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Old 06-14-2011, 12:56 PM
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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.
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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?
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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.
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But this a turf sprint?
it's 6F on dirt
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Old 06-14-2011, 01:16 PM
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It really is a Jersey thing, cause I thought I saw turf somewhere too.
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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.
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Old 06-14-2011, 01:28 PM
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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.
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Your wit is still sparkling.
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This will be a nice prep race for the Delta Jackpot.
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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.

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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.
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Almost every day seems to be April 1 with the Breeders Cup these days.
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Old 06-14-2011, 03:11 PM
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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).
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I'm waiting for the turf sprint steeplechase.
5 1/2 furlongs on the grass with one jump
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The Breeders Cup starter 10k?
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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.

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