Kentucky Derby Graded Earnings Chart as of 2/26/10

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by lemoncrush

I think the connections for Backtalk are in a good spot. He already has $172K banked in graded earnings from his 2-year old season, so going in that Friday night stakes race at Delta as a comeback was logical.
Why bring him back in one of the major preps off the long layoff, when you can bring him back in a paid workout at Delta.
It'll be interesting to see how he progresses in his next 2 preps.

I'll be shocked if he's ever relevant in major races again.

[lemoncrush]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

I'll be shocked if he's ever relevant in major races again.

Whether he is or not remains to be seen. But unless he completely falls apart in the next 60 days, he'll be in the starting gate on May 1st based strictly on his performances last summer as a 2-year old.

Another reminder why the current graded earnings system for Derby eligibility is out of whack.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

I'll be shocked if he's ever relevant in major races again.

Very much disagree. That was a very solid performance off the layoff, considering the trip and the sharpness of the frontrunner who was coming in off two 90+ Beyer wins and had everything his way up front. Let's see what he does in the La Derby or whereever he goes but I think he's in the top 10 of 3yo's at this point.