Take the Points Retired

Sad news to read. At a time when America is very short on good turf horses. Take The Points was one of the better turf performers that America still had racing very competitively. Gio Ponti is still a decent colt on the turf. But obviously not as sound in 2010 as he was in 2009. I really hate to see any American turf horse that could have potentially competed effectively in this year's Breeders Cup Turf. A race that the Euro's generally always have a distinct advantage in. With Gio Ponti not really what you'd say racing at 100% this season. It may now fall to Paddy O' Prado. Provided he can get 12 furlongs. To be America's best shot at keeping the Breeders Cup Turf trophy in the United States instead of it leaving again for Europe.