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Originally Posted by Antitrust32
Lets play 20 questions.
Speaking of workouts, Isnt this Curlin's third workout since the preakness? I am probably not correct, but isnt that unusual for a horse to do who has competed in the derby and preakness (in recent times). I mean he didnt win the Derby but still ran hard and finished 3rd, and had a huge race in the preakness in a record-tying time. Didnt Smarty Jones have just one workout in between the preakness and belmont? And funny cide had only one (huge blowout). How bout Afleet alex? Did he have zero works and just that strong 3 mile gallop before the Belmont.
So, Curlin has had three workouts. What Does that say about him? I think it means he's ready to rock and roll.
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Antitrust,
I'm not an expert on this at all.
I'll just say that different trainers have different methods.
The main goal is to get the horse ready for the conditions, factor in distance and running style, and keep the horse fit (not hurt or too stressed).
H Allen Jerkens and Jim J usually put wind sprints in their mix close to race day. Others opt to go for longer and easier.
Again, I'm no expert. I'm trying to see what the successful ones do.
On a side note, I agree with you about Curlin. I'll watch what happens with Hard Spun. HS will need something to boost endurance, as a mile and a half is lots longer than his last when he struggled.
I don't know anything about how Digger is training up to this.
We'll see.