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Originally Posted by bobphilo
That's probably because though the older horses have the advantage during most of the year, at some point late during the year this advantage is reversed as the 3YOs mature combined with the fact that the previous years crop is weaker than they should be because the best horses of that crop have been whisked off to stud early.
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Most horses don't peak until late 4yo or early 5yo season from what I've read. But in this sport, very few of the best are given that chance. Gun Runner and California Chrome are some recent examples, Zenyatta a little further back.
But at no point would I think the tables turn during a horse's 3yo year. The gap just gets less and less to the point more talented 3yos can win against older.
