Eight Belles & Proud Spell

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Maybe they can change the name of the Oaks to the Female Derby?

I take it you don't agree?

[sumitas]

I'mnot much for the old Clintonesque affirmative action which is emobodied in this stupid Churchill Downs policy for graded stakes. It just lessons the derby, which is ok, because it's over rated anyway.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I take it you don't agree?

I do. Restricted races are restricted races. They shouldnt count.

[sumitas]

You'd think. And they said Cali is the home of fruits and nuts. If the flakey owner wants to take advantage of a loophole I guess he can but it's against the history of the KD and shows no respect for the sport or the legendary race whatsoever.