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SukiSatsuki wrote: Sat Apr 22, 2023 11:32 am I had no idea bolshoi ballet is still running! I'm so happy to see him

Bolshoi Ballet is entered to run in the Moorbridge Stakes Group 2 at The Curragh on May Ist
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Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:12 am

Looks like Wesley Ward is planning to bring his 2 year old American Rascal over for a crack at the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot.

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20hayes20 wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:12 am Looks like Wesley Ward is planning to bring his 2 year old American Rascal over for a crack at the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot.

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How is curlin as s turf sire?
Why walk when you could ride?
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Mon Apr 24, 2023 7:05 am

Negative im afraid

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Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:11 pm

Yea maybe he should keep him on the dirt. But Weasley can make a donkey into a awesome horse
Why walk when you could ride?
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Derby to be brought forward to 1.30pm to avoid FA Cup final clash following safety concerns
"Derby-winning jockey John Reid has added to widespread criticism on social media following the decision to move the Epsom Classic to avoid a clash with the FA Cup final, saying it was "very disappointing" that the race, which had been listed with a 4.30pm off-time on June 3, will now be run at 1.30pm.
The Betfred-sponsored Derby will be broadcast on ITV1 and be the second race on the eight-race card, with ITV's coverage beginning half an hour before the first race at 12.50pm. The Cup final, featuring Manchester City and Manchester United, has been brought forward to 3pm due to safety concerns and will be broadcast on ITV1 from 2.15pm, when coverage of the racing will switch to ITV4."

Read more: https://www.racingpost.com/news/festiva ... MUe1T5bdYn

So, England's most prestigious 3yo race gets shoved to a very early time...because of 'safety concerns?' At the soccer match? Am I to presume the 'safety concerns' have to do with the tendency of soccer fans to brawl and riot during or after matches? And so horse racing has to inconvenience its participants and fans because soccer fanatics can be a--holes? :roll: Good grief.
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Wed Apr 26, 2023 5:05 pm

When they play each other during the regular season, it’s really bad. Playing for the FA Cup Final, the violence is going to be off the charts.
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Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:52 am

Every other sport in the U K has to give way to football.

Cant stand the game all over paid primadonna;s.

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Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:11 am

Regarding American Rascal's pedigree --- Curlin may not be known for his turf runners, but AR's dam is LADY AURELIA.
When I watched 'Rascal run down the stretch, he didn't remind me of his sire. He reminded me of his mother. If Wesley wants to take the colt to Ascot, I'm all for it. 8-)
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Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:44 am

edited for chronological order.....
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Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:50 am

Right...after all, Smart Strike also gave us English Channel.
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Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:56 am

Curlin really isn't known for his turf sire capabilities and rightfully so. But he has gotten 6 GSWers on the lawn, the 2 I'm most familiar with are the ill-fated G2SW/G1p Diversy Harbor and G2SW Moulin de Mougin. Both came from turfy families.
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"His offspring tend to throw back to their dam’s side in type and ability................."

This article was written before Centre Court's (Smart Strike/AP Indy/Nureyev) successes on the grass later in 2012 (and the next two years).

https://www.drf.com/news/2011-stallion- ... -turf-sire

And it's not like Curlin hasn't produced a grass horse, on the other hand, when you have a 2-time dirt router/grinder HOY, the first thought that comes into your head may not be taking your grass mare to him..................

"While Curlin's progeny success has heavily trended towards the dirt-45 stakes winners-rather than the turf, with nine stakes winners on the grass-there is evidence in his runners and books to believe he could follow his sire and sireline into becoming prolific on both surfaces. His nine turf stakes winners include the G2 Hollywood Turf Cup winner Texas Ryano and the G2 John C. Mabee S. winner Moulin de Mougin. Diversy Harbor won the G2 Buena Vista S. and was second in the GI American Oaks before she was fatally injured during her 4-year-old campaign. Curlin's three stakes winners on the turf in 2018 were headed by Current, a $725,000 yearling who won the G3 Bourbon S.

https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/b ... -frontier/
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Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:18 am

Baaeed's half brother makes his debut today 3 year old colt called Naqeeb.

It looks a weak race and i will be surprised if he cant make a winning debut.

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20hayes20 wrote: Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:18 am Baaeed's half brother makes his debut today 3 year old colt called Naqeeb.

It looks a weak race and i will be surprised if he cant make a winning debut.

Hayes
He was third. The winner was a Cracksman colt out of 1000 Guineas winner Speciosa.

Hayes, have you heard when the stakes races from the abandoned meet at Sandown yesterday will be rescheduled? I’m anxious to see Adayar run.
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Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:26 am

HB1994 wrote: Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:18 am
20hayes20 wrote: Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:18 am Baaeed's half brother makes his debut today 3 year old colt called Naqeeb.

It looks a weak race and i will be surprised if he cant make a winning debut.

Hayes
He was third. The winner was a Cracksman colt out of 1000 Guineas winner Speciosa.

Hayes, have you heard when the stakes races from the abandoned meet at Sandown yesterday will be rescheduled? I’m anxious to see Adayar run.
Hope this helps?
The BHA has today confirmed that the Mile (Group 2) and the Gordon Richard Stakes (Group 3) will be re-scheduled to Newmarket next week.

The Mile will be run on Friday’s card (5th May) and the Gordon Richards on Sunday (7th), making eight race cards on both days.

All original entrants must re-enter if they wish to run, whilst the race is now open to all other eligible horses, whether they had previously entered or not.
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Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:27 am

It does—thank you!
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Sat Apr 29, 2023 1:32 pm

https://www.racingpost.com/racecards/38 ... 05/837012/

These are the entries for the Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket next week

Charlie Appleby has 4 entries

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Sat Apr 29, 2023 1:36 pm

Really looking forward to the card at Longchamp tomorrow.

The Prix Ganay is a strong renewal my Eyes will be on Vadeni

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20hayes20 wrote: Sat Apr 29, 2023 1:36 pm Really looking forward to the card at Longchamp tomorrow.

The Prix Ganay is a strong renewal my Eyes will be on Vadeni

Hayes
Very exciting -- I had somehow forgotten about Vadeni over the winter but I hope he comes back cylinders firing as a four-year-old.
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