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well chief and trabolgan could be this seasons rhinestone cowboy(s) Don’t get sucked in at any price.:biggrin: Short priced winner beats long-faced loser;)
i think the main reasons for not travelling to europe would be the undulating track and unsuitable going conditions,the going in the states is generally good and as you know all tracks are level and left handed which makes for very monotonous racing in my opinion.Most horses with turf pedigree and a history of preference for european-style going are sold abroad. Americans dont race horses over one mile two furlongs whenever one appears on a racecard it is generally referred to as a "marathon "race;) Gary Stevens struggled at first to handle the european courses, so what chance a horse will do it on one outing,the reverse which europes horses and jockeys do regularly is easier, many of the horses are coming in search of the better ground and plunder a not so competitive but high priced purse;) the jockeys are the ones that struggle when they travel here especially on the tight tracks with short straight where positioning and pace are the major factors.Roll on BC Day:cool:
