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If they tried to race him at all as a 4 yr old, I think his value would have gone down more. He already has shown his vulnerabilities, at least Noel told everyone about his horse, no bullshit. I do question Karl's heart after re watching his 3 yr old races. His lack of anything on the maternal side, I wouldn't take a shot when there are great alternatives.
He is going to stand in KY
Does Kentucky have ‘dual’ program where you can have an out of state bred horse that can be foaled in Kentucky and race both programs?Does being a Kentucky sire help or hurt those who are interested in breeding to him and having to race there??
I think if they set Karl at 12,500 and sell him hard, and support him properly, he'll do fine for three to five years. I don't see him impacting the breed, but then again, people were wrong about Ralph Hanover, Speedy Somolli, Sweet Lou, and others, LOL.I don't see one three year old this year who is a game-changer.
TCI brings an interesting pedigree to the table, one of the last sons of cantab hall. Burke will probably race him for 2 or 3 years. If he turns into a top older trotter, 3 mil and a mark of 50 will make him a sire somewhere.
apparently tci going to stand in ohio in 2025might be getting a few too many sires in the sport , certainly trotting but i guess everyone that owns a decent/good horse wants them to be a stallionoverall not good for the sport, would love to see some of these race at 4 and 5 at least
jidge, you make an interesting observation on diamond creek and their breeding on those pacing mareslittle close on the inbreeding for my liking but they seem hooked based on the rock n roll dance line based on past success