If you thought the Derby Point System was poorly devised...

Danzig · #1 04-12-2013, 05:56 PM

nothing like working a bad system

PeteMugg · #2 04-13-2013, 10:58 AM

Churchill should at least pony up with extra prizes for those that played as the rules were intended. Pretty sure they can afford it and would appease everyone concerned.

lemoncrush · #3 04-13-2013, 01:35 PM

I'm not surprised by their reaction. There's nothing in the official rules that says you can't do this. Taking the same horse multiple time was an oversight when they threw this game together, and it's too late for them to change the rules now.
Props to the guy that figured out how to beat the system. If this game cost money to play, a lot of people would be pissed, but for a free contest, I guess

Danzig · #4 04-13-2013, 01:50 PM

the people maddest about it are probably the same ones kicking themselves for not doing the same thing!

Rudeboyelvis · #5 04-13-2013, 07:00 PM

I love the way Rydilluc would be coming into this race if it were run with under the old rules

At least we get a complete bet against to go along with the Dubai horse

Calzone Lord · #6 04-13-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

I love the way Rydilluc would be coming into this race if it were run with under the old rules

At least we get a complete bet against to go along with the Dubai horse

Rydilluc is definitely not a dirt horse imo. He was very mediocre at the 2yo sale. Didn't handle it at all in his lone try either...getting beat 22 lengths after gradually fading all the time in his debut.

Rudeboyelvis · #7 04-15-2013, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

Rydilluc is definitely not a dirt horse imo. He was very mediocre at the 2yo sale. Didn't handle it at all in his lone try either...getting beat 22 lengths after gradually fading all the time in his debut.

I thought he gave an honest effort Saturday, had to use a ton early to clear from the far post, and was only beaten a length or so. His presence in the derby would have added another dimension ala Animal Kingdom who was unproven over dirt as well if memory serves.

It may just be the fact that this is the first year of the new system, but there is as little disparity in the current field as I can recall seeing in recent memory. There's maybe a half dozen honest contenders in the bunch. And that might be generous.