It Is I

[Messenger]

Does this stallion still stand at Mountain View stud - he is not listed on the HRA's stallion page. Notched up 2 winners at Melton tonight

[gutwagon]

Kevin, this stallion was given away for free by Mountain view because of his poor fertility . He was thought to be sterile . I have heard that his new owner put him in the paddock with his mares and he got most of them in foal. I have also heard he will be serving a few mares this season.
I saw the "Free to good home" add on the "Trading Ring" myself so I know that is true. As for the rest, it came from reliable sources but I can't guarantee it .

[Messenger]

Thanks Rick, sounds like It Is I pulled a shifty and got his own paddock and harem to cover naturally :D

[Richard prior]

Do you remember It is I racing Kev??? He was a pretty smart performer and I'm pretty sure that he came back from a broken leg and won a few more races.

[Gtrain]

I still believe if he gets out he beats Be Good Johnny in the miracle mile. Beautiful pacer, tonnes of speed just plagued by injury. Would have been a demon on Menangle.

[Richard prior]

I remember that one clearly Grant as I backed him, The 2 leaders tore out of the gate and he had trouble with the first corner and i was hoping he could leave BGJ posted, But not to be, Very good horse.

[Messenger]

It was during one of my periods away from the game Rich but I am trying to find a replay.
I have even fired off an 'ASK SAM' to find out why the NSW site does not have an honour roll like the Vic site - where you can see replays of their Gp 1 races
Even if they only have them for the last decade like Vic has - that MM just falls in

[Gtrain]

All available here Kevin,
http://www.haroldpark.com.au/mmile_replays.html

[Njcstables]

Kevin, this stallion was given away for free by Mountain view because of his poor fertility . He was thought to be sterile . I have heard that his new owner put him in the paddock with his mares and he got most of them in foal. I have also heard he will be serving a few mares this season.
I saw the "Free to good home" add on the "Trading Ring" myself so I know that is true. As for the rest, it came from reliable sources but I can't guarantee it .

Yeah that is mostly right Rick. The horse did go sterile and at one stage was given away to a young guy who tried putting him the paddock with some mares however I'm not aware that he got any in foal or even if they were registered. Would have to check the stallion records with hrv. He is however now owned by former trainer David Murphy who has said he would like to try and put him in the paddock with some of his own mares and see what happens. It is a shame because he is getting some nice horses around from book of mares that were not 'a grade' quality.
As for his performance on the track, Rich and Grant, that miracle mile was the only time he missed a place in his career and he was very unlucky. He didn't break his leg rich but after winning 5/5 as a 2yo he got an infection in a rear fetlock that he almost died from, started his 3yo season late as a result and won his first 4 before got beaten in Vic derby, mainly because he was behind the eight ball fitness wise. He then won Caduseus cup the week later but bowed his tendon in the race. Won a legends mile when he came back, 4th in miracle mile, 2nd in another legends mile and melton plate(to Robin Hood) and broke down again.
My involvement with the murphys over many years I've seen some very good horses but he was the best in my opinion and could have been anything but for injury/illness.

[Messenger]

Great info thanks Nathan

[Richard prior]

Yeah that is mostly right Rick. The horse did go sterile and at one stage was given away to a young guy who tried putting him the paddock with some mares however I'm not aware that he got any in foal or even if they were registered. Would have to check the stallion records with hrv. He is however now owned by former trainer David Murphy who has said he would like to try and put him in the paddock with some of his own mares and see what happens. It is a shame because he is getting some nice horses around from book of mares that were not 'a grade' quality.
As for his performance on the track, Rich and Grant, that miracle mile was the only time he missed a place in his career and he was very unlucky. He didn't break his leg rich but after winning 5/5 as a 2yo he got an infection in a rear fetlock that he almost died from, started his 3yo season late as a result and won his first 4 before got beaten in Vic derby, mainly because he was behind the eight ball fitness wise. He then won Caduseus cup the week later but bowed his tendon in the race. Won a legends mile when he came back, 4th in miracle mile, 2nd in another legends mile and melton plate(to Robin Hood) and broke down again.
My involvement with the murphys over many years I've seen some very good horses but he was the best in my opinion and could have been anything but for injury/illness.
Thanks for the correction Nathan, Must have been reading about another horse. No doubt what so ever about his ability and i hope it works out for David.

[Zanzi_Bromac]

It is I certainly could have been anything barring injury.


His win over Sokyola in the legends mile is most memorable for mine. His sprint was unbelievable.


Nathan, what's your top 5 from the Murphy stables? How do you rate Pass the Mustard?

[Richard prior]

Glad you brought him up Adam, He was another Fav of mine.

[Njcstables]

It is I certainly could have been anything barring injury.


His win over Sokyola in the legends mile is most memorable for mine. His sprint was unbelievable.

Nathan, what's your top 5 from the Murphy stables? How do you rate Pass the Mustard?

Hi Adam, I'll have to have a think about it but Pass the Mustard would be high up the order. Unfortunately Zanzi Bromac probably won't make the top 5!

[HISGEN65]

the few of his progeny I have seen are pretty good types - I have a young mare who goes super but is a moody ####..just about ready for fast work again hopefully she's grown up a bit this time in

[Richard prior]

the few of his progeny I have seen are pretty good types - I have a young mare who goes super but is a moody ####..just about ready for fast work again hopefully she's grown up a bit this time in

James, Clear you inbox mate.

[Zanzi_Bromac]

Haha, what about top 50?


Interested to see where you rate It Is I, By My Side and Pass The Mustard.


I've always watched Murphys horses, my family has had a few with him over the time (Im Stayinalive, Ip Gameofchance, Zanzi Bromac, Foldem) but certainly none that would make your top 5!

[HISGEN65]

James, Clear you inbox mate. done bud

[Richard prior]

Welcome back mate

[Njcstables]

It is I certainly could have been anything barring injury.


His win over Sokyola in the legends mile is most memorable for mine. His sprint was unbelievable.


Nathan, what's your top 5 from the Murphy stables? How do you rate Pass the Mustard?

Hi Adam, I've had a think about it and wrote down a top ten for you. The more I thought about it the more I thought how lucky I've been to have been around so many nice horses over the years. I've excluded Vanderport who would be the best performed horse the murphys have had but I was only a tiny boy when he raced.

1. It is I
2. Pass the mustard
3. By my side
4. Galway
5-10 in no particular order
Adare
Oh Carolina
Fawlty
Courtygaz
Fly the coup
Skipper trust

There's been lots of others too but I had to draw a line somewhere.

[Triple V]

It Is I...what a wonderful horse. Speed and Gait and such a good style of horse. We tried to get a really good mare of ours in foal to him but it didn't take. He had fertility issues. His sire was a bit touch and go in that department too as I recall. Not unexpected I guess. Shame he didn't get more of a go.

[Zanzi_Bromac]

Quality top 10 there. Courtygaz was one I had certainly forgotten about. Murphy sure has had some quality.


Nathan how do you see Murphs current stable, do you see any potential A Graders?


And do you know what happened to The Night Pearl? He looked to be the next stable star 12+ months ago.