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03-28-2015, 11:07 PM
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Chrome To Royal Ascot ?
This from facebook .Owners are thinking again!
Royal Ascot next for California Chrome
After a second-place finish in the $10 million Dubai World Cup, California Chrome will go directly to Newmarket, England, to prepare for a start at Royal Ascot, according to co-owner Perry Martin.
sacbee.com
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03-28-2015, 11:09 PM
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For what race? Queen Anne (1m) or the Prince of Wales (10f)?
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03-28-2015, 11:11 PM
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I think it's pretty clear that they realize that his stud potential lies overseas, most likely Japan, with maybe some interest in the southern hemisphere breeding season in Australia. So I think they are taking as many shots as they can to maximize that.
I wish him the best of luck, but can't really see him holding his own over there. But you never know.
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03-28-2015, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Some_One
For what race? Queen Anne (1m) or the Prince of Wales (10f)?
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I would think the Queen Anne. While it's nominally 8f, the nature of the course makes it more like a 9f or 10f American turf race.
Likewise, the Prince of Wales would be like a mile and half race on an American track.
I think he is better suited to the former.
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03-28-2015, 11:16 PM
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Well, nobody can say Chrome's connections aren't sporting or adventurous...I wish them luck...
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03-28-2015, 11:25 PM
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This from Racing post prior to Cup.
Friend and Chrome
top Royal Ascot wishlist
By James Burn 7:13AM 18 MAR 2015
BRILLIANT Hong Kong miler Able Friend and US Horse of the Year California Chrome are the headline acts Ascot officials hope to entice to Britain for the royal meeting this summer
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03-28-2015, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage
Well, nobody can say Chrome's connections aren't sporting or adventurous...I wish them luck...
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I love that the owners are not afraid to run a top horse whenever/wherever. Too bad it is because his breeding prospects are suspect and not for the competition/love of the game. I hate the whole win a big race and put a horse up for stud philosophy that is prevalent in modern thoroughbred racing.
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03-28-2015, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by nearco
I would think the Queen Anne. While it's nominally 8f, the nature of the course makes it more like a 9f or 10f American turf race.
Likewise, the Prince of Wales would be like a mile and half race on an American track.
I think he is better suited to the former.
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If he goes up against Able Friend, I would give CC a 10 length head start and still bet on Able Friend.
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03-29-2015, 12:47 AM
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03-29-2015, 01:06 AM
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Might as well enjoy it while they can but he will get smoked there. The turf race he won was listed stakes material in the UK at best.
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03-29-2015, 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by nearco
I would think the Queen Anne. While it's nominally 8f, the nature of the course makes it more like a 9f or 10f American turf race.
Likewise, the Prince of Wales would be like a mile and half race on an American track.
I think he is better suited to the former.
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Looks like they're talking about the' "Prince of Whales" .
I guess they won't really know until he begins to train on that softer grass
no less .
In the meantime as he winds down , I hope he gets to enjoy some green
country pasture .
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03-29-2015, 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by taxicab
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I have to wonder if Sherman is staying or they will find someone there
to assist for this mission .
It is a different world over there .
https://youtu.be/Ls8nwRTf2iQ
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03-29-2015, 03:02 AM
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what kind of connections decide this 12 hours after a race that required a 19 hour plane flight?
Give the horse a few days to chill out
These guys are total dipshits.
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03-29-2015, 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Rex Phinney
what kind of connections decide this 12 hours after a race that required a 19 hour plane flight?
Give the horse a few days to chill out
These guys are total dipshits.
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Well it would be nice to hear , Let's see how he came out of this race and
then we'll discuss .
I suspect owner spoke with scout before the Cup .
Don't think the barn is too thrilled and Sherman's may not be either from
some chatter .. Could be rumors . Also heard someone else would
be handling Chrome there .
We'll know soon if it's really going to happen and or if Chrome can handle
the training after this Cup .
I wish the horse well and Sherman too for having to deal with these folks .
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