re: Derby Draw

Simply put, Japan has rich and powerful owners that buy studs and mares from all over the world. Also, their training regiment is vastly different from what Americans do. I will say this. Racing at Churchill Downs in the Kentucky Derby is vastly different than over there. Not that I'm saying is bad, but it's a completely different environment, and vice versa when Americans go. I've seen many bad rides by Japanese jockeys in this race over the years.