Big Brown’s retirement

Big Brown’s retirement from Monday shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone in the racing world. The horse did legitimately injury itself, but how much do its connection really want to face Curlin in the Breeders' Cup Classic based on its last 2 wins. Big Brown's didn't beat anyone in the Haskell Invitational and the Monmouth stakes. His last 2 races Beyer figure of 105 and 106 which are well below Curlin's 111 and 112.

A lot of people in the media hype up Big Brown as the super horse, including my favorite writer Steve Haskin but I strongly disagree. Big Brown is a very good horse and probably the best in this 3 years old crop except for Casino Drive. His victory in the Derby was visually impressive but he beat a very weak field. From all the horses that ran in the Derby, none of them had beat older horse and only Colonel John managed to won a G1 after the derby.

If you had read my previous blog, you know how I feel about Big Brown's connection. To sum it, I strongly dislike them. They were classless, and all they want is the spotlight. Now that they got their $60 millions, I hope I never hear from them again.

On the same day that Big Brown retires, the brilliant undefeated Arc winner Zarkava also retired by her own The Age Khan. The 3 years old filly won all 7 of her career starts and is book to Dalakhani, the 2003 Arc winner. In her last race, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe she beat older male easily by 2 length while trailing most for the way. A lot of people of are sad to see Zarkave including myself but there is really nothing left for Zarkava. Unless they plan on running her in the next year Dubai world cup on dirt, she had already done everything in her short career.