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I finished up dating the Graded Stakes Results and Divisional Standings this afternoon. I've copied tables of the Top 10 for each division at the bottom of this post (sorry about the table formatting; the changes to SB Nation United have been a bit rough on tables).
Some notes on the current standings:
- Any time you construct standing on a "point by event" basis, there is a reward for activity as much as performance. In other words, horse that run frequently all year long, but may not win a ton of races, have an edge over those that only run a handful of times but perhaps have won bigger stakes. Intrinsically, I like this as it's a bit of a reward for horses that stay in training all year. I think one of the things that make a horse good (or even 'great') is the ability to go out and race consistently without chronic physical issues.
- The Turf Mile category is one where we see the best horse not in the top position due to running in fewer races under those conditions as his rivals. Mr. Commons clings to a 10 point lead, with Wise Dan well clear of the third place horses Data Link and Jeranimo. If Wise Dan goes on to win the Breeder's Cup Mile, he'll easily take this category. He's also in line for a speed figure bonus since he's run some of the fastest races in this division over the course of the year.
- Earlier in the year I was curious if I'll Have Another's lead in the 3YO Colts division would hold up without him running in a single race and, as you can see in the standings below, he's still well clear of the others. In fact, there is pretty much no way another 3YO can catch him other than Alpha winning the Breeders' Cup Classic which, to be honest, is a long shot at this point.
- I separated out the 3YO turf and main track horses for the first time and, in my opinion, I like the way the standings look now as compared to before. A horse like Summer Front is now rewarded for his specialization on the grass.
- Grace Hall's victory in theG2-Indiana Oaks last weekend vault her to the top of the 3YO Fillies division. Like the Turf Mile division, the de facto top filly - Questing (GB) - is hurt due to running in fewer graded stakes than her rivals. The Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic should settle this race.
- Again, the separation of the turf females from the dirt provides more clarity; Lady of Shamrock is clearly the best 3YO turf filly but it's misleading to group her in with fillies like Grace Hall and Questing when they run on different surfaces.
- No matter how you slice it, Game On Dude dominates the Classic division and should finish the season on top unless he completely flops over the final three months of the year.
Something to think about with the older horses: both Game On Dude and Wise Dan are geldings which, thankfully, ensures they won't be rushed off to the breeding shed following the end of the season. - Man, that Sprint division is (once again) wide, wide open. The Factor is retired, Amazombie just ran a dull fourth in his last start and all the other contenders have taken turns beating up on each other. Could this be a year where a standout filly can beat the boys in the Breeders' Cup Sprint?
Below is the link to the spreadsheet on Google Drive with the entire 2012 Graded Stakes results along with the Top 10 from each division.
2012 Graded Stakes Results & Divisional Standings
2YO Colts | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Know More | 105 |
2 | Shanghai Bobby | 80 |
3 | Bern Identity | 50 |
Scherer Magic | 50 | |
Fortify | 50 | |
6 | Power Broker | 45 |
Joha | 45 | |
Rolling Fog | 45 | |
9 | Dynamic Sky | 35 |
Spurious Precision | 35 | |
Goldencents | 35 | |
Overanalyze | 35 | |
I'm Boundtoscore | 35 |
2YO Fillies | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Executiveprivilege | 115 |
2 | Spring in the Air | 70 |
So Many Ways | 70 | |
Kauai Katie | 70 | |
5 | Spring Venture | 60 |
6 | Dreaming of Julia | 45 |
7 | My Happy Face | 35 |
Broken Spell | 35 | |
Sweet Shirley Mae | 35 | |
Beholder | 35 | |
Scarlet Strike | 35 |
3YO Colts | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | I'll Have Another | 170 |
2 | Alpha | 140 |
Bodemeister | 140 | |
4 | Secret Circle | 110 |
Creative Cause | 110 | |
6 | Union Rags | 105 |
7 | Hansen | 100 |
Trinniberg | 100 | |
9 | Paynter | 95 |
10 | Neck 'n Neck | 85 |
Golden Ticket | 85 | |
Bourbon Courage | 85 | |
Mark Valeski | 85 | |
Nonios | 85 |
3YO Colts Turf | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Summer Front | 75 |
