Just seen that Spion Kop was not even the best middle distance colt in his own stable and was rated one of the worst Derby winners in the 20th Century (along with Aboyeur)
. What d'you think?Erm, think I could manage a learned Cyclonic-style essay on Spion Kop, but I honestly don't think anyone would read it. What d'you think?
I already forgot that I'd read it.I'd imagine that Darley would be keen to stand him. Cape Cross is not exactly in the first flush of youth and at the moment Golden Horn looks as though he would be an obvious successorAnthony Oppenheimer has announced he intends to stand GOLDEN HORN at stud in the UK, probably Newmarket. There would be a handful of contenders: Darley (possible as they own his sire), Cheveley Park (seem to prefer to stand sprinters and milers), the National Stud (no real funds of their own to purchase a colt of that calibre, but always a chance he may be leased to them) or Lanwades (strong owner/breeder ethic and recently started to expand their roster).
http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/ne...-golden-horn-to-stand-in-britain/1892807/top/