Curlin & the Classic

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Originally Posted by Smooth Operator

2006 is a perfect example when the very nice 3yo Bernardini couldn't hang in the stretch with the older, high-quality Invasor.

That's a terrible example of a generally true situation. Perhaps Affirmed vs. Seattle Slew or Spectacular Bid vs. Affirmed would have been accurate examples.

Bernardini ran a better race than Invasor that day and lost due to a very premature move. Given similar trips, Bernardini would have won.