The aftermath of the BC always produces many retirement announcements.
Let's use this thread to speculate which horses have run their last race. Then, as actual announcements are made in the next few days/weeks, please post them here to let us all know.
I may have missed some, but I haven't seen any actual announcements yet. So I'll start with speculation. Is Royal Delta done on the track? If so, I hate to see her great career finish on the downer of two straight losses.
Who do you think/know is retiring?
After two consecutive losses, especially the way she ran Friday, I can't see RD coming back next year. Bill Mott even said, "Maybe it's time. Maybe it's time."
Fort Larned is retiring to Adena Springs.
Mizdirection and Groupie Doll will be sold; not sure if they'll race again.
The one I really hope doesn't retire now is Will Take Charge. Man, could he be a force in the handicap division next year if he stays in training!
I heard Gary Stevens say that MMM is coming back next year. It would be great to see him win the Big Cap, since he sure likes the SA surface. If he retires, I have a soft spot in my heart for Three Chimneys, and would love to see him stand there. It wouldn't surprise me however if he stood alongside his sire at Adena Springs.
We know Groupie Doll is being sold at the Keeneland Breeding Stock sale, so chances are she will have a date with a stallion come springtime.
We know that Paynter is retiring.
I haven't heard anything about three-year-olds Moreno and Palace Malice. Both their sires were good as four-year-olds, so we can hope those two colts come back next year. Also, it would be a shame to retire Will Take Charge when he seems to be just realizing his potential. Next year, he could be spectacular.
I think Wise Dan is coming back, and one would think that Za Approval, another gelding, would also return. Colts Silentio and Silver Max, on the other hand, are going to be five, and might be headed to the shed.
Just read on TBC that Marketing Mix is being retired to become a broodmare.
Someone also posted a while back that Hymn Book would be retiring after the Dirt Mile, possibly to become a stable pony.
I was unhappy to read that Declaration of War is headed straight to the shed when he gets back to Ireland. That's disappointing, because it seemed like the War Front colt is getting even better. He could be a very good horse to take to the Dubai World Cup, since he has shown he can run well on damn near anything.
SoCal is losing almost all of its best females.
This sucks! :(
Quote from: The Tin Man on November 03, 2013, 07:12:36 PM
SoCal is losing almost all of its best females.
This sucks! :(
Beholder? She's a Tiger? :rhrse:
Quote from: The Tin Man on November 03, 2013, 07:12:36 PM
SoCal is losing almost all of its best females.
This sucks! :(
What sucks worse is they'll probably all end up in Japan. :(
Nothing against the Japanese - I just wish some of the horses I loved would stay here.
Quote from: BaroqueAgain1 on November 03, 2013, 02:05:34 PM
We know that Paynter is retiring.
I haven't heard anything about three-year-olds Moreno and Palace Malice. Both their sires were good as four-year-olds, so we can hope those two colts come back next year. Also, it would be a shame to retire Will Take Charge when he seems to be just realizing his potential. Next year, he could be spectacular.
I think Wise Dan is coming back, and one would think that Za Approval, another gelding, would also return. Colts Silentio and Silver Max, on the other hand, are going to be five, and might be headed to the shed.
Moreno is a gelding so he'll be back.
I thought this was Point of Entry's last year racing.
Justin Phillip is going to stud in 2014 at Castleton-Lyons.
Romantica is retired but staying here.
Authenticity is being sold.
Mucho Macho Man, I read an article today that sounded like it could go either way. They said it comes down to an economic decision. So if someone offers enough, he is retired.
Wordly is in as a racing/stallion prospect
Verrazano is going to Ashford for 2014
Lady of Shamrock is in one of the sales
Dance to Bristol is retired
Laugh Track is in as a racing/stallion prospect
Breeders Cup Links Abound at Kentucky Sales (http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/81828/breeders-cup-links-abound-at-november-sales)
These fillies/mares are entered in the Keeneland sale:
Byrama
Lady of Fifty
Daisy Devine
Executivepriviledge
Renee's Titan
Street Girl
Channel Lady
Quote from: Flanders on November 03, 2013, 11:41:05 PM
These fillies/mares are entered in the Keeneland sale:
Byrama
Lady of Fifty
Daisy Devine
Executivepriviledge
Renee's Titan
Street Girl
Channel Lady
ExecP is an out.
