DRF Derby: Points standings v. Graded Earnings

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

So if Shanghai Bobby, heaven forbid, gets a saddle slip or throws a shoe and yet runs his heart out to hold 5th - he kisses Chruchill Downs goodbye. Unless 20 points can save him, then they rush him back in the Lexington and completely take away any chance of a TC campaign.

I'm not a fan at all of this. At the very least, the 2yo BC champion should get an auto-bid.

Heaven forbid the poor horse would actually have to run 3 times as a 3YO.

I agree that the BC Juvenile should be weighted so that the winner automatically makes the field. However, I will never weep for a Pletcher trainee who sat in his stall for two months while perfectly healthy.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Heaven forbid the poor horse would actually have to run 3 times as a 3YO.

I agree that the BC Juvenile should be weighted so that the winner automatically makes the field. However, I will never weep for a Pletcher trainee who sat in his stall for two months while perfectly healthy.

Can't really blame him for being gun shy these days. His horses drop like flies.

[jms62]

These would be the races Id choose from Breeders cup until last weekend. All routes and all Graded

Sunland Derby
Spiral
Rebel
San Felipe
Tampa Bay Derby
Gotham
Risen Star
Fountain Of Youth
Southwest
El Camino Real
Robert B. Lewis
Sam F. Davis
Withers
Holy Bull
LeComte
Sham
Jerome
Cashcall Futurity
Kentucky Jockey Club
Remsen
Delta Jackpot
Nashua
Breeders Cup Juvenile

[goodcopy]

What about the dominant Filly Stand out?
Both now and in the future!
This is the only "loophole"in the system

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by goodcopy

What about the dominant Filly Stand out?
Both now and in the future!
This is the only "loophole"in the system

Midnight Lucky would get drowned in the Derby. The "loophole" is saving you money.

[rgustafson]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Midnight Lucky would get drowned in the Derby. The "loophole" is saving you money.

Wrong filly