Breeders' Cup Going for Grade 1's Again

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I dont understand why you guys care what grade a race is given. If they make the Juvy turf a grade 1 what is the impact on your life or the sport in general? Pretty much none unless you happen to own the winner. It just is not a big deal.

I also dont understand why anyone cares if the Breeders Cup wants to add races like a Turf sprint. So what if they have a million dollar turf sprint. It is not like they are taxing you with a higher takeout because of it. The result of the turf sprint should be the creation of another division of horses that may race past 3.

Very well said. I completely agree, in the grand scheme of things if you are only a bettor, whether the BC Juvenile Turf is run as a Grade I or ungraded next year means little. A full field will still almost certainly line up for the darn thing.

Also, by the way, the Summer Stakes at Woodbine on the Woodbine Mile undercard has a Canadian Grade 3. Not the same as American, but still graded.

NT