Next Wave of Three Year Olds

Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

Now that they don't have to worry about training for real racehorse distances (10f or more), these trainers can concentrate on all the graded sprints and miler races to build the horses' reputations for future stud careers. sorry if I sound cynical, but that's the way horses are handled these days.

All of the money is in breeding today. The graded sprints aren't necessarily that great for future stud fees, but the 8F and 9F races sure are.