who will retire first, and why?

[Pedigree Ann]

being a son of an internationally respected and desirable stallion like Danzig, Hard Spun is the biggest candidate for early retirement. If he had won the Derby or Preakness, the next stone-bruise might have been enough. But he needs a major G1 triumph on his CV before he goes to stud - the Belmont, Travers, JC Gold Cup, etc.; they'll keep going at least until he has one of these.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

being a son of an internationally respected and desirable stallion like Danzig, Hard Spun is the biggest candidate for early retirement. If he had won the Derby or Preakness, the next stone-bruise might have been enough. But he needs a major G1 triumph on his CV before he goes to stud - the Belmont, Travers, JC Gold Cup, etc.; they'll keep going at least until he has one of these.

Although he's not a sprinter in the traditional sense, I wouldn't be suprised to see the connections of Hard Spun cut him back to 7F and take a run at the King's Bishop next out