Breeders Cup 2021 @ Del Mar

Katewerk · Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:24 pm

WOW

LIG

Northport · Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:24 pm

Flanders wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:54 pm Wow he might race again next year. That is something I certainly did not expect. Still I expect the retirement announcement later today.

I was shocked to see Tabor pass the question along to Wesley about the next target for Golden Pal, as if Coolmore's trainers have the last word on race placement.

tbh I would be surprised if we see him on the track again, regardless of what was said in the interview.

Flanders · Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:25 pm

Tessablue wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:48 pm
Flanders wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:46 pm It equals the track record if so.
Wow, that's a quick record!

Worth noting that two of the turf race times were adjusted yesterday, including the Juvenile Turf Sprint. So it might been a bit until this number is confirmed.

They changed the time on the chart to :55.22

Tessablue · Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:26 pm

Flanders wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:25 pm They changed the time on the chart to :55.22

Good catch, thank you! Wonder if we'll get any explanation for these time changes...

Palace Malice · Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:29 pm

The Japanese finish both last

They aren't top horses in Japan so I was expecting it but still sad...

I hope Love Only You can at least finish in the top 5 later! Only her has a chance IMO

BaroqueAgain1 · Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:32 pm

With all the owners involved with Life Is Good (Winstar, China Horse Club, etc.), It's a good bet that he's headed to the shed for next season. At least we may see him in the Pegasus.
I doubt that we'll see a more impressive race today.
But I thought that about Golden Pal's win...then LIG said 'hold my beer.'

BaroqueAgain1 · Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:33 pm

It was sporting of the Japanese connections to bring those two over, but....American dirt speed is on just a different level.

Flanders · Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:34 pm

Palace Malice wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:29 pm The Japanese finish both last They aren't top horses in Japan so I was expecting it but still sad...

I hope Love Only You can at least finish in the top 5 later! Only her has a chance IMO

I want her to win too. Not only because I like her but because I think its nice for International connections that ship over to win the big races. Because if they win then maybe they come back with more horses and it makes the races really fun.

Flanders · Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:34 pm

BaroqueAgain1 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:32 pm With all the owners involved with Life Is Good (Winstar, China Horse Club, etc.), It's a good bet that he's headed to the shed for next season. At least we may see him in the Pegasus.
I doubt that we'll see a more impressive race today.
But I thought that about Golden Pal's win...then LIG said 'hold my beer.'

Yeah I expect Life Is Good on the WinStar stallion page later today.

Palace Malice · Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:36 pm

BaroqueAgain1 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:33 pm It was sporting of the Japanese connections to bring those two over, but....American dirt speed is on just a different level.

Easy to understand why they love buying American stallions to stand in Japan.

Tessablue · Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:42 pm

Not a fan of Life Is Good's menagerie of owners, but I wouldn't be surprised if he races next year. I think they know what sort of year he might have and what kind of resume he can go to stud with if they keep him in training. We'll see.

Some really nice fillies in this race. Can't decide if I'm rooting for War Like Goddess or Loves Only You more. It was very sporting to bring these Japanese horses over, and I'd love to see it pay off!

Flanders · Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:04 pm

Couldn't be happier.

stark · Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:04 pm

Congrats Tachyon!!!

Tessablue · Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:05 pm

Holy cow what a finish!!! Just a rocket ship when she finally got clear, amazing.

War Like Goddess ran absolutely incredible as well, so proud of her.

tachyon · Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:06 pm

stark wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:04 pm Congrats Tachyon!!!

Thank you!!

Tessablue · Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:06 pm

So cool, tachyon

Glad you got to see it live, she was absolutely amazing.

mariasmon · Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:07 pm

Flanders wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:34 pm
BaroqueAgain1 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:32 pm With all the owners involved with Life Is Good (Winstar, China Horse Club, etc.), It's a good bet that he's headed to the shed for next season. At least we may see him in the Pegasus.
I doubt that we'll see a more impressive race today.
But I thought that about Golden Pal's win...then LIG said 'hold my beer.'
Yeah I expect Life Is Good on the WinStar stallion page later today.

I thought they already announced he would be running next year.

Katewerk · Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:08 pm

Tessablue wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:05 pm Holy cow what a finish!!! Just a rocket ship when she finally got clear, amazing.

War Like Goddess ran absolutely incredible as well, so proud of her.

That's a well bred filly.

https://www.pedigreequery.com/loves+only+you

Palace Malice · Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:08 pm

She did it!!! So happy for Japan

Flanders · Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:09 pm

mariasmon wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:07 pm
Flanders wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:34 pm
BaroqueAgain1 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:32 pm With all the owners involved with Life Is Good (Winstar, China Horse Club, etc.), It's a good bet that he's headed to the shed for next season. At least we may see him in the Pegasus.
I doubt that we'll see a more impressive race today.
But I thought that about Golden Pal's win...then LIG said 'hold my beer.'
Yeah I expect Life Is Good on the WinStar stallion page later today.
I thought they already announced he would be running next year.

They did but its WinStar so....