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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

A lot of it would depend on who the owner is. So much of what is done on the Triple Crown trail is under the microscope and some owners actually listen to some of the free advice that is given to them.
If I was the owner and could do what I wanted (assuming I could not sell the horse which I almost assuredly would do if I owned him) I may use the Fair Grounds route with a final prep in one of the logical spots (Wood, BG, AK, SA Derby). But a lot depends on what the horse did as a 2 yo. and when and where he last raced. If I could not train him myself I'm not sure who I would send him to. It would not be a trainer that has 4 other derby horses though. I would prefer that my horse get plan A and not have to play second fiddle to another horse.

The more I here some of your ideas the more I respect you.Like your idea of selling a young horse to make a nice profit in stead of tking the gamble of winning or even running the Derby. Im sure that you realy like the game but you approach it as turning a profit as a measuring stick for success. While Im sure you would like a derby winner. You dont appear to feel the need to do this to be a success. I might be talking out of place and reading someting into your reply. Your search for a trainer would it be a trainer such as Cody Autry or would you seek someone higher profile and more experienced?