The future of Rich Enuff hangs precariously in the balance, as to which direction it will take.

After Saturday’s dismal performance in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes there are serious decisions to be considered as to his future.

It appears quite obvious he is a different horse to what we knew 12 months ago, the transition period from a three year old colt to a four year old stallion is noticeable.

Off the scene for almost a year through injury has created another problem that is not going to go away.

Formerly he could be led off a piece of string, that has all changed now, he needs two handlers to lead him in the paddock, plus he gave trouble at the start at Caulfield and threw his trainer, Ken Keys, into the rose bushes at Flemington.

In reality he was off the racing scene for far too long, it may have been a gamble that has back fired.

Had he won the Caulfield Guineas last year a stud career looked assured, Woodside Park Stud, at Tylden, invested in the horse as a potential sire.

A narrow defeat has cost him that precious Group1, the chances of seeing him returning to that level are looking pretty remote, the bird may have flown.

Had he won the Guineas he could have commanded a five figure sum as a service fee that could now be halved?

Group1 is the all important factor now when looking to mate a mare; the owner will overlook her short comings, but never the sire.

Rich Enuff