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Old 06-29-2007, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Zippy Chippy

I also find it odd that a horse would be retired after its sophomore season when it is a known fact that many horses are still developing as a three-year old. Look at how many horses became serious contenders after turning four. It seems to me that a number of horses that are retired after three are missing out on a possibly stronger year at four. If black type does increase the amount of a horse's stud fee, why not give the horse a chance to earn more black type by running him at four?
Good point. Look at this years older horse division. You dont have to be much faster than a solid $75k claimer to be competitive in Graded company.
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