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Originally Posted by Downthestretch55
Many two year olds are already on the track.
And, I think that's pushing them.
The 2yo race to watch is the one at Saratoga during the last week of the meet.
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I've posted this before ... but it's worth repeating ...
... in the 1940's, 1950's, and 1960's there were 26 champions who made their first starts as 2YOS in February, March, or April. Of the 26 ... only one ... Hail To Reason ... had a career that was shortened by injury.
There isn't any sport where successful professionals didn't begin to play against serious competition as kids. It's no different for horses. If a horse is going to be an accomplished professional ... he must start learning the trade early.
This lesson has been largely lost ... but with the frequent breakdowns of lightly-raced and lately-raced horses ... maybe someone will re-learn it.