Derby Grid/Graded Earnings

[hockey2315]

Looks like Denis should come in at number 20.

[slotdirt]

Man, there are some horses very high on that list that in a normal year would have absolutely no business making the gate on May 3 in L-ville...

[Danzig]

there are horses every year on the list that have no business going.

denis will squeak in i bet, i doubt proud spell takes up a hole on may 3.

[slotdirt]

Originally Posted by Danzig

there are horses every year on the list that have no business going.

denis will squeak in i bet, i doubt proud spell takes up a hole on may 3.

Right, but what have you seen this year from, say, Z Humor, that makes you think that horse is a legitimate Derby horse? Hell, Turf War could be up in the top 10 list yet someone with half a brain figured out the horse doesn't belong in the Derby. I wish others would follow suit.

Then again, it's not like they're keeping someone who has any more of a chance from entering the race.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Right, but what have you seen this year from, say, Z Humor, that makes you think that horse is a legitimate Derby horse? Hell, Turf War could be up in the top 10 list yet someone with half a brain figured out the horse doesn't belong in the Derby. I wish others would follow suit.

Then again, it's not like they're keeping someone who has any more of a chance from entering the race.

that's why i said elsehwhere only three year old earnings should count. it's a whole new season for these horses.

[SOREHOOF]

I'd like to see a point system to qualify. But I would use points earned as a 2YO.

[cowgirlintexas]

Just read that the owner of Eight Bells is considering entering her for the Derby. At this point, my $$'s on her.