California Chrome

[crystalsmom]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

This is nothing new. The owner is new to racing and just thought he was going to win...sour grapes is all it was. He didn't think it was unfair going in or perhaps he should not have gone in.
I am not a fan of horse racing any more...used to be but I hate what happens to so many of these beautiful animals.
BUT...felt I should comment on this. The reason the Triple Crown is so elusive is because of the way it is structured. The Belmont has always been this way....if you had the same horses competing in all three races, sure maybe there would be more Triple Crown winners, but that would make it all the less impressive. It really takes some horse to pull off those three races.

I'm glad you commented, everyone that posts gives us more to think about.

The owners complained before the race and others also but I guess this is how it has been done and probably will continue to be.

As someone said Secretariat was up to a challenge from any horse but we are not going to run into a horse with a 22 pound machine often or maybe never again. I also read his heart was in perfect condition at death.

[crystalsmom]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

I read today that California Chrome is a gelding, but I can't back that up. Does anyone know for sure?

I have been looking ever since I saw you post this and can't find anything specific to Chrome.

I have company coming for dinner, but I'll look in the morning. Maybe someone else can find if that could be right. They talked about breeding rights and all.

Wonder what plans they have for Chrome's Dam.

[crystalsmom]

I had to take a minute for this.

I heard what he said and it was certainly out of line and yet I felt so sorry for him.

This is the apology from ABC and the TV was on and we saw is on NBC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rZjFXXMYAc

[Cha Cha]

He is a gelding. No breeding farm for him. I wonder now, whT will become of him.

Kentucky Derby Field 2014: Points Schedule, Pedigree Info for Horses in Lineup | Bleacher Report

[crystalsmom]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

He is a gelding. No breeding farm for him. I wonder now, whT will become of him.

Kentucky Derby Field 2014: Points Schedule, Pedigree Info for Horses in Lineup | Bleacher Report

I don't doubt you at all, I also read that most (males) that race are castrated to keep their mind on racing unless they plan to breed.

This is the link I read before the Belmont and I also got a 'breaking news' email from the NYT that if he won his breeding rights would be close to 30 million, even more than stated in this link???

I wonder what the reaction is to Steve Coburn's apology will be this morning?

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