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| View Poll Results: What factors have negatively impacted racehorse careers most? | |||
| Weakening of the breed overall |
  
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36 | 40.91% |
| Training methods |
  
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31 | 35.23% |
| Lasix and similar medication reliance |
  
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21 | 23.86% |
| Owner economics |
  
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22 | 25.00% |
| Trainer statistic/client awareness |
  
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18 | 20.45% |
| Under-racing/training of 2yo's |
  
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14 | 15.91% |
| Over-racing/training of 2yo's |
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7 | 7.95% |
| Track surfaces/Ambient backstretch conditions |
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1 | 1.14% |
| Campaign decisions based on 'bounce' theory |
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18 | 20.45% |
| Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 88. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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12-03-2010, 06:54 AM
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"Do We Need a Sturdier Racehorse?"
If you've listened to ATR the last few days, we've been asking guests for their interpretations of the themes Bill Finley addressed in his excellent and extensive 'Do We Need a Sturdier Racehorse?' piece for Thoroughbred Daily News. The questions raised by Finley focus around why racehorses today appear less sound, or perhaps more directly, less capable of hearty campaigns. Essentially, the question is asked "Why is a 5 or 6 start season and 8-12 start career typical for today's 'best' horses?"
Here is the pdf: http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com...0Racehorse.pdf It's a fascinating topic that has no one 'correct' answer... Has breeding weakened the thoroughbred? Are training methods to blame? Under or Over training/racing of young horses? Lasix and other medication reliance? Track surfaces? Bloodstock or Horse Owner economics? Trainer statistical awareness and effect? Sheet figure 'bounce' philosophy? Please read Finley's piece, vote in the poll and share your extended thoughts. I think it's as important a discussion as there is regarding the game currently.
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