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Originally Posted by f2tornado
In 2005 there were 35,050 foals. That figure sank to 20,850 in 2015 and 2016. That's a 40% drop. It might explain the general lack of star power in recent years. It easily explains the ever shrinking field sizes in races not named the Kentucky Derby... and the talent is watered down in that event. No wonder it's been a chalkfest. I suspect it also makes it easier for a standout like AP or Justify to win the Triple Crown.
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Undoubtedly. I've heard this same argument used (foal crop size) against Man o' War and there is definitely some merit there.
