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Originally Posted by PalaceOfFortLarned
Feels like we are on the precipice of a complete change in the Kentucky Derby trail.
The US crop isn't the sold and old gold of decades past. Supposedly elite horses bred in 'Merica struggle to run 4 races a year.
Seeing a trend of trainers running on turf early, switching to dirt to make a run. Can't disallow the AW horses either, and toss in the more stamina breds from Japan and the next 10 years will be interesting.
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I agree with this statement. It seems to be a trend that if a horse gets good, either from the TC races or just races in general, it usually retires after four races or less and goes to the breeding shed.
I hope we can see more of a mix from the Internationals coming in the TC, not just in the Derby race (also Preakness and Belmont Stakes too!). Japan is dominating the horse racing world as we know it, so why not ship some of their best here to race with ours?
