The time has finally arrived.

We need split divisions. Another words Two Kentucky Derbies on the First Saturday in May. Twice as good, Twice as fun. You know the theme.

There are just too many horses/owners who deserve a shot, deserve the thrill. This year there may be as many as 30 horses who could give it a go, but will not because of an arcane broken graded earnings rule.

Tell me who should get first run a horse with $50K in domestic graded earnings or a horse with none. Please see the top of the list before you answer. How about a horse with primarily two year old graded earnings vs ones earned at three. How about an improving horse with none at all.

The field size could be limited to 15 horses in each division and run back-to-back. There could be a seeding process done by a group of select handicappers (potential gamblers....need to rethink that one). But you would have Brother Derek in one field, Lawyer Ron in another. Bob and John gets a two seed so does Barbaro. More debate on who got screwed in their seed. Which field is tougher.

Instead of a race with 15 speed horses like this year, we could have 7 or so in each. The debate of who is better would continue right on thru to the Preakness. The chances of a horse gunning for the Triple Crown Belmont Day would be greatly increased.

Think of the wagering possibilites. Twin Trifectas, Twin Supers. Derby/Derby Double. The handle would be off the charts.

People who think outside the box are open minded to new ideas. Those who don't get bogged down in something called Tradition