Quote from: Islandgirl45 on November 03, 2013, 01:46:11 PM
After two consecutive losses, especially the way she ran Friday, I can't see RD coming back next year. Bill Mott even said, "Maybe it's time. Maybe it's time."
Fort Larned is retiring to Adena Springs.
Mizdirection and Groupie Doll will be sold; not sure if they'll race again.
The one I really hope doesn't retire now is Will Take Charge. Man, could he be a force in the handicap division next year if he stays in training!
I have suspected as of late that RD's "Mommy time" hormones may be kicking in, she may be heading to someone's court soon.
Quote from: Zenyatta on November 03, 2013, 07:23:38 PM
Quote from: The Tin Man on November 03, 2013, 07:12:36 PM
SoCal is losing almost all of its best females.
This sucks! :(
Beholder? She's a Tiger? :rhrse:
She's A Tiger is being sold ... So its 99% she wont be in SoCal anymore.
No one has mentioned Great Hot, that I've seen, but she's being sold too. :(
Hopefully She's a Tiger does not retire. She's only 2 and I thought she ran a great race on Saturday...
I hope Goldencents is sticking around. given that he is running in the Malibu I think there is a good chance of that.
Quote from: Kennedy on November 04, 2013, 10:51:36 AM
I hope Goldencents is sticking around. given that he is running in the Malibu I think there is a good chance of that.
The way Doug O'Neil was talking after the race it sounds like they may even try to stretch him out again. I do think he's better around two turns but i don't know how far he'll go.
Mizdirection was sold today for 2.7 million as a broodmare only ...
So we've seen the last of her. Bummer ... I'm gonna miss her. :(
Quote from: peeptoad on November 04, 2013, 08:19:39 AM
Hopefully She's a Tiger does not retire. She's only 2 and I thought she ran a great race on Saturday...
She'll probably be the Eclipse Award winner.
I think she will probably go to someone like Besilu. I doubt she'd go overseas. Fingers crossed.
Quote from: BaroqueAgain1 on November 03, 2013, 05:21:34 PM
I was unhappy to read that Declaration of War is headed straight to the shed when he gets back to Ireland. That's disappointing, because it seemed like the War Front colt is getting even better. He could be a very good horse to take to the Dubai World Cup, since he has shown he can run well on damn near anything.
I was VERY impressed by his run in the Classic.
And Orb, just announced his retirement at Claiborne.
Quote from: The Tin Man on November 04, 2013, 05:45:43 PM
Mizdirection was sold today for 2.7 million as a broodmare only ...
So we've seen the last of her. Bummer ... I'm gonna miss her. :(
Speaking of Mizdirection, I just had to post this Barbara Livingston photo of her right after winning the Turf Sprint. What a priceless moment!
Mizdirection and ever-youthful Mike Smith share matching faces after their win in the Turf Sprint.
(http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/ac349/islandgirl452009/92b84859-492e-4179-b973-0f769b7aa321_zpsac1d4361.jpg)
Thank you for sharing that awesome photo! :thumbsup:
I'm always amazed at how Barbara Livingston always manages to be in the right place at the right time to capture photos that show the emotion of the day, not just in people but in horses! She's got quite the talent.
Saw one where Mucho Macho Man and Gary Stevens were both grinning. Need to go find that one and post it! ;D
At least Goldencents isn't retiring ...
O'Neill barn announced today the he's gonna be running next year. :)
Ron the greek sold to "overseas" interests. Will be pointing to Dubai World Cup.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/81884/ron-the-greek-sold-to-overseas-interests (http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/81884/ron-the-greek-sold-to-overseas-interests)
Quote from: The Tin Man on November 06, 2013, 09:11:48 AM
At least Goldencents isn't retiring ...
O'Neill barn announced today the he's gonna be running next year. :)
Very good news!