Hovdey on graded stakes

[Travis Stone]

I thought his points were made well...

http://hovdeyblog.drf.com/hovdeyblog...etrograde.html

Specifically...

Take, for example, its reliance on circular logic. Races are graded on the basis of participation by horses who have participated in graded races which are graded on the basis of participation by...you get the idea.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Fulton has installed a Jumbotron outside of Sunland Park, and on Tuesday morning hundreds will huddle around the screen, awaiting the graded fate of the Sunland Derby.

It will be an Olympic-like moment.

I am not sure I can contain my excitement...GO STAN GO