Tar Heels Win, and Vallenzeri Sells!

re: Tar Heels Win, and Vallenzeri Sells!

K. — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:12:11 GMT

There's actually speculation that the 7.7 mil wasn't the real price. Owners sometimes try to get it bid up so maybe left to his own devices he would've sold for significantly less last year. I've heard all sorts of things about the real price of The Green Monkey but there are even more layers to that one. Where did it say Baffert thinks the horse will be renamed? I'm not shocked as his owner's Middle Eastern and I would guess some sort of Arabic name is in his future. A name referring to Allen Paulson or Azeri doesn't have the same relevance to him. The colt looks like mama so if he can run anywhere close to her talent they have a good one on their hands. I'm glad Baffert got him.

re: Tar Heels Win, and Vallenzeri Sells!

Whatever — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:45:28 GMT

They should train this 2 year old for the show ring. His chances of becoming anything on the track are slim. Most offspring from two champion parents never live up to the potential of their sire and dam, very rare.

re: Tar Heels Win, and Vallenzeri Sells!

christina — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:41:28 GMT

Ya he should have sold him for 7.7 last Sept. He knew he'd never get that amount again. Cool he's going to my fav trainer tho! maybe since he went for 2 mill instead of 7.7 he wont be a dud now lol *cough*thegreenmonkey*cough*

re: Tar Heels Win, and Vallenzeri Sells!

2 time valley player of the year — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:57:59 GMT

that price was a steal based on the genesand compared to the idiots who paid 16 million for The Green Monkey[who was a total stiff]

Heels were the best this year but are in for a tough season next year.

re: Tar Heels Win, and Vallenzeri Sells!

Cynthia — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:05:17 GMT

Tarheel here too. Go Heels! It was an awesome game.

re: Tar Heels Win, and Vallenzeri Sells!

Kathryn — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:41:45 GMT

Yes! Go Tar Heels! Are you from NC? Just curious! Plus, its great that Vallenzeri has finally sold with a solid price too! Great article!

re: Tar Heels Win, and Vallenzeri Sells!

ROBERT — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:21:52 GMT

I thought Mr. Paulson made a big mistake when he set such a high reserve on Vallenzeri last September. Until Azeri throws somthing that can run, none of her foals are worth 7.7 million. This gives a little fuel to the fire for that judge who ruled against him last week. Don't get me wrong, I think Mr. Paulson has done a great job, from what I see and read in the papers, of running his fathers estate. But 7.7 million for a first foal out of a mare by a slightly above average son of Mr Prospector is a gift. One that he should have taken and smiled all the way to the bank. A 5.8 million dollar hit is a little more than pocket change. Bob Baffert bought the colt and has already said he is giving him time off and will probably change the name of the colt. Mr Paulson will be vindicated if this colt makes some noise this fall and next spring. I for one hope this colt is the next big thing. Our business can use it.

re: Tar Heels Win, and Vallenzeri Sells!

SSC — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:20:09 GMT

Steve Go Tarheels! - whats the deal with Mullins going into the Aqueduct detension barn to administer - anything - to the horses. He has to know that once they are in the barn - thats it - all hands off. Is this serious or being blown out of proportion. I mean do they go back and redistribute the purse money in the Gotham as well as the Wood. This smells.

re: Tar Heels Win, and Vallenzeri Sells!

Tiznowbabyv — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:48:08 GMT

I wonder if Paulson is kicking himself over the buyback.

re: Tar Heels Win, and Vallenzeri Sells!

FSF — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:14:42 GMT

Another Carolina alum here...it was a good night. So happy for Tyler and Ty, and, my favorite, Danny Green.