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Location: the fantasy txdad married | California Chrome and whoever Borel is riding.
Only because my facorite color is chrome annd I like Calvin. |
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Location: Texas | Uncle Sigh. I haven't looked at anybodys records yet so my pick might change :).
Edited by BarrelRacingChick 2014-04-30 1:03 PM
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Location: Kentucky | Ride On Curlin. |
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  The Original Cyber Bartender
Location: Washington | I will wait for them to draw PP today....and hope that it has stopped raining and we shall have a dry track, before I make my selection, but I will say I am a huge CC fan. |
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Location: Flat Rock,IL | I hope we get a tripe crown this year. |
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | I have no idea who is in the field, but I'm voting for CC only based on connections. |
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Location: Kentucky | fatchance - 2014-04-30 2:08 PM I will wait for them to draw PP today....and hope that it has stopped raining and we shall have a dry track, before I make my selection, but I will say I am a huge CC fan.
It should be dry. We had tons of rain two days in a row. I think it's a 10% chance every day from now until Derby Day. I'd bet on a dry track. |
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Location: Gainesville, TX | I know California Chrome is the hot pick, but I like We Miss Artie and Intense Holiday. I also like Hoppertunity. |
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | ok im gonna pick ride on curlin and calvin .......
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| Vicars in trouble and rosie all the way!!! |
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Location: Kentucky | Tim Laird is the "CEO" of the company I work for... the Chief Entertaining Officer....(yes, his REAL title!)
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| Murphy - 2014-04-30 2:56 PM Tim Laird is the "CEO" of the company I work for... the Chief Entertaining Officer....(yes, his REAL title!)
Wow, how cool is that! Good luck to him! |
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| I am going to go out on a limb, Candy Boy. |
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Location: Sunny So Cal | California Chrome!! |
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Location: The birthplace of Honest Abe | Im going with Ride on Curlin because he is locally owned and won 8 out of 9 starts |
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Location: a secret | Love the California Chrome story...... |
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| The California Chrome story is sweet, but IMO he'll be over bet and might not be able to go the distance. I kind of like the Hoppertunity horse.
Edited by dontknowwhy 2014-04-30 3:23 PM
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Location: Idahome | Dance With Fate or Chitu |
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? | Uncle Sigh for me |
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| Is Mike Smith riding this year? And could someone post a link to the field for my lazy arse? |
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Location: Idahome | RidenFly - 2014-04-30 3:18 PM
Is Mike Smith riding this year? And could someone post a link to the field for my lazy arse?
http://www.kentuckyderby.com/horses |
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The Original Cyber Bartender
Location: Washington | They are getting ready to draw post positions. Channel 220 on NBCSHD Direct TV. |
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Location: Dubach, LA | Ridin on Curlin
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Location: Oz, Kansas | My pick is the bay.  |
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The Original Cyber Bartender
Location: Washington | 1 Victors in Trouble 20-1
2 Harry's Holiday 50-1
3Uncle Sigh 30-1
4 Danza 10-1
5 California Chrome 5-2
6 Samratt 15-1
7 We Miss Artie 50-1
8 General Arod 15-1
9 Vinceremos 30-1
10 Wildcat Red 15-1
11 Hoppertunity 6-1
12 Dance with Fate 20-1
13 Chitu 20-1
14 Medal Count 20-1
15 Tapiture 15-1
16 Intense Holiday 12-1
17 Commanding Curve 50-1
18 Candy Boy 20-1
19 Ride on Curlin 15-1
20 Wicked Strong 8-1
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Hawty & Nawty
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| 1. Hopportunity 2. Wicked Strong 3. CC
Now to make plans to get to the OTTB place. Can't wait. |
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Hawty & Nawty
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| KylaKris - 2014-05-01 2:19 PM RidenFly - 2014-04-30 3:18 PM Is Mike Smith riding this year? And could someone post a link to the field for my lazy arse? http://www.kentuckyderby.com/horses
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Location: Washington | I am going to say Wicked Strong drawing the 20 hole has me wanting to throw him out of my exotics. AND I am not thrilled with Victors in Trouble in the 1. Makes you wonder what they were thinking when they named them, because it's coming into play. ROTFLMAO
The 456 are going to be breaking fast.......And Tapiture has spiked my interest since we know he likes the track. Lot's of studying/handicapping for me for the next few days!
