Frisky 3yo Methy Bus frolics in paddock
The third part of the interview:
BH: Newcomer Methy Bus will run in the Breeders Cup Mile?
JW: Yes. We acquired Methy Bus earlier this season from Chris Campbell over at Smokey's Stable and we're very pleased to have him.
BH: According to our records, the $3,000,000 purchase price was the largest in Otsego Farms history. Is that correct?
JW: Yes. He's a quality racer with a long projected career, so I felt he was worth the investment.
BH: Let's get back to talking about the BC Mile. How do you see the field shaping up?
JW: There are a bunch of candidates to win this race. You don't hear alot about Earth Angel, but he's very good at 8F. Isildur and the filly Lovely Star are both threats as well. Medievel Sorcerer and The Fates certainly can't be counted out either. You could bet on any of those horses to win and I wouldn't argue with you.
BH: Did you forget about Ton Of Luck?
JW: No, I just don't think he can win this race. He's 7 years old and his best days are behind him. In his prime he was about as good a combination of speed and stamina as you could get. He's still good, but he's not great anymore.
BH: And where does Methy Bus fit into this picture?
JW: He's set track records in two of his last three races and is in spectacular shape. Eight furlongs is right in his comfort zone, so I'd say he has as good a chance as anyone to win.
BH: You haven't exactly predicted a win...
JW: This is a tough race to figure, but if I didn't think he was gonna do it, I wouldn't have put that $5000 on WIN this morning.
BH: It looks like you're now three-for-three. You Know My Name, Refractor, Methy Bus. All wins?
JW: All wins baby.
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