Re: The Criple Crown needs Restructuring (696 Views)
Posted by:
imallin (IP Logged)
Date: May 21, 2006 08:48PM
richiebee,
Holding Showing Up out of the Derby was the correct move for the horse. But, i actually agree with the entry of that horse because if you dont enter him, one other horse gets into the race....if you owned barbaro too, i dont think its a good idea to take a chance to let an extra horse in the gate..what if that 21st shooter (sunriver?) gets into the race and beats you. Then, you have to live with knowing you lost a once in a lifetime shot at the Ky Derby because you didn't enter your other horse who was eligible.
I know the odds are slim that the horse who gets in instead of Showing UP actually beats Barbaro, but why take the shot?
Also, as well as showing up raced, he theoretically could have won. If you have a shot at winning the KyD you have to take it i believe.