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Originally Posted by kgar311
I really dont understand some of these posts??? Ive read through alot and all I see is people saying the crop sucks. In february? I bet there are some horses out there (at least 5 or 6 ) that havent even run a race yet that will make it to the derby. Few years ago I had no idea who Barbaro was until he won the derby. Then there was Bernardini after that. Theres always a huge scramble to get the graded money under these horses belts early to get to the Derby, most horses arent ready. Then the big guns start to emerge. With Pyro and War Pass heading the trail I see an exciting campaign to the derby this year.
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i agree. these trainers sit on horses now. the "baby your horse" angle is played all over the place. frankly i think no conclusions can be made yet. the crop with Barbaro and Bernardini stunk. after Barbaros tragedy Bernardini won the travers and other races by default, thats why Invasor handed his a$$ to him in the BC. john wards travers starter that year raced in a non winners of 2 a couple weeks ago at GP and was up the track. i would wait a few months before passing judgement. with the fact that these horses retire after 3 doesn't help. the potential is never reached and the older division is usually weak . when they move up to the BC classic theres not much to compare too. they got to make horse racing about winning not breeding. these rich owners back in the day used to run for pride and bragging rights, not whos going to write the biggest check in november.