Would you rather win a Kentucky Derby of BC Classic?

1st_Saturday_in_May · #1 05-30-2006, 05:30 PM

Derby. Far more prestigious event

#2 05-30-2006, 05:32 PM

Last time I checked classic winners received much more money. Ask any jock or trainer if he wants 10% of 1.2 mill or 10% of 2,4 mill. You cant send your kids to college with trophies, you send em with cash.

#3 05-30-2006, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by oracle80

Last time I checked classic winners received much more money. Ask any jock or trainer if he wants 10% of 1.2 mill or 10% of 2,4 mill. You cant send your kids to college with trophies, you send em with cash.

At that level it isn't about money. 99% of people would rather win the derby. What is the name of this site? Breederscuptrail?

randallscott35 · #4 05-30-2006, 05:35 PM

Derby. If I owned horses, odds are I'd have plenty of money. The Derby is a unique thing, kind of a one shot deal for 3 yr olds. Just getting them in the gate is a thrill. I wish I had this problem, choosing between these 2.

#5 05-30-2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

Derby. If I owned horses, odds are I'd have plenty of money. The Derby is a unique thing, kind of a one shot deal for 3 yr olds. Just getting them in the gate is a thrill. I wish I had this problem, choosing between these 2.

Thats the thing, you think these gusy ride r train for ego, they do it for money!!!!!!! Ask em!!!

randallscott35 · #6 05-30-2006, 05:37 PM

Sure, but the question isn't geared towards jockeys, its towards owners.

#7 05-30-2006, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35

Sure, but the question isn't geared towards jockeys, its towards owners.

The original question dealt with trainers Randy. I'm telling ya, they would take the cash.

randallscott35 · #8 05-30-2006, 05:41 PM

Frankel would've rather won the Derby with Aptitude than the BC Classic with Aptitude(had he not bounced that day).

1st_Saturday_in_May · #9 05-30-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by oracle80

The original question dealt with trainers Randy. I'm telling ya, they would take the cash.

Good point with trainers and jockeys with it being about the money. People kept saying how Servis, Ritchey, etc. would get such better horses because of Smarty Jones and Afleet Alex but that has yet to be seen I guess - lot more money in winning the BCC - 5 mil vs. 2 mil. I was thinking from the owners p.o.v. where I would much rather win the Derby