Belmont - First Race today (5-11)

[blackthroatedwind]

If anything Keeneland ran less than they used to. They certainly didn't run more.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Is the lack of two-year-old races at Belmont and fewer two-year-old races at Keeneland a coincidence, or a concerted effort by the top trainers to start their juveniles later in the season?

At this point I think there is no reason not to give them one start in a maiden race as a 3YO, then a final Derby prep, and go on to the big race.

Frankly, the Derby should be 20 heats of 20 horses each, all with two starts, and then a final showdown between the winners. They're not machines.....don't ya know.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Cardus

And how much time between the heats and the Derby?

Ten weeks?

God no! A year.