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Old 05-02-2011, 06:53 AM
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Default Wet or Sloppy Track for Derby?
The extended forecast for Louisville shows a 40% chance of rain. Which horses would benefit the most from an "off" track?
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Old 05-02-2011, 09:33 AM
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Soldat ran a hole in the wind on an off track and is bred to love it.
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Old 05-02-2011, 09:34 AM
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As usual, sloppy track. Amazing how often
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Old 05-02-2011, 09:38 AM
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Super Saver should move way up on an off track.
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Old 05-02-2011, 12:01 PM
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Weather looks pretty good for Friday/Saturday. Cross your fingers.
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I would plan for yielding turf.
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Old 05-02-2011, 12:40 PM
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I would plan for yielding turf.
Agreed,no clue about the main track yet but the turf will be SOFT
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Old 05-02-2011, 04:20 PM
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Soldat ran a hole in the wind on an off track and is bred to love it.
Mike Welsch had good things to say about him working in the slop. He also gave very favorable reports on Brilliant Speed and Archarcharch's works in the slop.

http://www.drf.com/news/kentucky-der...h-preparations
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