Churchill considers changes to Derby.....

whodey17 · #1 05-26-2007, 10:32 PM

Churchill wants to try to attract more horse from overseas for the Derby.

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/...NESS/705260400

blackthroatedwind · #2 05-26-2007, 10:41 PM

This is really big news.

Really big.

whodey17 · #3 05-26-2007, 10:44 PM

BTW - what do you think will happen if they try to come up with a way to attract more foreign horses?

Bobby Fischer · #4 05-26-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by whodey17

BTW - what do you think will happen if they try to come up with a way to attract more foreign horses?

The foreign interests are pissed because they want their horses guaranteed in for bloodstock purposes. They want a free pass for one or two animals a year. It will be interesting to see what new changes they come up with.

whodey17 · #5 05-26-2007, 11:00 PM

I am with BTW, they can prep in the US. Do they or dont they consider Group events? I mean, if you want your horse in the Derby then get the Graded earnings. I am not 100% sold the graded earnings system, but this is the way it is and everyone knows the rules.

ALostTexan · #6 05-27-2007, 12:51 AM

I couldn't agree more. Let them prep over here if they want into the Derby...

ALostTexan

Bobby Fischer · #7 05-26-2007, 10:51 PM

Idiots

blackthroatedwind · #8 05-26-2007, 10:57 PM

I couldn't possibly care less.

They can prep in the US if they want.