How can anyone judge how weak this crop really is when we are only half way through the 3 yo season? Game Winner has yet to run back and could prove to be an immense talent at 9F and under. Tacitus has looked pretty damn good imo and if he continues to race should win multiple graded races at classic distances. Mr. Money has blossomed and destroyed two good fields in back to back races. Hog Creek Hustle has the looks of a damn good one turn sprinter.
Just because some of the hype horses from early in the season have recently disappointed doesn’t mean this is a weak crop. Lots of these horses have yet to reach peak physical maturity.
In addition, I think some parity is a good thing for this sport, and all other sports for that matter.
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