Originally Posted by
brent_L
Golden Reign was slightly before my time so I can't give an opinion.
What I was getting at is that I have yet to see the best 2/3yo turn out to be the best at their craft as an open class horse. Courage was very good but I don't believe he was a cut above in open class and Divisive & SS don't fit that criteria either IMO. Others that immediately come to mind who failed to replicate their juvenile dominance are Lombo PW, Captain Joy & Sushi. Just saying (in my time) it seems nigh on impossible to be the 'best' after dominating as a young horse. Here's hoping FTStars can buck the trend.