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Location: Centerville, TN | I go with Hoppertunity. Baffert is married to my cousin so I go with him always. Go Team Baffert. |
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Location: North Dakota -> Colorado | I am going to go with Wicked Strong, Tapiture, and Hopportunity. Those are my picks based on online examination, I will leave final judgement to when I see them before the race. |
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I AM being nice
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Location: MD | I hate that Wicked Strong drew the 20 hole! A dear friend and former employee galloped for Centennial while in Middleburg and is now working for Jimmy, so because of the connections, I'll just be pulling for him even harder now. |
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The Original Cyber Bartender
Location: Washington | Here is the complete undercard for Derby day. Time to get to handicapping!
http://www.drf.com/race-entries/CD/USA/2014-05-03/D |
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Posts: 1956
Location: Ky | There's a group of 10 of us going to Ellis park for the Derby. We go there every year. Had 8 seats reserved in the clubhouse and then wanted to add 2 on Monday. Had a hard time getting it done. If we didn't have a table every year we wouldn't have been able to get those extra 2 seats.
Means a large crowd this year.
I was a CC fan for a long time and still am. But now that he's everyone's number 1 the odds will be terrible. I'll still bet him but I'm looking for one with better odds now. I would like for that to be Ride On Curlin but the CB connection will drive bettors to him too. |
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Location: Washington | jd&ez - 2014-04-30 8:46 PM
There's a group of 10 of us going to Ellis park for the Derby. We go there every year. Had 8 seats reserved in the clubhouse and then wanted to add 2 on Monday. Had a hard time getting it done. If we didn't have a table every year we wouldn't have been able to get those extra 2 seats.
Means a large crowd this year.
I was a CC fan for a long time and still am. But now that he's everyone's number 1 the odds will be terrible. I'll still bet him but I'm looking for one with better odds now. I would like for that to be Ride On Curlin but the CB connection will drive bettors to him too.
Sounds like a fantastic fun time.
CC might go off with better odds than we have seen in awhile, the draw was not kind to his threats, but I will not bet him at even. IMHO he is the one to beat. He can open and close fractions and even if it not the distance most want, he has opened and closed his races. (meaning fractions for those who do not know) I dislike he has stayed in Cal for all of his races. Cali bred to boot. BUT I love him anyway!
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Location: Flat Rock,IL | Wildcat Red |
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Location: Kentucky | DEVELOPING: Trainer Bob Baffert says horse Hoppertunity will not run in the ?#KyDerby? due to an injury. |
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? | Boy Calvin has some ground to cover before he can even get over to the rail this time!
I'm sticking with Uncle Sigh. He caught my attention...and with the additional focus they say he is getting now that he is wearing blinkers...well...I think he is ready. |
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Location: Washington | Murphy - 2014-05-01 6:47 AM DEVELOPING: Trainer Bob Baffert says horse Hoppertunity will not run in the ?#KyDerby? due to an injury.
Yup he is out left front foot? It will be interesting to see if anyone tries to get Mike Smith aboard?
AND let's see if they decide to run Pablo Del Monte.
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| My trifecta is California Chrome, Danza, and Tapiture to win, place, and show. |
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| I want the horse that's related to Nate to win it!
Oh wait! That's all of them!
Sorry, I don't have a favorite at the moment. I just want it to be a smooth race with no injuries or major mishaps. |
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Location: When you hit the middle of nowhere .. Keep driving | fatchance - 2014-05-01 9:45 AM
Murphy - 2014-05-01 6:47 AM DEVELOPING: Trainer Bob Baffert says horse Hoppertunity will not run in the ?#?KyDerby? due to an injury.
AND let's see if they decide to run Pablo Del Monte.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/84766/bad-foot-knoc... |
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I don't want to screw up!
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Location: North Dakota -> Colorado | ndiehl - 2014-05-01 10:34 AM fatchance - 2014-05-01 9:45 AM Murphy - 2014-05-01 6:47 AM DEVELOPING: Trainer Bob Baffert says horse Hoppertunity will not run in the ?#?KyDerby? due to an injury.
AND let's see if they decide to run Pablo Del Monte.
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Hawty & Nawty
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| Well that just stinks. |
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 The best bad guy on the internet
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Location: Arizona | I'm going with CA Chrome, Danza, Wicked Strong...Ride On Curlin. Of course if it's raining and it's a sloppy track I am not sure how CA Chrome will do. Hmm... |
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Location: So. California | CA Chrome
Chitu |
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| Im cheering for my Uncle Billy Gowan and Ride on Curlin! He is a solid horse and has been in the top 3 8 out of 9 starts! Hes a nice colt plus I loved watching Curlin run! |
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Location: Washington | letzgiddyup - 2014-05-01 5:04 PM Im cheering for my Uncle Billy Gowan and Ride on Curlin! He is a solid horse and has been in the top 3 8 out of 9 starts! Hes a nice colt plus I loved watching Curlin run!
SO are they worried at all about his PP?
