Mucho Macho Man retired

[peeptoad]

Mike Welsch ‏@DRFWelsch
Awaiting imminent announcement from Adena Springs Farm but Mucho Macho Man, the reigning Breeders' Cup Classic champion, has been retired.

[Man o Taz]

Wow. Too bad. Really hoped to see him at Saratoga this summer.

Adena keeping him in the family. Have to see him in the fall instead.

[peeptoad]

Here is the actual announcement:

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/86204/mucho-macho-man-retired-to-stand-at-adena


...not sure exactly why he retired but, one thing is for sure, the SA Handicap this year was a real tough race. Neither Will Take Charge nor Game On Dude has registered a win since that race (or really even looked like themselves, though Dude probably had an excuse in that CT race)and MMM never even ran again.

[Man o Taz]

Excellent points peeptoad.

It will be interesting to see if anyone from that race who finished in the top 4 wins again this year.

Imperative was in the race and won the Charles Town Classic, but he finished 7th in the Santa Anita Handicap.

[peeptoad]

Excellent points peeptoad.

It will be interesting to see if anyone from that race who finished in the top 4 wins again this year.

Imperative was in the race and won the Charles Town Classic, but he finished 7th in the Santa Anita Handicap.

Yeah, I think that must just have been a real tough race on the top 4 or so horses. And I correct myself because WTC did win his subsequent start, but it was a less than stellar win against a weaker field and then he went off form.

[Senator L]

Too bad he won't be around to defend his title