All these scratches the past week with these excuses that would never interfere with breeding value are so hilarious.
If someone had a list of all the scratches/defections in the weeks leading up to BC the past decade, it would be beyond instructive.
Didn\'t gallop like a gazelle
Spiked a temp and we shoot for a race a week later
Off in his work today. Just didn\'t seem quite right.
EDIT: And let\'s not forget these are the very best horses in the world LOL.
Jack Christopher OUT! - had an issue with left shin.
I remember in 2014 a horse who was going to be a heavy favorite scratched out of the BC Juvenile. After Texas Red jogged in that race I thought the scratched horse was something really special. When he went back in training I got him at 8/1 in the February Derby futures. Only Derby future bet I ever cashed.
Today\'s scratch is tomorrow\'s opportunity.
PS : It didn\'t hurt A.P.\'s stud fee when he retired after winning the Triple Crown & Breeder\'s Cup Classic.