It's better to regret selling than regret not selling. Seven figures for a gelding when you own the dam and most of the siblings is an easy sell. Even if (IF) he comes out and wins the Caulfield Guineas and the Kiwi next year you'd still struggle to be mad that you sold.
Sat in there MANY a time myself. NOT in 1943 however. Or even 1953, 1963, or even 1973. But late 70's through the 80's, 90's and early noughties, but rarely since then and several years now since I set foot in the place at all.
The old stand looks depressingly dilapidated & empty. Getting rid of it will at least give the space purpose again. It can only help improve the aesthetics of the park.
For me this is a classic case of forgetting who came 2nd or 3rd in some key races. If I had been asked, prior to their announcement, who Hilal was I would not have been able to answer the question.
This video on the GW site gives a summary of Hilal's important races..
https://www.gwstud.com/hilal-race-summary
Nz is involved
https://worldpool.hkjc.com/raceday-detail.aspx?id=20240330a&b_cid=EWWPRT1E_WSS_WorldPool-2022_05
and overnight with Dubai
https://worldpool.hkjc.com/raceday-detail.aspx?id=20240330c
Your business premise is sound but how many chances do they get . They have been going backwards for decades whilst TB's and even the Hounds have literally lapped them in terms of all important turnover/profits . How long will/should HRNZ continue to subsidise them at the expense of other profitable clubs?
The thread refers to a 'promising horse'. A second and a win from two races doesn't neccessarily suggest anything more than promising. $1m in the hand speaks volumes.
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