With all the Belmont talk taking place, this little tidbit was quietly swept under the rug.

Sounds like you made out just fine covelj70. Very happy to read this.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/63458/ashland-winner-lilacs-and-lace-sold-to-japan

number5858: hear, hear

covelj70: Thanks very much guys, very kind of you to post this.

It was a great situation.  Very happy ending.

Thanks so much again