Why 20 Derby starters is too many

9/16/2010 6:33 PM  | sports.espn.go.com
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An anniversary went largely unnoticed earlier this week, but it was a significant one, nonetheless. It was way back on Sept. 13, 2008 that Big Brown captured the Monmouth Stakes, which was the last time a Kentucky Derby winner actually won a race. Since, Big Brown has been retired, Mine That Bird has lost eight straight and Super Saver has lost three in a row. That's two years and 11 races of futility. Read More

 

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Yes totally agree, the Derby field needs to have lots of good horses, yes, but 20 is a little over the top.
I wish more people in your position would hammer this concept home. I am T-I-Red of hearing people talk of why we haven't had a TC winner in 32 years. They have even gone as far as commenting on changing the brutal schedule of the TC races.....BLASPHEMY!! It is an absolute shame Lookin At Lucky did not get a "reasonable" chance to win the Derby. I know the sport is trying to get more attention....but come on.....is it that hard to figure out that decreasing the size of the Derby field, brings a better chance at allowing a great horse to show his (o.k.- or her) colors?? This is what the sport needs....and it's not about making it easier! Thanks Bill...keep up the good work!