Graded Races

[Bobby Fischer]

I don't know that the Arkansas is a natural grade 1.

[MaTH716]

I do not think that it matters, as long as the purse is a million dollars they will continue to draw contenders. Just like it was mentioned in the BC thread, it only matters if you own the horse. If they left the Rebel as a G3 would you still be as upset?

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Cardus

No three-year-old race before the Kentucky Derby should have Grade I status.

That makes more sense to me than anything.

[_ed_]

Originally Posted by Cardus

No three-year-old race before the Kentucky Derby should have Grade I status.

I agree with this.

[blackthroatedwind]

Me too.