And I fully support racing in the N1X at Arlington as I see it it as the next natural progression in what this filly might be.
I'm an old fashion guy - I see the natural progression to stake competition as running though N1X, if not N2X conditions, as a progressive step to stake company. And, yet, I would always defer to my trainer to make the final decision on the company my horse keeps. As a bystander, there is no way I can be a good judge of my horse's ability or natural placement. In my trainer, I trust.
I would just hate to see the focus of our efforts shift from giving her a chance to win the best race she can for us, to running in the best race she can for her broodmare owners - know what I mean? While I completely understand the broodmare/racing ownership part of this, I can't help but wonder what our focus is? And, are the two mutually inclusive/exclusive?
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