Re: DUTROW NUTRITION PLAN (469 Views)
Posted by:
miff (IP Logged)
Date: September 17, 2004 05:02PM
Asfufh,
I believe there are many modern brilliant trainers who use the tools you have identified to improve a horse they take from an inferior horsemen/trainer.
That aside, there is no explanation for the incredible performances of horses trained by Mullins,Frankel,Dutrow,Asmussen, Oscar,Richey, Amoss, Shulman,Pletcher and a host of others, especially the claiming trainers.
After 40 years in the game, owning horses,watching 80k races,enjoying good friendships with several prominent trainers,
I have to believe there is much more than 1 or 2 % cheating, although I do not have a percentage in mind.The leading trainer in NY for many years told me to my face, 7 years ago, that the game has become a "VET" game and it was time to get out, he did.
It is interesting to note a study made by Mark Hopkins and Andy Beyer where they traced the rapid sudden increased win percentage of certain trainers to the early 1990's. Coincidence, I think not, but I respect your right to differ.
miff