Tom Chuckas on Preakness/TC Spacing

[Aly-Sheba]

They should bring back the bonus money for running in all 3 races, based on points. Make it enticing for both owner and trainers. If I recall Alysheba won the first two legs, but Bet Twice won the bonus because he won the Belmont and ran In the money the first 2 legs and had more points because Alysheba ran out in Belmont.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Aly-Sheba

They should bring back the bonus money for running in all 3 races, based on points. Make it enticing for both owner and trainers. If I recall Alysheba won the first two legs, but Bet Twice won the bonus because he won the Belmont and ran In the money the first 2 legs and had more points because Alysheba ran out in Belmont.

yeah, i mentioned that bonus in another thread a few weeks back. would love to see it started again.

maybe they should start a points system for the eclipse awards, rather than doing by vote. rather than perception being reality, you'd have successes on the track produce your top 3 yo and older horses.