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ellpol

04-19-2013 10:01 AM

Cheek Pieces on?

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

04-19-2013 10:09 AM

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

ellpol

04-19-2013 10:12 AM

Thanks what do they do?

robfla

04-19-2013 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ellpol (Post 924278)

Thanks what do they do?

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

Danzig

04-19-2013 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ellpol (Post 924278)

Thanks what do they do?

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

ellpol

04-19-2013 03:08 PM

Thats why I love this site

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

Danzig

04-19-2013 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ellpol (Post 924322)

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.

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