Kendall Hansen Reveals Future Plans

re: Kendall Hansen Reveals Future Plans

Cassandra.Says — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 07:24:19 GMT

From an article published by Churchill Downs:

"Dr. Hansen said the goal for the horse is to get another Eclipse Award this year.

“It is a tough call,” Hansen said of the Preakness. “We want him to be the 3-year-old champion, but to do that, he has to win one of the classics."

Lord knows, I lend a sympathetic ear to persons claiming they have been misquoted, but on the other hand, so often somebody comes up with a video.

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ksweatman9 — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:42:50 GMT

Maybe "Hamazing Destiny" clocked Lucas as a favor to Optimizer? As far as Hansen breeding while racing, it's been done so infrequently that no one has seriously weighed the benefits of it. If any owner would be willing to test new waters, it would be the good doctor. I say go for it, who knows? Might just work out great for the gorgeous colt, whom by the way, I really like. Seems Mike Maker could "like" the colt a bit more, he's always getting in some kind of little "put down". Maybe he's just being honest about how he feels, but it sounds bad. He IS the horse's trainer, he should be more supportive. I would've said after the derby, "just wasn't his day, he wasn't on his game". Maker said something like, "he just wasn't good enough." In his recent Iowa Derby win, instead of "wow, he looked good", the comment was "wish they were all this easy". Really? Drop the negativity, the horse don't need it.

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Criminal Type — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:03:37 GMT

ksweatman, It was Hamazing Destiny who clocked Lucas.

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an ole railbird — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:55:16 GMT

this is not always the case, but hansen (the horse )is the kind of indivual, that will benifet from being bred,while still racing. it will increace his flow of testerone ,naturally. & inturn will give him more grit & staying power. thats the 2 departments that which hansen (the horse). needs the most help. those 2 things over come, hansen may be a great horse.

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Mike Relva — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:40:07 GMT

KSWEATMAN9

Great points and agree with you. Also, the fact Lucas doesn't care about anything besides shoving a tired horse to try to compete in the Belmont.

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ksweatman9 — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 07:24:06 GMT

Dear Cassandra Says, if you are concerned about the welfare of the ponies, throw some criticism towards Lucas and Optimizer's connections. The poor horse showed very little in the first 2 legs of the triple crown, yet they are going to saddle him for the grueling mile and a half. When the hall of famer recently got clipped in the head, I thought Optimizer may have been trying to knock some sense into him. Guess Optimizer wasn't the pony who clobbered Lucas. I'm sure Dr. Hansen cares about his horses, excitement and Derby fever for the first time around can run away with you. I'm sure his disappointment was profound. I thought from the start that the gorgeous colt should've skipped the Derby and targeted the Preakness. It's over, Hansen will rebound, they both will, no need to be so rude and condescending.

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ksweatman9 — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:50:28 GMT

I hate hearing that Hansen won't be racing June 9th. Hope he's alright, blood counts bring me back to Uncle Mo's misfortune. I love the white pony, keep him sound and happy, doc. He will prevail again. I believe Lady Primrose is in good hands. See you in the winner's circle soon Hansen, I knew you were too pretty to win the Derby. It's a crap shoot anyway.

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cigarsmom — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 23:18:37 GMT

You go Dr. Hansen. He's your horse. Have fun with him. Personally, I love watching Hansen run. He's got that wow factor about him that very few tb's do. I thought he could win the Derby and I've been following racing and/or in this industry for 30+ years. He will win a G1 route longer than 1 1/8th miles before his racing career is over.

To those who think racing and breeding can't be done, think again. It can be with a horse who has the correct attitude and quite successfully. It's done all the time with horses of other breeds.

Good luck to both Hansen and Dr Hansen in their future endeavors.

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scrabble — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:29:59 GMT

First, I am not a fan of blue tails, or any other color. But, Dr. Hansen surely is colorful and that is fun and exciting. Thanks Dr. Hansen for your gorgeous colt! Lots of luck with him. Braaaah to people who do not like where you spot him. So what if a horse gets tired? Lady Primrose is a terrific story. Best of luck with her. Hope all worked out well with her foal. Dr. Hansen is an asset to this sport. Thanks again! I look forward to more news coverage in the future of Dr. Hansen's unique points of view!

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Lise from Maine — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:52:52 GMT

Hi!

Are there any reasons healthwise that would not allow a horse to be both breeder and a race horse at the same time?

If not, then why not?

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Dr. Hansen — Thu, 31 May 2012 00:55:22 GMT

Cassandra.Says: The ONLY thing you got right in your post was my statement about Hansen appearing embarrassed after the race and even that you took out of context. If you would like to debate or find out what I am really thinking email me at hansen5md@aol.com

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Jockeygirl — Wed, 30 May 2012 22:56:18 GMT

Cool! Can't wait to see Hansen win his next start! Still a loyal fan of him!

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Karen in Texas — Wed, 30 May 2012 22:14:44 GMT

Regardless of his prior antics with "colorizing" Hansen, I appreciate Dr. Hansen's purchase of Lady Primrose from Omega, and his decision to reacquire Stormy Sunday. He may have a method to his madness as a breeder, after all, he managed to produce Hansen in only his second try.

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Cassandra.Says — Wed, 30 May 2012 20:02:50 GMT

Hmmmm. "Wacky"? How much time did you spend picking that adjective? Any legal advice sought?

We are talking about a man whose horse came back from a race so exhausted it was hanging its head, which he ascribed to "embarrassment." A man who had to be tipped off by a racing secretary that if you made a charitable donation you could deflect criticism of almost anything. A man who announced Hansen would start in the Preakness because he had to win a Triple Crown race to be the three-year-old champion. (Even the most calculating bottom-liner knows enough to mumble something about the "best thing for the horse.")

I'm imagining that some combination of PETA, his trainer, and miscellaneous horselovers threatened to knee cap him if he didn't give the horse a break.

I think these plans are designed to solve the dilemma of passing up millions in stud fees or losing his place in the spotlight.

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Ida Lee — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:43:25 GMT

I have in the past really come down on Dr. Hansen because of his circus-type public relations escapades. But him buying the beautiful Lady Primrose is so wonderful that I just about forgive him for all his silliness regarding Hansen. I know he's a business man and she's just a broodmare to him but still...she looks wonderful. As to Hansen as stallion and racer, I don't know about that but the good Doctor will do what he wants to do so let's see how it goes. Hansen is a gorgeous and incredibly talented animal and I wish them both good health and continued success.