The Derby track - good or bad

[stewartd14]

As we all know, the Epsom Derby is held at Epsom and has been for a long time. Epsom is a track with many hills, slopes and undulations, resulting in it being a bit of a specialist track. Every time the Derby comes round, there is this enigma of whether horses will handle the track. The question basically is: Do you think the Derby should be held at Epsom. Do you think it is fair that the track can deny the best horse a victory in such a prestigious race ? Many Derby winners dont even win another race after Epsom, surely this is detrimental to the Derby as a race. No wonder Jim Bolger was wary of sending his horse to Epsom. Your views? :ok:ok

[billy the punter]

Re: The Derby track - good or bad In a word; NO. This has always been my view (although it possibly strenghtened as I was ripping up my 33/1 Hala Bek ante-post vouchers two years ago). Many times the Derby winner has not been the best 3yo 12f horse that season; Sir Percy, Kris Kin, High-Rise, Benny The Dip, Shaamit. In fact (bar High-Rise) I don't think any of those were even the best 12f horse on the day, just the best 12f horse that could handle Epsom. Is that right for your DERBY winner?