Derby replaces graded earnings with point system

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by Danzig

and i still don't buy that two year old races should count. would a derby win at three be a win and you're in at four for the bc?

The Breeders Cup Juvenile is almost always a championship deciding race. It features the best 2yo's from every region and some international raiders.

Derby preps -- are just that -- prep races for the Derby.

The Santa Anita Derby turned out to be the big prep race this year... Blueskiesandrainbows almost stole it on the lead and was beaten just a half length.

A lot of the serious Derby contenders are often rated a little more than you usual in Derby Preps and ridden to finish strongly.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

The Breeders Cup Juvenile is almost always a championship deciding race. It features the best 2yo's from every region and some international raiders.

Derby preps -- are just that -- prep races for the Derby.

The Santa Anita Derby turned out to be the big prep race this year... Blueskiesandrainbows almost stole it on the lead and was beaten just a half length.

A lot of the serious Derby contenders are often rated a little more than you usual in Derby Preps and ridden to finish strongly.

no argument that the bc juvie is a big race. it's a just an opinion of mine that what a horse accomplished at two doesn't make him a top three year old. it makes him a top prospect for a three year old.