Should KY Derby contenders get shut out of the Triple Crown because they're a few thousand dollars short in graded earnings?

We've been hearing cries for "change" from Thoroughbred fans, handicappers and on-air talent. Its one of those "tradition" or "that's the way we've always done it" complications:The BC "Win and You're In" series of races were designed to get fans (old and new) to pick a favorite horse or horses, and follow them along the trail. If that seemed like a good idea, then this is a no-bLlook to Japan, where their big races feature a few starters who have received the most votes from race-goers. Sort of like a "wildcard" that would certainly get people involved, and may be even more successful than the "win and you're in" strategy to get fans to embrace their favorite.There's one big problem, though. I know that if  voted for a horse that made it into the race, and the horse broke down, I would feel somewhat responsible for it. And I'm thinking I wouldn't be the only one. . .