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Originally Posted by GMB@BP
While that is certainly true I think the Derby and Preakness are at least comparable to 9F compared to the obscure 12F race (is there another 12 furlong dirt race even run anymore other than on Belmont Day?). I can at least add some weight to those winners the Belmont winners have been for the most part a very mixed bag in the best light.
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Even the most prestigious races have been subject to weak crops and slow winners, which is why I maintain that what is more important is the individual horse and its' speed figure.
