Cheek Pieces on?

ellpol · #1 04-19-2013, 11:01 AM

While looking at Keeneland's changes for today on their website in the tenth race it says - #7 -- Afleet Bandit -- Will race with cheek pieces ON. What does that mean?

Danzig · #2 04-19-2013, 11:09 AM

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the white sheepskin on either side are cheekpieces. also known as french blinkers.

ellpol · #3 04-19-2013, 11:12 AM

Thanks what do they do?

robfla · #4 04-19-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ellpol

Thanks what do they do?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+do+cheekpieces+do

Danzig · #5 04-19-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ellpol

Thanks what do they do?

they use them instead of blinkers. has a similar effect on the horse, but isn't as restrictive.

ellpol · #6 04-19-2013, 04:08 PM

Whenever I have a race related question I always get a great answer from you fine folks. I really appreciate it.

Danzig · #7 04-19-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ellpol

Whenever I have a race related question I always get a great answer from you fine folks. I really appreciate it.

glad i could help.