Derby replaces graded earnings with point system

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

Even if it's a 30 point threshold, there are plenty of scenarios where a horse wins a couple of 10 point races in the late winter and misses the Derby. But hey, the Louisiana Derby is worth 100 points, so it's all good. Friesan Fire will be psyched.

Afleet Alex, who came out of the Rebel with a lung infection - was saved by quick healing and a game win in the Ark Derby, otherwise he doesn't make the KD field under this system - his Sanford (track record graded stakes win) and his win in the Hopeful mean exactly squat. Don't mean to keep going back to this, but it really is going to be a shame that these prestigious 2yo races now have zero value on the derby trail.