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Originally Posted by jpops757
A very large bunch of 4yr olds that will be running in stakes races that there owners and or trainers think they are so special that hey dont even consider trying to progress through the conditions. Go back and look at the colts on the derby trail last year . So many dropped of the list after some early problems , without proving there inability. As we see some that fit in this catagory are even bypassing there 4yr old year and going to the shed to make there money. Such a crazy assumption. Sometimes it looks as if all they need is "POTENTIAL" . Keeping them racing is to much of a gamble. Hard for a plaino horse player to understand. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ rules.
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At 3, once you get the NW1x there are not many options but stakes vs. 3yo's or NW2x vs older. At Belmont or Saratoga or even CD those allowances against older NW2x stock can be pretty tough. It may be easier to go into stakes, run for bigger money and possibly even win his amajor contender stubs his toe. Look at Jazil's race on Friday. It's a 3upNW2x and his last race was a win in the BELMONT. He's eligible so he's there. These types pop up in abundance over the summer months.