Are all the best horses concentrated in just a few individuals' hands? Might have to ask Robert Reich to analyze this.
Marsalis, trained by Steve Asmussen is by Curlin...trained by Steve Asmussen, out of Hot Dixie Chick, a Spinaway winner...trained by Steve Asmussen, the dam is a half-sister to KY Derby winner Always Dreaming...trained by Todd Pletcher.
Momentous, trained by Todd Pletcher is by Speightstown...trained by Todd Pletcher, the second dam Dance Quietly, a stakes winner...trained by Todd Pletcher, the second dam is a half-sister to Quiet Giant, the dam of HOY Gun Runner...trained by Steve Asmussen.
Earlier on this thread there was a bet about whether the race would shade 1:10. It went in 9 and change.
The same figure (10) may apply to how many total career starts each colt ultimately makes...
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