What myths can be put to rest?

[zippyneedsawin]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Well... one thing I WILL watch for is the horses coming over last minute from Keeneland. Pletcher didn't have a real final work over Churchill's surface with any of his horses (besides Sam P., right?)

Good point. But CQ had proven he liked Churchill, so getting him to train there was a big deal... maybe it was for the others though.

If it doesnt matter whether Street Sense ran a race in Feb. or not, then how can it matter whether Curlin ran a race in Dec. or not? Another myth?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by easy goer

If it doesnt matter whether Street Sense ran a race in Feb. or not, then how can it matter whether Curlin ran a race in Dec. or not? Another myth?

i think it mattered that he only had 3 lifetime starts...and of course, unless you want to overrun your horse come spring, how else is your horse going to get racing experience then to run him at two?

would more racing, more experience, and more overall fitness (physical and mental) have made the difference between a board finish and a win?

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by easy goer

If it doesnt matter whether Street Sense ran a race in Feb. or not, then how can it matter whether Curlin ran a race in Dec. or not? Another myth?

Obviously that's what you believe so why waste time arguing, the simple fact is that no horse without a two year old race has won the Derby since 1882. We've discussed the research that implies that two year old racing and training for a race is very important in a young horse's bone/muscle development so there is at least implied basis for that angle. If you can find research that applies to 3yo racing in February then that can be discussed.