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09-15-2006, 09:58 AM
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Well said
Bold Brooklyn:
Great post. Did Forego ever miss a race - at least once a month under 130 pounds or more? I read that the average horse makes 7 starts per year... Yes, it makes sense to space races and yes an extra week off probably is beneficial but why can't we get 9-10 starts per year? Horses are being ruined by these early 2 year old sales which a horse runs 11 seconds per 1/8 mile and their knees aren't even closed yet. The horse then starts in April in Keeneland in MSW races and we never hear about them again after they are 3... I don't know if the breeding has anything to do with it or not. The predominant Mr. Prospector - Northern Dancer outcross which appears in over 90% of horses bred today may or may not contribute to speed and the lack of durability.... PSH
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