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08-17-2008, 10:55 PM
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Kentucky Derby Field Size to be Studied
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08-18-2008, 12:44 AM
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It had ABSOLUTELY nothing, but the panel was created, and now needs more to do. Everything negative in the sport that is mentioned in mainstream media for probably the next 3-4 years will have to bring up Eight Belles, and you can guarantee that people that know nothing about the sport will assume and blame the field size for her injury.
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08-18-2008, 06:13 AM
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Maybe they should let each horse run one at a time.. and just compare the final times to determine the winner.
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08-18-2008, 06:28 AM
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A study? OK, here's the findings: 134 races, with large fields in recent years limited to 20, and 1 fatality.
What's the percentages on that? Nobody says that Churchill Downs has to keep large fields -- it's up to them, and yes, they are concerned with the handle. But it's the large fields that actually let something happen like 2005 where the superfecta can literally change your life. That part is good for the sport.
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08-18-2008, 08:24 AM
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They already studied this back when the field was limited to 20, it doesn't need to be limited any further. This is why you have jockeys....to navigate.
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