Gural: Support Up The Credit

Published: December 28, 2011 10:38 am EST

On December 22, the owners of 2011 Pepsi North America Cup victor Up The Credit announced that the son of Western Terror will breed and race in 2012. Now, Jeff Gural, arguably the biggest proponent of keeping racing's stars on track, has commented on the decision

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To view the announcement in regard to Up The Credit's plans for 2012, click here.

“Up The Credit’s return to the races will provide racing fans the opportunity to watch a major stakes-winning three-year-old compete for another season, rather than disappear into the breeding shed,” Gural has been quoted as saying, via release. “I applaud their (the connections of Up The Credit) decision and am hopeful that others will consider continuing to race their top horses while breeding them in the future.

"We encourage breeders to support Up The Credit as it shows that the Jamiesons recognize the current model of retiring our best three-year-olds is not working and we need to take some chances for the long term benefit of the industry.”

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