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Originally Posted by Spalding No!
It could also mean that today's horses aren't allowed to progress into peak performance levels
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You are probably correct that since some horses are more lightly raced and retire sooner, we aren't getting to see their peak performances (with American Pharoah again being the perfect example).
That makes me a little uncomfortable though.
It doesn't really explain why MSW and NW1 ALW horses at major tracks tend to be faster now even though Grade 1 winners tend to be slower.
If the trainers are cranking them up faster and sooner, you'd think they'd also peak sooner.