
Don Quick
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Translation: We were a 23-1 long-shot to win the Derby and don’t think we would win the shorter track against a horse like Renegade again. So we will preserve our horse’s health — AHEM! “Value” — and get the max we can for future stud fees. Gutless horse owners have killed this sport. They prioritize money over wins and legacy. She’s not the first, nor the last do this. It’s just destroyed this once insanely popular sport.








From Cherie DeVaux: Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness Stakes and point to the Belmont.



Over the last 2 years, Bob Baffert is 6 for 50 (12%) in graded stakes outside of Southern California, with a $2 ROI of just $0.71. In Grade 1 races outside of SoCal, he is 2 for 34 (6%) with a $0.34 ROI over the last 2 years.


















