Post by S u N f r O s t ~ on Dec 30, 2013 0:28:09 GMT -5
Hey guys!
I just wanted to point out that prospect races ARE NOT ACTUAL RACES. There are just for fun and have absolutely no bearing on a horse's future record AT ALL. Workouts DO NOT COUNT in prospect races and YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO WORKOUTS for prospect races. Prospect races are judged based on pedigree, personality, likeability, overall racing style, overall profile, etc. They are for fun! In fact, when I judge prospect races I don't even factor in past performances. My judging is based purely on who I like.
So, when your horse doesn't do well in a prospect race, take note that it doesn't matter! Just accept the result and move on! Don't bother asking for feedback unless you're asking how a horse's overall profile can be improved to make him/her a stronger two year old contender. If you want to ask for feedback simply because the horse didn't do very well in the race...wrong motivation. Ask feedback as though asking for an evaluation and prepping for the juvenile season. Treat prospect races as test runs to preen your horse's profiles to make them as strong as possible for the new year.
Capish? Now let's get back to having fun! If anybody has any comments, please reply here.
I just wanted to point out that prospect races ARE NOT ACTUAL RACES. There are just for fun and have absolutely no bearing on a horse's future record AT ALL. Workouts DO NOT COUNT in prospect races and YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO WORKOUTS for prospect races. Prospect races are judged based on pedigree, personality, likeability, overall racing style, overall profile, etc. They are for fun! In fact, when I judge prospect races I don't even factor in past performances. My judging is based purely on who I like.
So, when your horse doesn't do well in a prospect race, take note that it doesn't matter! Just accept the result and move on! Don't bother asking for feedback unless you're asking how a horse's overall profile can be improved to make him/her a stronger two year old contender. If you want to ask for feedback simply because the horse didn't do very well in the race...wrong motivation. Ask feedback as though asking for an evaluation and prepping for the juvenile season. Treat prospect races as test runs to preen your horse's profiles to make them as strong as possible for the new year.
Capish? Now let's get back to having fun! If anybody has any comments, please reply here.
