Top 10 Reasons Why Songbird Should Run in the Kentucky Derby

7. Horse racing would benefit greatly

Most people will say “what’s best for the horse” is always the right answer, and I don’t disagree with that.  If the horse is not fit for a certain race he/she should not be running in the event.  However, if Songbird comes to Kentucky as a fine tuned machine and runs in the Kentucky Oaks it does horse racing no good whatsoever.  The pure presence of a filly in the Kentucky Derby always creates a buzz.  Can you imagine if a “girl” was the favorite in the race?  The general public would eat that stuff up!  If she runs in the Kentucky Oaks the general public still won’t even know her name.