Being a typiclal, misinformed yank, I thrive on speed ratings...Here I need Beyers, there, I need Oz figures. I figure that our obsession with breeding for speed is the reason the horses in the U.S. are not as durable as Aussie horses. We figure a sprinter needs at least a week's rest between races, and stayers 3 weeks rest. Aussie runners make that thinking look foolish with their frequent outings, and seldom does one see any Aussie horse "break down".

Regards,

Glenn

[ This Message was edited by: TheAvenger on 2004-03-26 15:26 ]