Kentucky Derby Field Size to be Studied

[joeydb]

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.