"He beat nothing"

[Danzig]

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.