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Originally Posted by SniperSB23
At 8 weeks out they would draw horses from everywhere who would then go split up for the final preps. At 5 weeks out they are just going to split the pool of horses even further off from the other major preps which means weaker pools for everyone. They'll never get G1 status from that. At 8 weeks out they could draw a great field each year with that purse increase.
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In 2003, the purse was $750k and the race was run on March 9th, putting eight weeks before the Derby. The field included Funny Cide, Peace Rules, Kafwain, and Badge of Silver.
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Still trying to outsmart me, aren't you, mule-skinner? You want me to think that you don't want me to go down there, but the subtle truth is you really don't want me to go down there!
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