Graded Stakes Committee Makes Changes

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

What is the justification for making the BC Juvie Fillies Turf a Grade 1 ( other than allowing them to justify keeping it's biggest prep, the Alcibiades, as a Grade 1 )?

How is the Spinster still a Grade 1?

probably trying to draw euros. no other justification for it comes to mind. about half of the bc races shouldn't be graded at all.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Danzig

probably trying to draw euros. no other justification for it comes to mind. about half of the bc races shouldn't be graded at all.

Races can't be Graded in an attempt to attract horses.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Races can't be Graded in an attempt to attract horses.

it just seems that this is what they're attempting to do. i know most bc races were grade 1 right from the start. i don't know what else can explain it.