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08-16-2019, 05:13 PM
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Fort McHenry
Entered MTO in the 1st at Saratoga on Saturday, first time starter 2 year old in a route race.
This is one to watch. By Tapit from Love the Chase, which makes him a dam-side three quarter brother to California Chrome.
Sold for 1.1M at the Keeneland September yearling sale to Michael Tabor.
Trained by Pletcher, who has put a bunch of good works into him.
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08-16-2019, 05:47 PM
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He easily got outworked by Candy Tycoon. But maybe that one is a freak.
I've watched most of Fort McHenry's works and he just seems ordinary. But maybe routing will bring out the talent in him. I assume that's why Fort McHenry is a MTO in a turf route tomorrow.
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08-16-2019, 06:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by letswastemoney
He easily got outworked by Candy Tycoon. But maybe that one is a freak.
I've watched most of Fort McHenry's works and he just seems ordinary. But maybe routing will bring out the talent in him. I assume that's why Fort McHenry is a MTO in a turf route tomorrow.
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Interesting. A big name stable paid a bundle for him so he must have looked great as a yearling.
The MTO thing is a bit strange, in that California Chrome was effective on turf (and synthetic). So the horse probably wouldn't have a problem with the footing if the race stayed on grass.
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08-17-2019, 12:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dilanesp
Interesting. A big name stable paid a bundle for him so he must have looked great as a yearling.
The MTO thing is a bit strange, in that California Chrome was effective on turf (and synthetic). So the horse probably wouldn't have a problem with the footing if the race stayed on grass.
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The fact they went with a MTO tells me they were looking for a soft spot.
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08-17-2019, 12:30 AM
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Also, interesting that there is a horse with a ton of dirt breeding in Market Impact yet they are starting him on the turf.
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08-17-2019, 01:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dilanesp
Entered MTO in the 1st at Saratoga on Saturday, first time starter 2 year old in a route race.
This is one to watch. By Tapit from Love the Chase, which makes him a dam-side three quarter brother to California Chrome.
Sold for 1.1M at the Keeneland September yearling sale to Michael Tabor.
Trained by Pletcher, who has put a bunch of good works into him.
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Can they get their 1.1 back?
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08-17-2019, 01:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cholly
Can they get their 1.1 back?
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like I said, its usually not a good sign.
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07-31-2020, 02:03 PM
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Fort McHenry is in an $8K Claimer NW2 LT on the turf at GGF today. Race 8 #4. I dont think they will recoup the $1.1M investment.
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07-31-2020, 02:29 PM
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I suspect someone will take a shot @ a claim for $8K
(I would find myself single if I did)
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07-31-2020, 04:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theiman
Fort McHenry is in an $8K Claimer NW2 LT on the turf at GGF today. Race 8 #4. I dont think they will recoup the $1.1M investment.
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Minus $1,092,000?
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07-31-2020, 05:16 PM
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Maybe turf is the answer. 1st time turf today. Dam offspring turf/route runners at 20%. Worth a shot.
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07-31-2020, 05:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimmyb
Maybe turf is the answer. 1st time turf today. Dam offspring turf/route runners at 20%. Worth a shot.
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'On paper', it's a great spot for him.
If he's a huge favorite =    for me
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07-31-2020, 08:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Robert Fischer
'On paper', it's a great spot for him.
If he's a huge favorite = for me |
I don't think Fort McHenry wants race, hopefully he makes a nice pet for somebody.
Last edited by deathandgravity; 07-31-2020 at 08:04 PM.
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07-31-2020, 08:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deathandgravity
I don't think Fort McHenry wants race, hopefully he makes a nice pet for somebody.
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That was terrible!!
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07-31-2020, 08:10 PM
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That is one expensive lead pony.
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