I'll be the First to ask?

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

Maybe it is because of the names of the races. Of course the Oaks is a much more important race than those three that I named and has much more meaning and looks better on the resume. But I do think that the difference between the Derby and the Oaks is even bigger than the gap between the Oaks and those other races. I'm only saying that the concept is the same. Skipping the big race for a lesser one that you have a bigger chance of winning.

Fair enough -- I just think that lots of people are acting like winning the Kentucky Oaks is some sort of crappy consolation prize.

Do I think she could potentially factor in the Derby? Absolutely. Do I think she'd be better served winning for fun in the Oaks instead of taking the chance of not coming home with either? Absolutely.