The Derby figure

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Originally Posted by tector

If you listen to Beyer on ATR today, he says something similar. The slide of the Belmont figure over the past 25 years is now hitting the Derby as well--not only are today's American horses not bred for 1.5, but 1.25 is getting to be out of reach.

He should have long ago adjusted his speed charts to reflect racing today, not how it was in 1974.