2nd for Zenyatta!

[Joltman]

There was a day when the Hancocks took sport into consideration as well. An argument could be made that keeping him in training keeps him on the breeding / sales radar screen, especially if they tried an aggressive campaign like Dubai World Cup. Even if they lost a year - and maybe a little bit of luster, Arch would remain in the headlines - and the value of each could have been enhanced. Blame has been a quality runner, winning a couple of G1s, but by no means could be classified as great. Racing him another year gives them a chance to reach that level - or predictably, they can just run to the breeding shed.

I doubt that people break down the doors to get to him though. I would go to Arch who is proven.

jm

[kimberley mine]

You could go to the proven Arch or the still-young Rock Hard Ten for less than Blame. He won the big prize and he's got a real humdinger of a female family...otherwise, why bother when there are cheaper options available?

[apexseal]

It is actually a fantastic match on paper and what makes me take it very seriously is that he is fine physical match for her as well.
Can you imagine the name? LOL.

Blame it on Zee!