Curlin

[JDank34]

Originally Posted by miraja2

I guess it just seems to me like you are underestimating the value of winning a TC race. These three races are - along with the BC - the biggest races in the sport. If the connections of their horse feel the horse is healthy and has a shot.....why not take it?
I guess what I am saying is that I don't think competing in the TC races ruined the career of horses like Point Given, Afleet Alex, Empire Maker, and Jazil......but if I am wrong and it did ruin the rest of their career......it was still worth it.

totally disagree. the Kentucky Derby is the biggest race for a 3 year old. I fyou are talking about making a stallion out of Curlin the Preakness is WAY down the list. KY Derby, BC, Met Mile and Travers are tops by far. Just the same for the fillies. Ask any breeder with a quality broodmare band and a quality racing age filly and see if he/she wants to win the KY Oaks or The Alabama...I am sure The Alabama is the answer. Just because the TC races recieve the TV exposure does not mean they make a stallion for commercial breeding, and are therefore The Preakness is not anywhere near one of the most important races for the ownership of Curlin.