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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind
That makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.....but you knew that.
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I look at this from a different angle.
Of course a horse doesn't need to be the 2yo champ to win the TC as their have been a number or near misses. However, when a 2yo champ makes it to the Belmont with a shot, they have all proved to be exceptional horses. Those exceptional 2yo champs have a record of 6 wins and 1 loss...that loss being Spectacular Bid.
The other 27 horses that went to Belmont with a shot at the TC that weren't 2yo champs has produced 5 winners, with a number of near misses.
The fact there have only been 7 was surprising to me.