Which one Derby rule...
 

Which one "Derby Rule" do you think is still relevant? Does a horse have to run at two to win the Derby? Does a winning Derby horse have to have a 100+ Beyer in at least one of their past races? Which rule do you think is still important and what is going to help you pick the winner on Saturday?

Hey DC, I think the horse must have a 100+ Beyer. I'm no longer sure they have to have a 2yo win.

Any other rules that you think have to be followed?

I think you must not be Todd Pletcher to win the Derby :D

i read yesterday that if i want revenge wins, he'd be the first to win after taking the gotham and wood memorial. so i think that will be the latest 'rule' to be broken. so many have fallen by the wayside in the last few years.

I always loved Jim McKay and sometimes Charlsie Canty trying to get the "dosage index" explanation verbalized in seemless fashion relevant to the Kentucky Derby on the telecasts.

I loved Jim McKay connected to the Derby and Derby broadcasts.

But gosh, I don't think he ever got the whole "dosage index" thing out without tripping. And I believe the one time he handed off to Charlsie, she tripped, as well.

Somewhat relevant point being I don't factor dosage index. Heck though, maybe I should....

The 2yo rule is useless.90-95% of the horses entered have run at 2. The beyer rule is as good as any but why 100? I mean if I'm between two contenders one of which has won three grade 1's who's best beyer is 99 and another who has inconsistant form but achieved a 101 in one of his races I'm not going to let 2 beyer points get me off of the former.