The horse won by 23 lengths at Del Mar yesterday in a maiden claiming event. Was claimed for $20,000 by Doug O'Neil off of Simon Callaghan and the Ashford/Coolmore gang.
This was his 2nd start after being bought for $625,000 at a 2-year-old in training sale. I'd be curious to know what went wrong there?
Gunslinger
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Re: Gunslinger
That is a little strange. 23 lengths? Perhaps O'Neill got another bargain.
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It is a notable claim in that the horse won by 23 lengths, and was a $625,000 2-year-old purchase by the one of the biggest players in the game. He runs 7th in his first start in July, then gets dropped in for $20,000.
I guess I was asking if anyone knew what his physical state was? Like he can't breath, or he's bowed, or whatever?
Whatever it is it didn't scare away O'Neill.
I guess I was asking if anyone knew what his physical state was? Like he can't breath, or he's bowed, or whatever?
Whatever it is it didn't scare away O'Neill.
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Re: Gunslinger
Well, if he didn't vet out, don't they have the ability to void claims in Ca? If that's the case, the problem can't be that obvious.
Re: Gunslinger
geowarrior wrote:Well, if he didn't vet out, don't they have the ability to void claims in Ca? If that's the case, the problem can't be that obvious.
Hi Geo,
Here is the rule for returning a claimed horse in California. TJ
http://www.chrb.ca.gov/query_rules_and_ ... ument=1658