Why were Curlin's racing silks different in the Arkansas Derby?

Question

Because usually they're that dark red and gold color.

And in the race they were green and yello with a different design on it. Why?

Heres pictures...

-the first on is his normal racing silk

-the second one is the one he used in the AK Derby

http://search.msn.com/images/results.aspx?q=curlin%20race%20horse&FORM=QBIR&mkt=en-US#focal=1022aa5f7b8ecdcf33ca7af2c0a7ed91&furl=http%3A%2F%2Feur.news1.yimg.com%2Feur.i1.yimg.com%2Feur.yimg.com%2Fng%2Fsp%2Fap_photo%2F20070318%2Fall%2Fl2426525.jpg

http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=38431

Answer 1

Because his ownership interests had changed prior to the Rebel, when he was owned wholly by Midnight Cry Stables.

from NTRA:

The husky Curlin was reportedly purchased privately for more than $3 million and is now owned by Stonestreet Stables, George Bolton, Padua Stables and Midnight Cry Stables following his 12 3/4-length maiden triumph in his first start at seven furlongs Feb. 3 at Gulfstream Park. Transferred by his new connections to Asmussen from Helen Pitts' stable, the chestnut colt was sent off as the narrow second choice in the field of nine.

Now, neither of those silks in the pictures you linked is Midnight Cry's colors.  Check picture of Einstein in the link below.  Midnight Cry is blue/black.  So I am assuming that since the ownership group is a partnership, perhaps they are rotating through the individual silks for each member of the owning syndicate?  Just a guess...

Answer 2

The first silks (in the Rebel) were those of Jess Jackson's Stonestreet Stables (I'm pretty sure, I know he has red wine color on his silks, being that he's a wine mogul) and the colors in the Arky Derby were those of Padua Stables (I'm 100% sure of that).  They would have come up with an agreement in the sale as to whose silks would be worn and when, or a different rotation.  It will be interesting to see whose are on his back during the Derby.  Silks to many owners are a pride thing, so I'm sure a few bucks were thrown around the table to decide whose would be on in the Derby (if he was to make it, which now we know he will, barring any setbacks).

Answer 3

Different owner.