I don't have 2008 charts in front of me but I had Kensei at a decent price last summer and when I see the charts I'll be reminded of others. After all alot of the maidens will have 3 or 4 "top juvie trainers" represented.
I like P3's and P4's so I need to find trainers with winning profiles, not guys that hit the board. I'd rather be alive to Todd or Steve in a baby race than Eddie. If the issue is MDCL at Saratoga, don't overlook the Chief. Jerkens' Smokume paid for a great evening out at the Spa a few years back after a MDCL win. Like Kelly Kip a decade earlier, Smokume became GRADED WINNER.
The key is to spot trends early and pounce. Todd, for example often starts Saratoga with guns blazing, then runs through his stock and hits a lull during weeks 3-4. Then some of his opening week stock is ready to come back. (Mind you a lull for Todd often means winning with 1 of 5 rather than 1 of 4.)
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