Graded Earnings: Is there an alternative?

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Originally Posted by hockey2315

So Sam P., who has only won a MSW and an ALW is more deserving because he raced in more graded stakes but didn't win or even really threaten in any of them?

Without a doubt yes. The way we have it now, a trainer can point their horse to one race and hope for the best. I do not feel that is good for racing. Tiago has only crossed the finish line once in first and the other races he hasnt even been a threat. I think you should give more consideration to horses who are showing up in these graded events. There should be more weight given to a horse who races more often in graded events than a horse getting lucky and winning just one race.

Look at our BC Juve winner. He decides to race is 2 preps. How is this good for racing. The same with Great Hunter and Quay. If we promote this sport around the Triple Crown and around the Breeders Cup then we need to do something to spice up the route to these two events. We need to make these horses earn their way into the sports biggest two days.