8/1 (MNR): West Virginia Derby (G2)

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I disagree.

The Haskell came up ok. Munnings could be the best sprinter in the country and has not had a real chance to stretch out yet. Atomic Rain is a solid horse for the course, and Summer Bird won The Belmont.

Cal racing is also ran on plastic, and I'm thinking eventually that could ruin racing. I would rather bet dirt and turf, then any large field synthetic race.

As for the WV Derby, what can you really expect? When does that race ever come up big? The Derby Winner is no slouch either.

Well if you are just a mere spectator of the sport then I would agree with you but most of us are bettors and the haskell and the W. Virginia is a pass for me betting wise. Ya, So Cal doesnt have super stars as much but the G1s are sure great to handicap. Why would tracks care about field size and good betting races. Oh I forget, the purses are subsidized from the profits of the concession stands.

Why would three different tracks on the east coast card three different 3yo graded stakes races on the same day (weekend)???? Thats why you get watered down fields instead of having RA, MTB, Summer Bird, Munnings, Wariors Reward, and Charitable Man in the same race.