Why I never listen to any trainer in regards to their horse

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Why I never listen to any trainer in regards to their horse

Postby bdw0617 » Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:35 pm

IN particular trainers with young promising 3YO's.


The horse in reference here is Soldat

Feb 26th, 2011

“We decided some time ago that, despite how well he did on turf last year, we didn’t want to wait until October (this year) to find out if he was as good on dirt. They are only 3-year-olds once,” said McLaughlin with an obvious eye toward the Triple Crown. “Also, he’s by War Front, by Danzig, who never turfed and was a good horse on dirt.”
McLaughlin said Soldat would likely run next on Feb. 26 in the Fountain of Youth (gr. II).
There still may be some question of how he handles a fast track, although I’m not really that concerned the way he has trained,” McLaughlin said. “And now we know the distance isn’t a problem.”

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March 2nd, 2011


Kiaran McLaughlin was never concerned about Soldat’s ability to run big on a dry track,

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March 2nd, 2012


“We’re going to go on the turf Sunday and stay on the turf with him,” McLaughlin said. “We think he’s better on turf.”

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Postby ElPrado » Sat Mar 03, 2012 5:34 am

Sounds more like a horse that's very picky about surfaces and the trainer is looking for the one he likes.

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Postby bdw0617 » Sun Mar 04, 2012 1:39 pm

horse won for fun today at gulfstream. shakes my head that they ever bothered taking him off the turf. he's a very good turf horse.
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Postby reenci » Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:38 pm

DERBY FEVER :shock: :?: ...always the way.....
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Postby Toccet02 » Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:11 am

Soldat caught my eye early, and yes, was probably a victim of Derby fever in terms of career management and maybe injury...I look forward to him possibly being an older horse stand out.
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Postby da hossman » Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:34 am

BDW, if Michael Matz had thought your way Barbaro would never have run in the Derby much less win it. I think Kiaran's comment "they are only a 3 year old once" says it all.
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