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03-29-2013, 02:17 PM
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Curlin and Hard Spun finish 1,2 in the 2007 BC Classic, demonstrating how competing in all three Triple Crown races ruins a horse for the rest of the year...see avatar photo from REUTERS/Lucas Jackson 
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03-29-2013, 03:12 PM
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I don't see any value at all in discrediting horses that run a decent 2yo campaign. the top runners in the Champagne traditionally do not embarrass themselves in the KY Derby, etc., so I don't really know what the point of all of this was, except to eliminate the Delta Jackpot winner from punching his ticket in November. Which could have been addressed by the Graded Stakes Committee, or by basically eliminating the race from contention (ala IL derby this year) People can't bitch about how lightly raced horses are these days, and then celebrate a selection process that encourages precisely that.
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They should award points according to graded stakes 3X for G1, 2X for G2 and 1X for G3. This should start with the Breeders Cup Juve and all graded stakes after. Market the Juve winner as the first in the Gate for the Derby. Then NBC Sports Network has a reality show showing all the preps leading up to the Derby. Keep the interest alive all winter.
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