2 | Howe Great | 65 |
3 | Silver Max | 60 |
My Best Brother | 60 | |
5 | Finnegans Wake | 50 |
6 | King David | 45 |
Bayrir (FR) | 45 | |
8 | King Kreesa | 35 |
Old Time Hockey | 35 | |
10 | Lucky Chappy (IRE) | 30 |
3YO Fillies | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Grace Hall | 155 |
2 | Zo Impressive | 140 |
3 | Questing (GB) | 125 |
4 | In Lingerie | 120 |
5 | Contested | 115 |
6 | Eden's Moon | 110 |
7 | Reneesgotzip | 105 |
Believe You Can | 105 | |
9 | Broadway's Alibi | 95 |
10 | Via Villaggio | 90 |
3YO Fillies Turf | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Lady of Shamrock | 140 |
2 | Centre Court | 85 |
My Gi Gi | 85 | |
4 | Better Lucky | 60 |
5 | Open Water | 50 |
Stormy Lucy | 50 | |
Dayatthespa | 50 | |
8 | Regalo Mia | 45 |
9 | Colonial Flag | 40 |
10 | Somali Lemonade | 35 |
Eden's Moon | 35 | |
Stephanie's Kitten | 35 |
Classic | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Game On Dude | 195 |
2 | Ron the Greek | 150 |
3 | Richard's Kid | 110 |
4 | Fort Larned | 95 |
5 | Redeemed | 85 |
6 | Flat Out | 70 |
Hymn Book | 70 | |
Mucho Macho Man | 70 | |
9 | Alternation | 60 |
Mission Impazible | 60 | |
Nates Mineshaft | 60 | |
Wise Dan | 60 |
Dirt Mile | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Shackleford | 115 |
2 | To Honor and Serve | 50 |
Mucho Macho Man | 50 | |
Tapizar | 50 | |
Nates Mineshaft | 50 | |
Fort Larned | 50 | |
7 | Jersey Town | 45 |
8 | Jackson Bend | 40 |
9 | Rail Trip | 35 |
Rule | 35 | |
Caleb's Posse | 35 | |
Uh Oh Bango | 35 | |
Successful Dan | 35 |
Dirt Mile Fillies | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Include Me Out | 105 |
2 | It's Tricky | 80 |
3 | Ellafitz | 50 |
Awesome Maria | 50 | |
5 | Daisey Devine | 45 |
6 | Love and Pride | 40 |
7 | Star Billing | 35 |
Brushed by a Star | 35 | |
Bay to Bay | 35 | |
Cash for Clunkers | 35 |
Dirt Sprint | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | The Factor | 105 |
2 | Amazombie | 95 |
Capital Account | 95 | |
4 | Camp Victory | 80 |
5 | Caixa Electronica | 75 |
Emcee | 75 | |
Essence Hit Man | 75 | |
8 | Coil | 70 |
Poseidon's Warrior | 70 | |
10 | Hamazing Destiny | 65 |
Dirt Sprint Fillies | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Groupie Doll | 175 |
2 | Musical Romance | 130 |
3 | C C's Pal | 115 |
4 | Nicole H | 85 |
5 | She's Cheeky | 80 |
6 | Roxy Gap | 75 |
Sugarinthemorning | 75 | |
8 | Derwin's Star | 60 |
Magical Feeling | 60 | |
It's Tricky | 60 |
Distaff | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Royal Delta | 105 |
Include Me Out | 105 | |
3 | Love ThewayYouare | 80 |
4 | Love and Pride | 70 |
5 | Upperline | 50 |
6 | Plum Pretty | 45 |
In Lingerie | 45 | |
8 | Tiz Miz Sue | 40 |
Awesome Maria | 40 | |
10 | Mystical Star | 35 |
Absinthe Minded | 35 | |
Joyful Victory | 35 |
Turf Classic | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Point of Entry | 170 |
2 | Slim Shadey (GB) | 165 |
3 | Simmard | 105 |
4 | Al Khali | 95 |
Casino Host | 95 | |
6 | Acclamation | 90 |
Little Mike | 90 | |
8 | Papaw Bodie | 85 |
9 | Utopian | 75 |
Forte Dei Marmi (GB) | 75 |
Turf Fillies | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Zagora (FR) | 120 |
2 | Marketing Mix | 115 |
3 | Hit It Rich | 105 |
4 | Capital Plan | 85 |
5 | Dream Peace (IRE) | 60 |
City to City | 60 | |
Aruna | 60 | |
8 | All Star Heart | 50 |
9 | Nahrain (GB) | 45 |
I'm A Dreamer (IRE) | 45 | |
Belle Royale (IRE) | 45 | |
Winter Memories | 45 |
Turf Mile | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Mr. Commons | 135 |
2 | Wise Dan | 125 |
3 | Data Link | 75 |
Jeranimo | 75 | |
5 | Willyconker (IRE) | 70 |
Obviously (IRE) | 70 | |
7 | Tune Me In | 50 |
Corporate Jungle | 50 | |
Doubles Partner | 50 | |
10 | Suggestive Boy (ARG) | 35 |
Turallure | 35 | |
Wilcox Inn | 35 | |
Wilkinson | 35 | |
Dominus | 35 | |
Riding the River | 35 | |
Hunters Bay | 35 | |
Guys Reward | 35 |
Turf Mile Fillies | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Tapitsfly | 150 |
2 | Hungry Island | 85 |
3 | Winter Memories | 60 |
Quiet Oasis (IRE) | 60 | |
5 | Zagora (FR) | 50 |
6 | Daisy Devine | 35 |
Marketing Mix | 35 | |
City to City | 35 | |
Bauble Queen | 35 | |
Silver Max | 35 |
Turf Sprint | ||
Rank | Horse | Total |
1 | Bridgetown | 40 |
2 | Great Mills | 35 |
Something Extra | 35 | |
4 | Perfect Officer | 25 |
Ben's Cat | 25 | |
Big Band Sound | 25 | |
Upgrade | 25 | |
California Flag | 25 | |
Unbridled's Note | 25 | |
Roxy Gap | 25 | |
Caracortado | 25 | |
Great Attack | 25 |