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Originally Posted by NTamm1215
A juvenile champion, who has a Grade I win this year, who ran the best race in the Preakness is helplessly over-hyped?
Given all that Classic Empire accomplished as a 2YO and the way he has come to hand after a few rocky months as a 3YO I don't see how that argument can be made.
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If Classic Empire's career arc is reminiscent of any former horse I would suggest Chief's Crown.
After a futile run in the Derby and getting tagged in the Preakness, he didn't stay the Belmont trip but went on to win the Travers and the Marlboro Cup (maybe the last edition?) later on that year.