Fair question Morgan. To be frank it's purely a decision based upon the future and finances.
Alby's (Chamberlain) a good 5th grader, possibly 4th grader at his best in NSW. Maybe higher grades in weaker states.
John will confirm this. Yes I could (and I would have loved to) race on and win the occasional race in town and the provincials but I've got his 2 sisters that I'd like to breed with this year. Both should come on season at any time in the coming weeks/mmonths and to take them to the sires I wish to and to pay for whelping, rearing etc. I have to make a sacrifice somewhere and regrettably this is Alby.
It's a legit sale...at least you can talk direct to his reputable trainer in John Harris and he'll tell you everything you wish to know.
HG