I am not a huge fan of the spacing and I am not a hug fan of tradition. I think tradition gets in the way of progress (at times). But they need to do something to encourage not only larger fields but more talented fields for the Belmont and Preakness. I think the simple answer is to raise the purse to $3mm and to make it 3 weeks before the Preakness and 4 weeks before the Belmont. That is 3 races in 7 weeks which is doable. Plus add in the extra 3 weeks of rest before the Derby and you are looking at well rested and more mature horses.