Dummies Question - 3 Furlong Workouts

[Danzig]

i think there are different reasons for a short work like that.
one can be with a horse either just starting training, or a horse returning to training after a layoff. trainers don't typically look for a timed work of more than 3 f right away.
another can be if they have a horse that they're trying to take the edge off.
another can be if they're trying to put some speed into a horse. guess it just depends on what you see in their overall work pattern, and compare it to the race conditions you're capping for.