Derby Grid/Graded Earnings

[lemoncrush]

I would prefer a new system to decide who gets in as well, although I don't really know what would be fair.
Perhaps graded earnings in races a mile or longer. That would take out the winners of those early 2-yo stakes races.
And then maybe...the top 10 are determined by graded earnings, and after that there's some kind of point system, selection committee, etc..
Who knows.

[hockey2315]

I say 3 year old graded earnings should be worth twice as much as two year old. . . First 15 get in that way. . . Then a "promoter's option" for the last five where a panel of experts chooses. . .

[SOREHOOF]

I think it should go by grade. The 2yo stakes should be just as important. I like 2yo races it gets me going for the Derby all summer long.

[SOREHOOF]

I don't see the Delta Jackpot being worth as much as the BCJuv. Or more than the Wood for that matter.

[hockey2315]

The Delta Jackpot should lose its grade

[SOREHOOF]

I love seeing the big purses, I just don't think it should be a free pass to the Derby. A good 2yo season should be a factor.

[hi_im_god]

name a good horse that will miss the entry gate this year because they lack graded earnings.

let's be sure there's a problem before we replace an easily understood straight forward qualifying system with some rube goldberg contraption.

[gamblin4ever]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

I say 3 year old graded earnings should be worth twice as much as two year old. . . First 15 get in that way. . . Then a "promoter's option" for the last five where a panel of experts chooses. . .

I like the idea but limit the field to only the main starting gate and not the add on gate. Also set up an AE list in case a trainer scratches out.

[Scav]

Let the circus begin..

http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=44612

[tiggerv]

Originally Posted by Scav

Let the circus begin..

http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=44612

Guillot has been saying for weeks and even before Salute the Sarge's comeback race that he was probably going to run the Derby if Signature Move failed because Southern Equine is determined to have a Derby starter this year. I would assume that if the horse doesn't completely embarrass himself in the Lexington that he will definitely go.

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by gamblin4ever

I like the idea but limit the field to only the main starting gate and not the add on gate. Also set up an AE list in case a trainer scratches out.

you're idea is good. we just need to survey more people on the internet to see what they want.

because 20 horses with the most graded stakes earnings is too complex.