Derby AE List

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch

Having an AE list is overkill in a field that is going to be 20 most of the time. It's like having the NCAA tournament teams argue about the "last 4 out". How many times is a legit contender not going to make the field anyway? The graded earnings system isn't perfect, but I haven't heard many alternatives that provide better fields. When a late bloomer misses on earnings, too bad. Get them started earlier and win a graded race. It doesn't take many to be #20 on the list.

they should not let 2 yo graded earnings count. it's done elsewhere. it's a new season, they should start from scratch.

[Thunder Gulch]

Originally Posted by Danzig

they should not let 2 yo graded earnings count. it's done elsewhere. it's a new season, they should start from scratch.

Like I said, the graded earnings requirement isn't perfect. You can modify it for 2yo starts and weight it more strongly for 8f or more if you like, but I still feel no sympathy or regret for the #21 and #22 horses on the list every year.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch

Like I said, the graded earnings requirement isn't perfect. You can modify it for 2yo starts and weight it more strongly for 8f or more if you like, but I still feel no sympathy or regret for the #21 and #22 horses on the list every year.

oh, i don't either. there's usually a couple of hot horses late before the derby that don't get in-and more often than not, they fade from view anyway. you won't get a perfect system, you can't please everyone.