The Triple Crown Isn’t Supposed to Be Easy


Hey there!

The Triple Crown was never meant to be convenient.

Three races. Five weeks. No margin for error.

It’s not supposed to suit every horse. It’s supposed to expose the ones who can’t take the heat.

But more and more, we hear calls to make the test easier. Spread the races out. Give horses more rest.

Here’s the truth:

The problem isn’t the schedule.
It’s the kind of horses we’re breeding.

This new article lays it out clearly: why the challenge matters, where the system is slipping and what smart investors can do differently.

👉 The Triple Crown Isn’t Supposed to Be Easy​

Side note: another client success. Vehemente, a filly we purchased as a weanling, just secured her second win of 2025.

Details here: Vehemente Keeps Climbing with Second Win of 2025​

Back to the point:
If we want real contenders, we have to stop softening the game and start breeding for it.

—Clark

Hi! I'm Clark Shepherd.

I offer my expertise as a bloodstock agent, sales consultant, and pedigree analyst to assist in breeding or purchasing superior thoroughbred racehorses through sound pedigree principles, horsemanship, and consistent implementation of well-designed plans. Check out the resources I offer below and sign up for my newsletter!

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