year-old’s 2007 campaign, but he’ll be back in a one-mile turf allowance feature at Gulfstream Park Jan. 11…
I never really thought about or followed how the other Midnight Cry horses are affected by the owners’ incarceration… now I’m curious.
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