Johnny, Curlin had two starts and ran in the Derby. I think it gets into the Ownership. Or the group. Nothing against the Starlight bunch but they are in it to win some big races and flip them over for a solid Stallion Fee. They buy 12-15 a year for $500K-$750k per and just need ONE to hit.

Repole owns Fierceness himself. Just like Jess Jackson and Stonestreet with Curlin. Winstar needs Stallion revenue. So does Spendthrift. Small time groups that hit the Lottery with a real runner are going to Retire them early. Unfortunately about 80% of the people who own horses will retire and cash out early instead of racing them.