I am happy that Stall is going to take his time. No need to rush him into a derby. IF no TC winner than a derby winner is not going to get you a HOTY. If playing his cards right , like I think Al is, He could very well have a strong HOTY contender on his hands. This could be his next Eclipse winner. Luckily, there is no Zenyatta to contend with in 2011. I would love to see this new kid on the block really take off.
He looks for real, very impressed by his win. But I'll need to see more before I say he's going to be a superstar. Happy Mr.Stall is going to take his time!
I am very happy with the decision not to rush the horse. Al Stall feels this is the best decision and I have faith in anything that Stall does.
I'm with you there, James ... A Mo-Bind matchup in the Travers sounds very interesting. Long way to go though.
Want to see him race against Mo!!
Hopefully Travers bound!! The mid-summer derby!!
You could be right Chad, but at least Blame finished his 4yo season. Keith, Big Brown was a little different in that he had a two-turn race as a juvenile. The closest comparison would be Curlin, who turned out pretty well, but as we know Curlin was very special.
So they really screwed up with Big Brown eh ? Try him two turns and see what he does , you are still letting the horse tell you.
And by longevity I assume Super Derby, Travers, JCGC, Classic, Retirement.......... great career, patients is in some cases overrated and I think this is one of them. Or is someone going to tell me that If Al Stall has the best horse in the country in September he's going to put him away and point to 2012? The only way this horse has longevity is if he doesnt live up to the hype because if he is the freak that I and many others believe, he will do his thing and go right to the breeding shed. Stay safe and happy Bind.
I am loving Bind...and the article, Brian.
Agree with decision not to play the Derby game. Stall is a talented trainer with a lot of good horses and Bind is another promising 3 YO i'm waiting to see later this summer.
I agree Rickelle ... Claire, it sounds like you are biggest fan already ;-) We all agree on Mr. Stall's ability as a trainer.
I think he is fine where he is! There's no need to rush him, especially with his pedigree the extra time will do him good. They didn't rush Blame and look what he did at 4!
LOVE that this colt is with Claiborne and Al and not some Derby fever-prone connections who would rush him into things. Makes me even more excited about his season to come. No way should he be pointed to the Derby. But he'll win the Travers if he runs there! :-)
Thank you Karen! I know exactly how you feel ...try to hang in there. What we see this summer, could be well worth the wait!
Great article Zipse!!!! It is hard to be patient..........sigh......