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04-11-2015, 10:13 PM
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How are you defining deep?? I'll agree the top 1 through 6 or 7 might be better than in recent years. I also think it's quite possible 8 through 20 might be the worst in the history of the race. You've got the two Bafferts, the two Pletchers, you can throw in Firing Line and Upstart, and I'll even give you Frosted.....don't the rest stink to high heaven??
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04-11-2015, 10:48 PM
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I think the strength of a Derby Field is only done best in hindsight. Because of the point system, the field almost has to be of more quality that in pre-points fields. You used to be able to run maidens in the Derby if you ponied up the entry fee. Not so today. Is it a better Derby Field than 2014 ? We won't know until later.
Is this "points" system better or worse ? I think it has good and bad points. Bad #1 is that CD controls the points. Good #1 is you have to earn a way in via racing in mostly quality prep races. Bad #2 is you are dictated a schedule for your horse, who may not be on the same page. Some sniffles and you're out.
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04-12-2015, 10:22 AM
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1987 and 1988 were deeper.
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04-12-2015, 11:34 AM
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