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Originally Posted by Lemon Drop Husker
How about a very long and hard look at breeding?
This is well beyond being just a track problem.
This filly was a 2nd generation Indian Charlie who ran a grand total of 5 career races; and never ran a race after the Kentucky Derby. Her immediate sire is Indian Gods who was 0 for 6 lifetime.
It is no secret we've had decades long breeding for speed over soundness.
Simply look at Justify who ran 6 career races over a 112 day period and goes straight to the breeding shed for $150K a shot.
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Would horse racing be healthier if the Triple Crown wasn't as important as it was? All this breeding is geared towards quick 3 year old speed it seems.
