Big Duke

Black Prince 2 wrote: BlackKnight wrote: Nocturnal wrote: I am not sure what they cost but boy they can find a horse. Not sure what they bought him for but they were selling 5% for a bit north of $20k. Seeing Darby racing current syndicates are upwards of 20-30k for 5% for a yearling that is untried , unknown and untested , not even know if it'll even make the track , 20k for a city class wining horse is a bargain . Add the fact that such a large amount of yearlings at magic millions making 250k to 1 million plus that's out of control . Considering only about 15% of those yearling sold will actually pay their way .

Wasn't a city winner when he arrived though, so still a big punt. Probably helps that he was bred and owned by an Australian, who might have been able to give the new owners an insight into whether he'd be suited down here. Shame about the forced name change though - Swashbuckling is a great name for a horse.

BlackKnight wrote: Black Prince 2 wrote: BlackKnight wrote: Nocturnal wrote: I am not sure what they cost but boy they can find a horse. Not sure what they bought him for but they were selling 5% for a bit north of $20k. Seeing Darby racing current syndicates are upwards of 20-30k for 5% for a yearling that is untried , unknown and untested , not even know if it'll even make the track , 20k for a city class wining horse is a bargain . Add the fact that such a large amount of yearlings at magic millions making 250k to 1 million plus that's out of control . Considering only about 15% of those yearling sold will actually pay their way . Wasn't a city winner when he arrived though, so still a big punt. Probably helps that he was bred and owned by an Australian, who might have been able to give the new owners an insight into whether he'd be suited down here. Shame about the forced name change though - Swashbuckling is a great name for a horse.

Checking Risa big duke had 4 starts for a win and 3 placingz in Europe before he came out . Agree still a big punt but it seems like a punt that's paying off for them . Checking their winners , pretty impressive . Interesting about that new horses they're advertising as a class above Plein ciel and the duke .

typical avdulla ride

Lost plenty of ground on the turn, but i thought the horse was still disappointing. Lacked acceleration.

agree - if he was good enough he wins. just plugged to the line

I suspect that he is a more than handy 1600-2000m horse, may get 2400m next prep, but the sire was a champion miler wasn't he?

Had his chance.. winner too good on the day.

2000m circuit and 350m straight.

marscay wrote: Black Prince 2 wrote: That's racing though , best horse on the day, wins . That's it Black Prince.

marscay wrote: Was more a figure of speech James

Cannot believe Avdulla said that. He got around The Valley fine.

Can the Duke atone this week? I think so . 

Huge win.

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marscay wrote: Couldn't get it done when i had my 3k collect....pfft.

That hurts . You Should have doubled up at $2.80 fixed