Derby Grid/Graded Earnings

[SOREHOOF]

I think it should go by grade. The 2yo stakes should be just as important. I like 2yo races it gets me going for the Derby all summer long.

[SOREHOOF]

I don't see the Delta Jackpot being worth as much as the BCJuv. Or more than the Wood for that matter.

[hockey2315]

The Delta Jackpot should lose its grade

[SOREHOOF]

I love seeing the big purses, I just don't think it should be a free pass to the Derby. A good 2yo season should be a factor.

[hi_im_god]

name a good horse that will miss the entry gate this year because they lack graded earnings.

let's be sure there's a problem before we replace an easily understood straight forward qualifying system with some rube goldberg contraption.

[SOREHOOF]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

name a good horse that will miss the entry gate this year because they lack graded earnings.

let's be sure there's a problem before we replace an easily understood straight forward qualifying system with some rube goldberg contraption.

The rules are the rules. Everyone knows them and everyone lives by them. Who gets in gets in. The current system is Rube Goldberg for dummies.

[Scav]

Steve, Anak Nakal is a GO for the Derby per the DRF article on their front page.