12/7: DeD (G3) $1MM Jackpot

[dylbert]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I have no problem with the race. I have a problem with the Derby selection criteria which gives more weight to this race than to the Wood Memorial or Santa Anita Derby.

Problem is not grading and problem is not Boyd Gaming. PROBLEM is NYRA and Magna do not put as much back into certain races. Yes, current Derby system rewards Delta Jackpot winner. But, it reward ever other graded winner as well. Should Oaklawn Park increase purses in its graded 3YO series? CDI and Louisiana Derby? Magna with key 3YO preps at Gulfstream & Santa Anita?

Hasn't purse for Wood Memorial been cut in recent times? Santa Anita Derby is more regional than Delta Jackpot with most of its starters never having ever raced outside of California in recent times.

Horse racing fans outside of largest venues deserve opportunity to see top flight horses compete. If Kentucky Derby winner emerges from Jackpot, whole paradigm may shift!