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Location: Dubach, LA | fatchance - 2014-05-01 9:23 PM letzgiddyup - 2014-05-01 5:04 PM Im cheering for my Uncle Billy Gowan and Ride on Curlin! He is a solid horse and has been in the top 3 8 out of 9 starts! Hes a nice colt plus I loved watching Curlin run! SO are they worried at all about his PP?
What's his post position? How's he done there? |
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Location: In Ky following Barrel Races & Walker hounds. | I'm going with Tapiture(big Tapit fan)
California Chrome
And, I saw Ride On Curlin break his maiden last year at Ellis, that dude is CLASSY, even as a 2yr old he had his own "presence", so he is one of my picks. Definitely helps that Calvin is on him. Wish he was closer to the rail but if ROC and Borel are on their game and trust each other they should be fine. |
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Location: Ky | BlazeFlameHarley - 2014-05-02 12:31 AM I'm going with Tapiture(big Tapit fan) California Chrome And, I saw Ride On Curlin break his maiden last year at Ellis, that dude is CLASSY, even as a 2yr old he had his own "presence", so he is one of my picks. Definitely helps that Calvin is on him. Wish he was closer to the rail but if ROC and Borel are on their game and trust each other they should be fine.
Are you going to be at Ellis tomorrow? |
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| Did Smith get a mount? He must be p'oed. |
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Location: Kentucky | I haven't heart if Mike got a ride yet.... I watched the coverage this AM and they didn't talk about it.
It's 60 degrees right now and getting cloudy, but it's only a 10-20% change of rain today. Don't worry about a muddy/sloppy track tomorrow. It will be 75 and sunny, so a fast track for sure.
The jets are starting to land at the airport and everyone is off work here in Louisville. TIME TO PARTY!!!!  |
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You got your Derby hat, Murphy? |
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Location: Somewhere between S@%&# stirrer and Saint | Isn't it hard for the favorites to actually win because of all the traffic? |
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Location: In Ky following Barrel Races & Walker hounds. | jd&ez - 2014-05-02 9:46 AM
BlazeFlameHarley - 2014-05-02 12:31 AM I'm going with Tapiture(big Tapit fan) California Chrome And, I saw Ride On Curlin break his maiden last year at Ellis, that dude is CLASSY, even as a 2yr old he had his own "presence", so he is one of my picks. Definitely helps that Calvin is on him. Wish he was closer to the rail but if ROC and Borel are on their game and trust each other they should be fine.
Are you going to be at Ellis tomorrow?
No, unfortunately my husband and I promised to go to Illinois with my parents to help my mom with her geneology research(I wasn't thinking about it being Derby day!). Have fun! I have never been over at the club house during a big race but I usually work for a trainer through the summer so I am on the backside a LOT, if you ever come down to watch the races through the season let me know! I would love to meet up with you! |
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| Every year since 2000 we have had multiple horses on our products runnung in one of the three triple crown races. Horses on our products have won many times.
And this year is no exception
This year is special with California Chrome who is a special; horse with a great story of who he is , the owners and who they are and how the bought him. and the trainer who is a great trainer.
So good luck to California Chrome ( made in California LOL)
also good luck for all of the horses who are on our prodeuct that will running on Friday and Saturday
May 2 Friday Church Hill Downs Eight Bell Stakes - Grade 3 $175,000 JoJo Warrior - Bob Baffert She's A Tiger- Jeff Bonde Longines Kentucky Oaks Grade 1 $1,000.000 Ria Antonia- Bob Baffert Fashion Plate- Simon Callaghan Empress of Midway- Doug O'Neill May 3 Saturday Church Hill Downs Kentucky Derby Grade 1 $2,000,000 California Chrome- Art Sherman Hoppertunity - Bob Baffert Chitu- Bob Baffert The Human Distaff Grade 1 $300,000 Scherzinger- Jerry Hollendorfer Midnight Lucky- Bob Baffert The Church Hill Downs Stakes Grade 2 $400,000 Broadway Empire - Robertino Diodoro Sahara Sky- Jerry Hollendorfer Shakin It Up- Bob Baffert
Bob
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Location: Kentucky | TXBO - 2014-05-02 12:58 PM You got your Derby hat, Murphy?
Shoot, I'm not that highfalutin to go to Derby. We drink beer and bourbon and watch it on TV, and do bets on the side. And I'm only 30 miles from the track. Go figure. |
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Location: Ky | BlazeFlameHarley - 2014-05-02 12:18 PM jd&ez - 2014-05-02 9:46 AM BlazeFlameHarley - 2014-05-02 12:31 AM I'm going with Tapiture(big Tapit fan) California Chrome And, I saw Ride On Curlin break his maiden last year at Ellis, that dude is CLASSY, even as a 2yr old he had his own "presence", so he is one of my picks. Definitely helps that Calvin is on him. Wish he was closer to the rail but if ROC and Borel are on their game and trust each other they should be fine. Are you going to be at Ellis tomorrow? No, unfortunately my husband and I promised to go to Illinois with my parents to help my mom with her geneology research (I wasn't thinking about it being Derby day! ). Have fun! I have never been over at the club house during a big race but I usually work for a trainer through the summer so I am on the backside a LOT, if you ever come down to watch the races through the season let me know! I would love to meet up with you!
