From the introduction of TG's BC seminar and other TG promotional language, paraphrased - Thoroughbred race horses are not machines. They have form cycles that is why we put our data on a graph.

A Little later, the BC comes at the end of a year long season of racing many horses wear down resulting in a significant percentage of off figures. including two y/o's. Many trainers have noticed this phenomena resulting in extra rest coming into this weekend.

Hindsight is as we know 20/20 but is 3/1 on running a sixth straight -3[sup]3[/sup] in a row smart? I read where he was rank in the early part of the race looks like the iron horse finally went off form. I hope we see him again next year. Turf may have merit.