Derby Point System

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Cardus

And exclude the Sheikh's race, too?

That would be interesting to see.

Forgot about that joke.

[Cannon Shell]

The IL Derby snub is strictly personal for CDI.

Funny that those 2 yo races in Saratoga arent filling so great.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The IL Derby snub is strictly personal for CDI.

Funny that those 2 yo races in Saratoga arent filling so great.

What was the impetus to get rid of two turn dirt races for 2yo's there?

Haven't been following that closely, but seems the Pletcher babies are getting 2 turn races at Monmouth whereas he typically would have them in Saratoga.

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

What was the impetus to get rid of two turn dirt races for 2yo's there?

Haven't been following that closely, but seems the Pletcher babies are getting 2 turn races at Monmouth whereas he typically would have them in Saratoga.

The last few years, there have been very few two-turn dirt races at Saratoga, due to the 9F configuration of the track; last year's 9F maiden race, contested the last week of the meet, was won by Norumbega. The 8.5F turf races have filled reasonably well.

Of note, there has only been one 7F dirt race for the 2YOs run at the meet so far. It was a pretty weak race, won by Pletcher's King Cyrus by double digit lengths.