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Originally Posted by 1GCFAN
It suddenly occurred to me that now days people only accept wins. 30 years ago HS fourth place finish would be judged a learning and conditioning success!
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30 years ago Hidden Scroll would have been in a first condition allowance, a second condition allowance, and a third condition allowance before tackling stakes company.
Whatever his talent-level may be, it is basically a foregone conclusion his 2019 campaign (and possibly his career) will be over before the end of the year if they move forward on the Derby trail. If he does make out at 4 it won't be for too long.
Curlin might be the only horse with a similar beginning to his career that was able to see out one--never mind two--full campaigns.
If you wanna give some leeway, Seeking The Gold saw out a full 3yo campaign (but made only 2 starts at 4), but technically, he started once as a 2yo.
