Okay, I was operating under the notion that the champion horse had been retired from his racing career, and his remaining value lied in his stud service? In other words, his further contributions were to be made in passing along those trophy, or champion genetics to another generation....just like that trophy deer is doing.

I wouldn't put that horse down simply because he was done racing, anymore than I would kill that trophy deer...do they not still have value, and much to offer, by way of sharing their trophy genetics?

Simpler answer to the scenario posed by RAH? Never. I wouldn't race the horse. Too much value in those genetics.

Last edited by sprkplug; 11/20/14 01:51 PM. Reason: afterthought
"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"

If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1)
And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1)
Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT?
PB answer: It depends.