Foreign horses need longer prep time for big races
George Widener argues foreign entries rarely win when shipped weeks before races. He cites Mead owbrook, Sor teado and Shannon II as examples of how proper lead time boosts form, with three weeks to six months ahead suggested for real readiness.
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