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Originally Posted by Cardus
Lukas aside, the increased number of poorly placed horses in Triple Crown events is more attributable to the increased say owners have in determining their horses' races. Old-time trainers -- like Nerud, who told his owners that if they wanted to stable with him, it was his way or no way -- wouldn't indulge owners who merely want to have a box on a big day.
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I dont know if this is as certain as you are making it to be.
For instance if Nerud was having this discussion in the first place, doesnt it mean that some owners at least thought they had enuf pull to insist on it? IF it was such a foregone conclusion then why would Nerud have to tell this to his owner?
Or take the case of Majestic Prince in the Belmont that was pure owner driven. That was 1969 probably the same approx. time as they Nerud story. Need to do some more research on this before it looks like a viable theory.