7/10 (DEL): Delaware Oaks (G3), Barbaro S., Sussex S.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

Gotta love the fact that the Barbaro drew 8 horses with a $100k purse going 1 1/16 miles and on the same day, the Long Branch at Monmouth has a field of 6 for $175k at the same distance...both restricted to 3YO.

What is even better? A whopping 11 horses have been entered between the two races, 3 of the Long Branchers are entered in the Barbaro.

At what point will some of these tracks get together, cut these stakes schedules, and develop some meaningful approach to share the love?

The VA Derby only has 5 so far for next weekend, the purse as you know is $600K. The Secretariat, at Arlington, is the same day, albeit for a much smaller purse, but both will be "sharing" the same horse pool.

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

The VA Derby only has 5 so far for next weekend, the purse as you know is $600K. The Secretariat, at Arlington, is the same day, albeit for a much smaller purse, but both will be "sharing" the same horse pool.

American Derby

[Merlinsky]

Nicanor 3rd by a hair to Bullsbay in 2nd. Pickapocket won. It came off the turf, 4 horse field.

http://www.delawarepark.com/race_day_audio.php You can get the replay here if you sign up.