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Old 12-23-2019, 06:50 PM
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Old 12-27-2019, 10:17 AM
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Trying to handicap these races and a big question mark for me is the track condition. Given that Stronach will do whatever it takes to avoid bad PR, might we see a track similar to BC day where the front runners had an advantage?
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Trying to handicap these races and a big question mark for me is the track condition. Given that Stronach will do whatever it takes to avoid bad PR, might we see a track similar to BC day where the front runners had an advantage?
The track received a cushion renovation 2 weeks ago designed to tighten the surface. Would expect the weather contributed to further tightening. Won't likely be old California 1:07 fast, but it won't be the ridiculous, torpid surface we saw in the fall.
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Santa Anita main track renovations aim to produce faster surface
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https://www.drf.com/news/santa-anita...faster-surface

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The track received a cushion renovation 2 weeks ago designed to tighten the surface. Would expect the weather contributed to further tightening. Won't likely be old California 1:07 fast, but it won't be the ridiculous, torpid surface we saw in the fall.
Has PETA approved this?
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Has PETA approved this?
Cher.. She's been advising Belinda.
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Old 12-27-2019, 01:06 PM
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The track received a cushion renovation 2 weeks ago designed to tighten the surface. Would expect the weather contributed to further tightening. Won't likely be old California 1:07 fast, but it won't be the ridiculous, torpid surface we saw in the fall.
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Santa Anita main track renovations aim to produce faster surface
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