AboutDon Boddie Expertise All aspects of the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry in New Zealand. I race thoroughbreds and am the Marketing Manager for a NZ racing club.If I don`t know the answer to your question I know someone who does!
Experience 15 years in the racing industry. Currently working for a racing club.
Expert: Don Boddie Date: 6/2/2002 Subject: Are 3-year olds the best?
Question Hi--
The most-reknowned American horse races are the triple-crown races for three-year olds.
Is the age of three the prime for a race horse? Put another way: are most track and world records held by three-year-olds.
Many thanks,
Steve
nighttrain@nyc.rr.com
Answer Hi Steve,
What a good question. Normally I would have an answer for you but on this occassion, I think I might do a bit more research before answering.
In most well developed racing countries, 3yr olds are a glamour group but I think it is unlikely that they hold more world records than any other age group aside from age group races. I suspect their record beyond 2000m would not be as good as older horses however I will find out and reply to your email address.
Regards,
Don Boddie
roadshow@paradise.net.nz
