2014

[Vic in Chicago]

The opposite of the "Who Will Retire" thread is a thread about who we think/know is coming back next year that we're REALLY looking forward to seeing.  Part of this, of course, is which two-year-olds are we expecting to emerge as threats at Triple Crown time, male and female?

I'll start with two obvious ones...I am really looking forward to seeing Will Take Charge and Beholder next year.

What do you think?

[Islandgirl45]

I'm looking forward to seeing the "big names" you mentioned in 2014. But there's a couple others who are further down the totem pole that I'm following, too.

For sentimental reason because he's my favorite horse, I'd love to see Jackson Bend get his mojo back next year. I recently read he's staying in training for 2014, so I'm very interested to see where they place him next year.

I also love Cathy's Crunches. Haven't read whether she'll be back next year, though.


Edited to add: I would absolutely love to see Wise Dan go overseas and kick some butt at Royal Ascot!

[jjacks1]

Gary Stevens said Mucho Macho Man will be back next year. Wonder if that's true?

[The Tin Man]

Gary Stevens said Mucho Macho Man will be back next year. Wonder if that's true?

Very likely coming back I would guess.

Per Kathy Ritvo at Clocker's Corner this morning, he's going back to Florida now for a little R & R. She didn't mention anything else with him in particular. But some of us said since he's done so well here she should keep him here. She said the weather is similar in Florid. Which gave a strong indicator that she's planning on his being there next year.

So nothing.g official ... just strong implication ... for what its worth.

[jjacks1]

Gary Stevens said Mucho Macho Man will be back next year. Wonder if that's true?

Very likely coming back I would guess.

Per Kathy Ritvo at Clocker's Corner this morning, he's going back to Florida now for a little R & R. She didn't mention anything else with him in particular. But some of us said since he's done so well here she should keep him here. She said the weather is similar in Florid. Which gave a strong indicator that she's planning on his being there next year.

So nothing.g official ... just strong implication ... for what its worth.

AWESOME!
Where's those awesome pics from BC? 

[BaroqueAgain1]

  If Tap It Rich can settle down and learn to run straight, I think he could be very good next year. The colt's got legs that are longer than a Rockette's, and he may do well with a bit more ground. Derby distance? That I don't know...yet.
  One Juvenile colt that didn't come to the BC was Honor Code, but I read that the A.P. Indy colt is planning to run in the Remsen at Aqueduct. I look forward to seeing him and Strong Mandate in their next race.
  Indy Point did well in the Turf (3rd) and I've read that his South American owners are going to run him next year, and aren't afraid of shipping him. It will be fun to see where he shows up. Maybe Britain? Oz? New York?!? 

[Blue Jeans]

First on my wish list is Wise Dan ... followed by Mucho Macho Man, Will Take Charge, Palace Malice, Game On Dude, Beholder, Princess of Sylmar, Egg Drop (been a fav since she was a 2yo) .... and several others ... including Silver Max, Za Approval.

[jjacks1]

Thank you for mentioning Egg Drop - I love her too! 

[Blue Jeans]

If Wise Dan stays happy and healthy, he's back in 2014 but on a lighter schedule .... and no handicap races for that fella.  He'll have another long vacation (longer than usual this time), which helps keep that horse so happy! 
He'll gain weight .... let his hair grow long ... and just enjoy being a horse.

http://www.paulickreport.com/news/breeders-cup/wise-dan-expected-for-lighter-season-in-2014/

The connections of Wise Dan have always made it so easy to love that horse!  They really do mean what they say .... Wise Dan comes first!  Realize every horse is not as fortunate as WD, but when one comes along like him ... it sure makes racing one hell of a fun and exciting time!  Wish all horses could be so fortunate!