Ace

I don't know the answer to your question, yet, but I suspect your idea makes too much sense. If the points are won by a horse that is not nominated, my guess is those points disappear. So two refinements to the point system could be considered i.e.

1. The points could accrue to the top nominated horses and adjusted for late nominees. When deciding to include the UAE Derby (a great idea but not as simple as awarding points to the Sunland Derby) who thought to consider the dates or the entrants would not be nominated - maybe they will get special treatment. Then again the Euro's may not want any part of the Triple Crown money grab.

2. The B.C. Juvenile could be a win and you're in ala BC qualifiers. Thereby avoiding a repeat of the [b]Texas Red[/b] scenario.

Regarding the other DWCC races, I do not trust any of the America horses simply because of the no Lasix conditions.

I do like the Japanese runners including [b]Super Jockey[/b] in the sprint (even against the Aqueduct monster number maker [b]Salutos Amigos[/b]) almost as much as you Like [b]Mubtaahij[/b] it would be great fun if he won and shipped in not to mention your ticket would be alive!

Has Da Klerk expressed his intent?