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Indian Charlie 06-14-2011 11:56 AM

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 06-14-2011 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philcski (Post 784428)
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 06-14-2011 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie (Post 784434)
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 06-14-2011 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randallscott35 (Post 784435)
But this a turf sprint?

it's 6F on dirt

MaTH716 06-14-2011 12:16 PM

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

randallscott35 06-14-2011 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philcski (Post 784439)
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 06-14-2011 12:28 PM

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 06-14-2011 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by declansharbor (Post 784438)
Ftfy

Your wit is still sparkling.

declansharbor 06-14-2011 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie (Post 784445)
Your wit is still sparkling.

Likewise!!!!

DaTruth 06-14-2011 01:29 PM

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

pweizer 06-14-2011 01:29 PM

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 06-14-2011 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind (Post 784391)
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 06-14-2011 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parsixfarms (Post 784474)
Almost every day seems to be April 1 with the Breeders Cup these days.

:tro:

parsixfarms 06-14-2011 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jms62 (Post 784409)
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 06-14-2011 03:35 PM

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

Cannon Shell 06-14-2011 03:36 PM

The Breeders Cup starter 10k?

Cannon Shell 06-14-2011 03:41 PM

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 06-14-2011 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by randallscott35 (Post 784410)
I have to say, I still wish the BC was one day...I guess I'm the only one left.

im with you

ateamstupid 06-14-2011 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell (Post 784499)
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 06-14-2011 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philcski (Post 784428)
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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