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[Port Conway Lane]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

I'm not sure what the point system has to do with him winning the derby, but yeah, it was his weakest showing.

The current points system favors 3yo form in the 1 1/8 mile preps.
In the "unrestricted earnings eligibility system" Trinniberg was eligible from his earnings in sprint stakes. (I don't know what horse this year was denied eligibility that would have quickened the pace.)
When you break down the previous derbys Spanish Chestnut and Going Wild in the 2005 derby may not have been eligible under the points system. This is the prime example of a pace meltdown that may have not taken place under the new system.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Port Conway Lane

The current points system favors 3yo form in the 1 1/8 mile preps.
In the "unrestricted earnings eligibility system" Trinniberg was eligible from his earnings in sprint stakes. (I don't know what horse this year was denied eligibility that would have quickened the pace.)
When you break down the previous derbys Spanish Chestnut and Going Wild in the 2005 derby may not have been eligible under the points system. This is the prime example of a pace meltdown that may have not taken place under the new system.

Oh, I understand what you mean now. Thanks.

[Kasept]

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