Ebony Flyer doubtful July runner!

Mr Greek why the hard feelings?

I'm not sure about the July distance, but I think this filly could stay a bit further than a mile. In my opinion she was tops over a mile when her breathing capacity was severely impeded, so that just says we haven't gotten to the bottom of how good she is, or how far she can stay.

Barry Irwin Wrote:

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> Here is a difference between racing in the U. S.
> and S. A.
>
> Because it was decided not to run Ebony Flyer in
> the Durban July, many fans are disappointed the
> filly will not take her chance in the country's
> premier race. Some fans have been waiting for her
> to stretch out over ground and challenge the top
> middle distance stars in South Africa. They wonder
> why the connections will not allow her this
> opportunity, especially since she is in form at
> present.
>


> In America, if a filly that had never raced beyond
> a mile and was coming off a sprint was sent 2200m
> against the top older males in the country, the
> hue and cry coming from racing fans would reach
> dizzying heights, as the connections would be
> cited for abuse and egotism in equal parts.
>
> So in SA, the decision is met with disappointment,
> while in the US it would be met with horor.
>
> I find this difference to be interesting.

Shit I must be American!

Garden Province will be her last race. Then she meets Mr. Trippi.

Scotia that was very thoughtful of Justin re the update.

Past Master is a son of Jet Master won over 1200m then went on to win the Met
Me thinks Ebony Flyer a daughter of Jet Master may be able to do the same espacially now that her problems have been sorted out
Perhaps Jackson is just too strong a contender to win the July !

She is a top horse, would of been great seeing her against the boys in open company over 1600
all the best for the garden province

KReddy Wrote:

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> She is a top horse, would of been great seeing her
> against the boys in open company over 1600
> all the best for the garden province


I believe she has met the boys in open company as a 3 YEAR OLD in the Queen's plate...and ran 3rd, with only about 40% capacity to breath.

No doubt in my mind she is a super freak, super freak, she's super freaky

Trippi would be so lucky

Zarakova, Sea the Stars etc we are always looking to breed the perfect racehorse, even if we have it :S

Barry, IF she didn't have breathing problems would you have run her overseas?? (I'm presuming this is why she is going to stud)??

Yes, Greg.

She is the most talented horse we've ever owned, anywhere.

Only the good ones have the problem

@ Barry Irwin

Garden Province will be her last race. Then she meets Mr.Trippi.

Barry knowing the paddock value of Ebony Flyer, one can only guess whether she is going to be competitive in this race or if to avoid breaking down etc.{ God forbid } she will be given a soft run?
We have seen this happen to Wolf Power in his last race before stud duties where he ran unplaced inexplicibily and recently it was Val de RA, so the racing public should tread warily?