Not particularly in favor of this, especially since the Japan pool would be a separate one and North American players derive no benefit, but this is a much better solution for attracting a horse from there than the guaranteed spot that CD if offering for the Derby. Just the fact that the 4th-place finisher from the 2-year-old race could get a Derby spot without accomplishing anything more if those who finish above him on their separate "Japan road" don't want to run for roses is beyond objectionable.
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