Five New Grade I Races in 2007; Two Others Drop to Grade II

[Danzig]

at least the rebel got graded status in '06. but yes, absolutely the ark derby should be a gr 1. has the same purse as the fla derby. matter of fact, aren't they the only two to have this size purse?
i said on another thread that the bluegrass should not be a gr 1 while the ark is a gr 2.

Originally Posted by Danzig188

at least the rebel got graded status in '06. but yes, absolutely the ark derby should be a gr 1. has the same purse as the fla derby. matter of fact, aren't they the only two to have this size purse?
i said on another thread that the bluegrass should not be a gr 1 while the ark is a gr 2.

Well I don't think you can compare the Bluegrass to the Arkansas Derby when it comes to a historical perspective. I don't think you can say....well this race is a Grade I, therefor we need to make this race a Grade I. I think you need to look at each race independently. But there is no doubt that the Arkansas Derby should be a Grade I.