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Discreet Cat - Prom Date by Take Me Out

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Sunland Derby: Overvalued Qualification Race?

With a total of 85 Points at stake should this be a win in you're in race?Read More

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BrianZipse · It does seem like it fits better with the Wildcard grouping than the Championship Series ... Funny that Mine That Bird lends this race credibility when he didn't even finish in the money. · 88 days ago ·

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travel_vic · There is no way that this contest, despite its inflated purse, has, historically, been even the equivalent of the Illinois Derby. · 88 days ago ·

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Floridaf · It definitely should not be worth 50 points to the winner. Move it back to February and make it worth 10 points to the winner. And for once, I agree with travel_vic; the Illinois Derby is way more relevant to the Kentucky Derby than the Sunland Derby is. · 88 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · It's a 9f, so, distance-wise it's a test(like you said, Matt), and it was foolish of top contenders, that need points, but will be fighting for those by competing with other top contenders, for instance in Florida, to not swoop into New Mexico and pick up these available points, and not to be boring/redundant, but I already said this on another thread/other threads. Also, it was a criminal act to not include the Illinois Derby as a Kentucky Derby points race--that whole malice aforethought thing. "Free The Illinois Derby." · 88 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Last year's running of the Sunland Derby, not that the frontrunners were so great, turned into a foolish waste of a speed duel. Almost like the jockeys didn't want their mounts to have a chance. · 88 days ago ·

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buds · Lets keep it how it is. If a trainer wants the points for the horse, they should ship the horse in to NM and run. I dont understand why a horse that has stamina pedigree wouldnt choose this over an 8.5 f race. Seems to me there ought to be more 9 f prep races. Then we might get more than a handful of horses in the Kentucky derby that can make the distance. The folks that make up the system have already eliminated all the 7 furlong races, making it a point that they dont want sprinters in the derby. Too many horses run the 8.5 furlong races like a sprint, only to get passed like they are standing still coming down the stretch. They still make the derby finishing in the money. I still cant figure out why this race didn’t draw a better field. · 88 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Location? · 88 days ago ·

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buds · I guess location might have something to do with it, but horse ship from new york to florida all the time. Isnt it a bonus to know that you have a horse that ships well? Im always sceptical of the horses that stay in california and never leave, or we all know the recent history of the horses that havent left New York to prep. Unless you mean location in the sence that "Eww, who wants to go to New Mexico!" LOL · 88 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Not exactly, Ew, but it's not one of the "bigger" venues, but I totally agree, you'd think easier points. Maybe some don't like the track condition. Has it been shown to favor certain running styles--not sure about that. · 88 days ago ·

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Mike in SB · While this year is a pretty weak field on paper, I believe as the trainers adapt to the new system this race will start to attract better horses. In a few years, under the same system, the Sunland Derby could become a very good race. One of the best things about the new system to me is how it will strengthen the traditional prep, the 100 point races are all looking very strong compared to recent years, and in the case of the Sunland Derby the new system will help create an important race in New Mexico. This is good for the fans and bettors in the Southwest. · 88 days ago ·

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yukichan · Agreed Mike in SB! I believe the 50pt Sunland Derby makes more sense as a solid Derby prep than a 100 pt. Dubai UAE Derby at Meydan which is likely to be won by a Southern Hemisphere 3yo not eligible to run in the Kentucky Derby. · 88 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · The more I think about the points system the more I think that the real issue is the 20 horse field in the Derby. I have really been thinking that the modification should be getting rid of the auxilliary gate and starting only 14 horses. · 88 days ago ·

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Mike in SB · Matt I agree about the 14 horse field for the Derby, it would make a much better race. But it will never happen with the curent Churchill Downs ownership. · 88 days ago ·

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CauseForConcern · There seems to be something wrong with this formula. With the point system in place, this race should have not been ignored. To add to the lure, $800K is a nice purse. To see that five of the nine starters only have a maiden win to their credit, and three of those, in their last race. I am curious as to how the Illinois Derby might be shaping up this year? If there is something of a strong field, could it be a statement being made by the horsemen? · 88 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · The ownership is not the issue, rather the betting standpoint... You have 20 horses, imagine the dough they rake in! · 88 days ago ·

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gelded1 · How much does the "thin" air in New Mexico affect horses shipping in from other parts of the country. I'm sure the altitude has to have an adverse effect on horses not accustomed to racing out there. · 88 days ago ·

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Dressage3295 · I do believe the Sunland Derby should be recognized, but at the same time, if they are going to recognize that race, they should recognize the Illinois Derby · 88 days ago ·

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Mike in SB · You are right Cocoa I should have said that the present ownership is only concerned with money and for that reason will never limit the field below 20. The ownership is also the reason the Illinois Derby is not in the system, because of the fight between Arlington and Hawthorne over dates. · 88 days ago ·

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buckpasser · Mike in SB is absolutely right the Illinois Derby will be slighted because of the company that runs Twin Spires as they own Arlington. It might change if slots revenue comes into play, but if Illinois racing is still the of dog eat dog situation, it will not be recognized. · 87 days ago ·

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bigjohn48 · i AM INTERSTED IN MATCHUP OF SHAKIN IT UP VS ABRAHAM SUNDAY WITH GOVCHARLIE PLACING THIRD. · 87 days ago ·

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jinlie01 · I'm going with Dry Summer · 86 days ago ·

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Stormdriver - Pedigree

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Discreet Cat	Forestry	Storm Cat
		Shared Interest
	Pretty Discreet	Private Account
		Pretty Persuasive
Prom Date	Take Me Out	Cure the Blues
		White Feather
	Riseneen	Risen Star
		Playful Queen

Stormdriver - Race Results & Past Performances

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03/24/13

5th

9

1 1/8 m

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Sunland Derby-G3

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3 M

Govenor Charlie

Show Some Magic

1:47.54

02/23/13

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10

1 1/16 m

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Mine That Bird Derby

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Show Some Magic

1:45.32

01/27/13

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8

1 70y

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Allow

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3 M

Show Some Magic

1:40.84

12/23/12

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10

1 mile

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Riley Allison Futurity

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2 M

Show Some Magic

Stoneridge Gold

1:38.19

08/19/12

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12

6 f

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Get Happy Mister

1:08.63

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