NEW BC races will NOT be G1!!!???

robfla · #1 04-18-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by philcski

And for a million buckaroos apiece, there will be some quality horses in there...

yeah, but for breeder's, graded status is very important

JJP · #2 04-18-2007, 11:01 PM

I never look at the graded designations because the committee does such a lousy job. I'm sure the class oriented handicappers gave Dominican no chance last week because he was an ungraded stakes winner. Meanwhile, Acey Deucy and Sutra are Gr. 1 winners.

Travis Stone · #3 04-18-2007, 11:15 PM

Certainly an interesting decision. I agree with it to be honest. But I'm a bit discouraged hearing again how important purse is for a graded race. Purse shouldn't matter, right? If the quality is there, who cares about the purse. If the Derby was still $500k, would we see any less of a field? Hardly.

Alan07 · #4 04-18-2007, 11:47 PM

Opinion: BC and the Graded Stakes Commitee are going to get in a war

Linny · #5 04-19-2007, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JJP

I never look at the graded designations because the committee does such a lousy job. I'm sure the class oriented handicappers gave Dominican no chance last week because he was an ungraded stakes winner. Meanwhile, Acey Deucy and Sutra are Gr. 1 winners.

Dominican is now a G1 winner as well.