I was actually hoping they would take that young french bloke with them to ride Starcraft was really impressed the way he hadnled the horse because he isn't the easiest horse to handle. I love what Makin has done sending the horse over to the states most other owners would have snet him straight to stud after winning in europe I beleive he is headed there after the Breeders Cup race though. I guess if your going to go you may aswell go for all the bikkies and not just half hearted he won't have any trouble with the 2000m now I don't think and the wet track won't worry him him however the dirt maybe a different proposition, but you never know if you never ever go.

All I can say is I have loved this horse since the 1st time I saw him race I always thought he was the best horse racing in Australia last year and if not for injuries that may have been proven right. I will say thank you Paul Makin for letting the world see this wonderful horse and fingers crossed he can deliver once again in his swansong the barrier won't be a help but they aren't the be all and end all.