Thread: DRF Derby: Points standings v. Graded Earnings
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Old 03-29-2013, 02:17 PM
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They should award points according to graded stakes 3X for G1, 2X for G2 and 1X for G3. This should start with the Breeders Cup Juve and all graded stakes after. Market the Juve winner as the first in the Gate for the Derby. Then NBC Sports Network has a reality show showing all the preps leading up to the Derby. Keep the interest alive all winter.
This would be a good idea if graded sprints were excluded. Make it an 8 or 8.5 furlong minimum.

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