We go quite often for the live meet. No clubhouse for us then. Usually go on Sundays for the $1 beer and $1 hotdogs.
We go to the clubhouse for the Triple Crown races when there is nothing going on down on the track.
I'll let you know when we come over during the live meet. |
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Location: your guess is as good as mine | Danza (gotta root on the Ark Derby winner & reports have him training like a boss)
Tapiture (fan of Steve A. - plus he has his regular jockey back)
Ride On Curlin (learned to never bet against CB in the Derby)
...but I won't be betting any money lol! Sure wouldn't break my heart a bit if CC wins it either... |
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| No they aren't worried about his Post at all! Calvin is a smart rider and hopefully all will go well! |
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Location: your guess is as good as mine | Well, a daughter of Tapit won the Oaks tonight...could that be a foreshadowing for Tapiture? Lol...  |
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Location: So. California | Calfornia Chrome all the way!!
Brought to you by DAP, with a donkey on the silks...
You have to love the story!! |
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| What a Cinderella story for California Chrome....Out of an 8000 dollar mare and 2000 stud! I actually cried when he won! How awesome is his story!
Edited by mmfarms 2014-05-03 7:20 PM
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | I'm weird. I was in my kitchen standing on one of the chairs jumping up and down yelling as they came down the stretch and crying. My dog started barking, my hubby thinks I'm nuts. |
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| Commanding Curve was really closing strong. That is my Belmont pick. |
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Location: Dubach, LA | Who was second place? That's my Belmont pick! Also, what was Calvin Borel thinking with that huge lateral jump from the gate to the rail? |
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Common Sense and then some
Location: So. California | These are young horses, don't think that move was planned, just managed... :-)
It looked to me like Espinoza stood in the stirrups well before the finish line, CC was easing up as they hit the wire... Did I see that wrong?
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Location: Washington | Anniemae - 2014-05-03 5:07 PM These are young horses, don't think that move was planned, just managed... :-)
It looked to me like Espinoza stood in the stirrups well before the finish line, CC was easing up as they hit the wire... Did I see that wrong?
You saw it correct. He knows he has to come back with this horse in two weeks. Espinoza was riding smart.
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Googly Goo
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| CanCan - 2014-05-03 6:50 PM Who was second place? That's my Belmont pick! Also, what was Calvin Borel thinking with that huge lateral jump from the gate to the rail?
Commanding Curve |
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Common Sense and then some
Location: So. California | Lucky Pulpit's breeding fee is "private"...
Do you think they added at least a zero, maybe 2 zero's to his previous stud fee?
What does the sire of a Kentucky Derby winner command?
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Location: Washington | Anniemae - 2014-05-03 6:37 PM
Lucky Pulpit's breeding fee is "private"...
Do you think they added at least a zero, maybe 2 zero's to his previous stud fee?
What does the sire of a Kentucky Derby winner command?
His fee is $2,500.oo live foal. I do not seeing anything changing for this year since the breeding season is all but over for the T/B industry.
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Location: So. California | fatchance - 2014-05-03 6:42 PM Anniemae - 2014-05-03 6:37 PM Lucky Pulpit's breeding fee is "private"...
Do you think they added at least a zero, maybe 2 zero's to his previous stud fee?
What does the sire of a Kentucky Derby winner command?
His fee is $2,500.oo live foal. I do not seeing anything changing for this year since the breeding season is all but over for the T/B industry.
On the website for where he stands it shows "private".
Just curious what a sire of Derby winner can command in fees... I would think at least 50-60K for next season?
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Location: Washington | Anniemae - 2014-05-03 8:29 PM fatchance - 2014-05-03 6:42 PM Anniemae - 2014-05-03 6:37 PM Lucky Pulpit's breeding fee is "private"...
Do you think they added at least a zero, maybe 2 zero's to his previous stud fee?
What does the sire of a Kentucky Derby winner command?
His fee is $2,500.oo live foal. I do not seeing anything changing for this year since the breeding season is all but over for the T/B industry.
Just curious what a sire of Derby winner can command in fees... I would think at least 50-60K for next season?
Decide for yourself. He was cheap.....
http://www.harrisfarms.com/index.php/stallions/lucky-pulpit |
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