Quality Sells - by Eric Mitchell

re: Quality Sells - by Eric Mitchell

EJMitchellKy — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:09:54 GMT

Pedigree Ann,

I didn't mean by "best horses" to imply the card was equal to the Breeders' Cup or Champions Day. I meant if you get a talented group of horses together, racing fans are more interested. There were plenty of quality runners. Out of the 14 entrants in the Million, St. Leger, Secretariat and Beverly D., nine were group stakes winners and three were group stakes-placed. Among three of the group II stakes winners were two that had placed in a group I stakes. I think that makes them a cut above.

re: Quality Sells - by Eric Mitchell

Pedigree Ann — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:07:48 GMT

"Whenever the best horses are brought together, good things happen for racing as a sport."

Beg pardon, but the horses from overseas racing at Arlington over the weekend were far from "the best" horses they have to offer. Maybe you had the best Italian older males, but not the best French, British, Irish, or German from any division.

re: Quality Sells - by Eric Mitchell

Convene — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:24:46 GMT

It was a wonderful day of truly great racing. Much of my enjoyment was enhanced by its being grass racing - and I do love my grass! In all the chatter about natural surfaces, what could be MORE natural for a grazing animal than turf? I think a good deal of the credit has to go to Mr. D., whose love for and dedication to this great game makes all kinds of good things happen. I can't think of too many people who have been more dedicated to the continuation of racing. So - once again - thanks Mr. D.