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Originally Posted by f2tornado
The winner of the last five Kentucky Derby renewals was in the top three at every call. Perhaps it's just a streak or perhaps the nature of the horse/race is changing to favor speed but, for now, I will be leery of horses coming from off the pace for the top prize in that contest.
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While you certainly point out a valid stat some context would be all 5 were very well bet, 2 on off tracks, and two would become triple crown winners.
I do think the points system has eliminated some of the cheaper speed, now we are left with legitimate speed horses like Justify and Promises Fulfilled.