Derby replaces graded earnings with point system

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by Scav

IL just got ****ed up and down, not just Hawthorne

They can't possibly exclude the IL Derby, right? That had to have just been an oversight. Why would the UAE Derby be counted and not the IL Derby?

[Rudeboyelvis]

So none of the races at Saratoga, including the Hopeful, matter? Wow.

At least that ridiculous Delta Jackpot is no longer a free pass.

[goodcopy]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

They can't possibly exclude the IL Derby, right? That had to have just been an oversight. Why would the UAE Derby be counted and not the IL Derby?

Who cares who wins in IL.?minor leage horse racing

[Scav]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

They can't possibly exclude the IL Derby, right? That had to have just been an oversight. Why would the UAE Derby be counted and not the IL Derby?

Sure they could. Churchill wants Hawthorne gone. Recently there has been lawsuits back and forth and bad blood with Mr. D, because Mr. D bought the 'notes' that are on Hawthorne as a strategic move.

Arlington want Hawthorne to run a Keeneland type meet in April because that would mean more simucast revenue for AP, and they feel that the racing in Feb/March is subpar and drains the purse funds, plus they also feel that them not racing Feb and March would allow Arlington to offer even better purses because of that simulcast revenue.

I actually somewhat agree with Arlington on the issue, but it is how Churchill goes about the whole thing that always leaves a bad taste in people's mouths