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Old 12-04-2008, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by AeWingnut
I have observed that horses who are at the top of their game at two (War Pass) are done by three. I know there are exceptions (Street Sense)
But Curlin didn't make his first start until he was 3 and went on to have a nice career. I don't recall hearing too much about soundness being a problem for him.
don't confuse ability or precocity with durability. for every war pass, i'd imagine you'd find a macho uno. also, since war pass wasn't allowed to attempt a comeback, there's no way of knowing what else he could have done at three.
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