Derby replaces graded earnings with point system

[rpncaine]

I love it. Been hoping for something like this for awhile.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by rpncaine

I love it. Been hoping for something like this for awhile.

Really? It seem really poorly thought out to me.

For instance, any top two year old who has a setback late in their 2yo season is going to have difficulty accruing points.

[rpncaine]

It probably not perfect, but it's a start that can be tweaked.

[rpncaine]

Doesn't anyone suspect that this may be the hammer that they could use to try and push the anti-Lasix agenda in a few years?

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by rpncaine

Doesn't anyone suspect that this may be the hammer that they could use to try and push the anti-Lasix agenda in a few years?

CD isn't exactly thrilled about the lasix ban..

http://www.kentucky.com/2012/06/12/2...ban-would.html

[rpncaine]

Exactly...could they end up saying that they won't use your race if you let Lasix horses run?

I'm just saying....

[slotdirt]

People have been bitching about the graded earning system for years. Under this system, Bodemeister probably would have won the Kentucky Derby.