Horses that don't debut until 4

[witchdoctor]

Hollycombe did not start until 5 years old. Ran 1:09 for six furlongs the first time out. (I guess they coun't catch him until he turned five and slowed down. ) He subsequently won the 1999 Del Mar Breeder's Cup Handicap(Grade 2) and was second by a neck to Kona Gold in the Grade 2 2001 Potrero Grande Breeders' Cup Handicap.

[Honu]

I think Pleasantly Perfect was 4 when he made his first start , he went on to win the Dubai World Cup and Breeders Cup along with some other graded stakes.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Honu

I think Pleasantly Perfect was 4 when he made his first start , he went on to win the Dubai World Cup and Breeders Cup along with some other graded stakes.

He made one start in May of his 3yo season and was eased before returning at 4 so technically the first race he finished was at 4.

[philcski]

The recently retired Alumni Hall was a decent G3 type who didn't start until 4. Not exactly a world beater but he did win a couple graded stakes.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by philcski

The recently retired Alumni Hall was a decent G3 type who didn't start until 4. Not exactly a world beater but he did win a couple graded stakes.

That was the Howard/Farish horse I was referring to who"s name I couldn't remember. He actually debuted at 5.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

That was the Howard/Farish horse I was referring to who"s name I couldn't remember. He actually debuted at 5.

Fresh in my mind, because in his last career start (the Fayette) i had a pick 3 live to him with a will pay of over $3,000 and he ran pretty dismally.

I saw him at Lanes End a month ago, looks good. Doubt he'll be much of a commercial success because it's hard to project someone that started at 5 having win-early sire credibility, but should have some honest runners if they give him time (which they won't.)

[Linny]

When did Wanderin Boy start? I know he had a lot of setbacks but they may have come after a few starts early. He may not be a champ but he's far better than an empty stall..

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by philcski

Fresh in my mind, because in his last career start (the Fayette) i had a pick 3 live to him with a will pay of over $3,000 and he ran pretty dismally.

I saw him at Lanes End a month ago, looks good. Doubt he'll be much of a commercial success because it's hard to project someone that started at 5 having win-early sire credibility, but should have some honest runners if they give him time (which they won't.)

Alumni Hall - he didn't run very well in his last few races, but considering that he made his debut so late, he had a very nice career. I'm frankly surprised that he's standing at Lane's End, as they already have his sire and two of his sons (Mingun and Stephen Got Even). I would think he'd be more of a regional sire; I love Indy, but I don't think AH will make in KY>

[Honu]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

He made one start in May of his 3yo season and was eased before returning at 4 so technically the first race he finished was at 4.

LOL its just funny the way that sounds. Should have seen Mandellas face after he failed to finish in that first out , he was all "Crap they paid X amount of dollars for this horse on my suggestion "

[Rupert Pupkin]

I don't think Benchmark made his first start until he was 4 years old.

[KirisClown]

Dahlia's Dreamer, a Grade 1 winner for Madeleine Paulson didnt debut until 4....