Derby Notebook/Earnings (4/17); Soldat sharp in last FL drill

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by Monarchos1

Buffum wasn't nominated to the TC.

I'm sure he'll be a late nominee. Steve said here that, per Tom Albertrani, Buffum was being sent to Dubai. If not, then why is Biondetti being pointed for a Euro campaign? I think it's a mistake, but he's not my horse.

[Alan07]

For those who care about the purses of the preps, the Ill. Derby has been cut to $250k.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Alan07

For those who care about the purses of the preps, the Ill. Derby has been cut to $250k.

I'll make sure they both get the word.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Alan07

For those who care about the purses of the preps, the Ill. Derby has been cut to $250k.

I keep forgetting to ask this but cut from what? What was the original amount?