New Breeders Cup race announced

[Indian Charlie]

This race makes more sense than some of the other newer additions.

It's like a last hurrah for some exciting 2yos that won't amount to much past this point.

Like the runnerup to Uncle Mo in last years BCJ.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by philcski

Put me in the minority but I actually like this addition. Unlike the Juvy Turf events, this actually has a place in American racing. What do the vast majority of 2yo's in this country do? They sprint on dirt.

But this a turf sprint?

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

This race makes more sense than some of the other newer additions.

It's like a last hurrah for some exciting 2yos that won't amount to much past this point.

Like Uncle Mo.

Ftfy

[philcski]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

But this a turf sprint?

it's 6F on dirt

[MaTH716]

It really is a Jersey thing, cause I thought I saw turf somewhere too.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by philcski

it's 6F on dirt

My bad. Much better. Still want 1 day but I am ok with a 2 yr old sprint on dirt. I will give my all important blessing.

[declansharbor]

This doesnt come close to their worst decision. I like the idea, but let's hope tht this isnt the beginning of some other bright new ideas. Count me as a fan of the one-day event.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Ftfy

Your wit is still sparkling.

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Your wit is still sparkling.

Likewise!!!!

[DaTruth]

This will be a nice prep race for the Delta Jackpot.

[pweizer]

So now, a full one third of the Breeder's Cup races are restricted to two year olds.

Forget Lady's Day. We could now have Juvenile Day instead.

Paul

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Is today April 1st?

Almost every day seems to be April 1 with the Breeders Cup these days. Next thing you know, they'll be announcing that the Cup will be held at Del Mar over a synthetic surface.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

Almost every day seems to be April 1 with the Breeders Cup these days.

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by jms62

I also thought a 2 day format was a bad decision until I had the chance to bet full graded stakes fields for 2 days. It is now an event that I don't want changed. I agree with Hockey...

Since they added all the non-essential races, which cannibalize the "traditional" Breeders' Cup races, there have been record numbers of entries, but not full fields (meaning 14 horses in this format).

[Cannon Shell]

I'm waiting for the turf sprint steeplechase.
5 1/2 furlongs on the grass with one jump

[Cannon Shell]

The Breeders Cup starter 10k?

[Cannon Shell]

Why they just ban Lasix for the race?

The foreign horses will be lined up to run, the "transparency" and "integrity" will lead to a more confident public betting hundreds of millions on it and the Germans will feel free to breed to the winner. Only the "real" trainers will be able to run with out "doping" their horses and those scum, the vets won't be making a mint with all those $25 Lasix shots.

The Game is saved!!!!

[tanner12oz]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

I have to say, I still wish the BC was one day...I guess I'm the only one left.

im with you

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I'm waiting for the turf sprint steeplechase.
5 1/2 furlongs on the grass with one jump

The BC Mares In Foal. About seven furlongs, half polytrack, half turf.

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by philcski

Put me in the minority but I actually like this addition. Unlike the Juvy Turf events, this actually has a place in American racing. What do the vast majority of 2yo's in this country do? They sprint on dirt.

I agree totally. I also have a feeling that this is going to be a more popular race for trainers. I've long wished that there was no 2yo racing beyond 6f anyway and I think that having them race shorter instead of pushing them to run further than they are ready for that early in their careers will be better in the long run. At least I hope so because I'm tired of seeing half the crop broken down by the summer every year.