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[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by Danzig

because of the nature of the points system, you have to decide pretty quickly if you want to make the attempt, because you have to get in the preps and earn points.
if she doesn't do well in those races leading up, she won't be in the gate in may. no harm, no foul.

Not necessarily. She could still need to earn points to make the field for the Kentucky Oaks. If she "wastes" a few starts against the boys in the spring, she might not be guaranteed a spot in the gate for the Oaks.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

Not necessarily. She could still need to earn points to make the field for the Kentucky Oaks. If she "wastes" a few starts against the boys in the spring, she might not be guaranteed a spot in the gate for the Oaks.

if she hits the board, she won't earn oaks points?
and if she's up the track vs boys first out, i don't know they'd stick to that route, and she'd have time to get points for the alternative.

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by Danzig

if she hits the board, she won't earn oaks points?

Don't know if "Derby points" can be applied towards the Oaks. That said, my hypothetical assumed that she doesn't hit the board against the boys (which is what I would envision happening).

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

Don't know if "Derby points" can be applied towards the Oaks. That said, my hypothetical assumed that she doesn't hit the board against the boys (which is what I would envision happening).

which is why, if it were me, i'd try it early on. if it's a failed experiment, you go the other route.