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Jell
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What’s everyone’s thoughts on the ages of horses racing.
I was surprised to see Rock Magic for another prep a few weeks ago. He’s been a great horse and I understand he probably still wants to race and is performing.
At 11 years old and over 1.5m in prize money I think he’s done enough. I would think it’s time for him to be relaxing in a paddock eating grass for the rest of his days.
Thoughts?
I was surprised to see Rock Magic for another prep a few weeks ago. He’s been a great horse and I understand he probably still wants to race and is performing.
At 11 years old and over 1.5m in prize money I think he’s done enough. I would think it’s time for him to be relaxing in a paddock eating grass for the rest of his days.
Thoughts?
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If Rock Magic keeps performing at his age its because he wants to. You can't force a horse to keep trying and perform, especially at the top level.
What irks me is when a horse keeps getting sent round when they clearly don't have what it takes to be competitive. There's one in the Railway that springs to mind and he's 3 years Rock Magic's junior!
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Then i saw its last run and i must say i got that completely wrong. Still clearly loving its racing life so no issues with it racing on.
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While he is still racing well let him do what he has known for a long time now..
*bet he runs another cracker tomorrow in a pretty warm field, place prospects are strong again from a decent draw.
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