5/8 (LS): Lone Star Derby (G3); Texas Stallion S. (M/F)

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by pba1817

a) I didn't mention any owners by name, but since you did. Just take a look at the lack of noticeable ownership that have chosen not to enter the LS Derby this year...

b) A heck of a lot more face time than anyone will get this Saturday in Grand Prarie...

You completely missed the point both GG and Ateam were making. Whether you think it's a s.hitty race or not, the LS Derby is a Grade III. Graded races are worth more money, they show up in sales catalogs, N2X allowance races on Derby day do not.

Whether the owners of Stay Put or any other horse that was in the Derby day opener simply wanted seats for the day is a different issue. However, the choice to pass on a race worth more money with a grade is a little surprising.

NT

[pba1817]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

You completely missed the point both GG and Ateam were making. Whether you think it's a s.hitty race or not, the LS Derby is a Grade III. Graded races are worth more money, they show up in sales catalogs, N2X allowance races on Derby day do not.

Whether the owners of Stay Put or any other horse that was in the Derby day opener simply wanted seats for the day is a different issue. However, the choice to pass on a race worth more money with a grade is a little surprising.

NT

My opinion is irrelevant, this is true.

Bottom line, Derby Day at CD is the only day in thoroughbred racing in which connections would rather run for allowance money instead of stakes money at a different track at a later date.