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Old 06-19-2006, 01:01 PM
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I think it is fairly new. It is the 1st leg of the grand slam of grass. The 4th leg is the BC Turf and the bonus is $5 million, so I am surprised it is not graded.

They doubled the purse from last year. I imagine it will be graded next year and the Derby will be upgraded to Grade 1.
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Old 06-19-2006, 01:05 PM
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Wasnt last years race ran under some stormy weather. If I remember correctly, there was a down pour right before the race.
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Old 06-19-2006, 01:19 PM
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Wasnt last years race ran under some stormy weather. If I remember correctly, there was a down pour right before the race.

It down poured right before the VA Derby last year.
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