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Originally Posted by Gemtwyst
I've always thought the fillies should have a TC just like the traditional one. I hate how almost all the races for females are 1 or 2 furlongs shorter than those for their male counterparts. (Sorry, the Kentucky Oaks and the BC Distaff at 9 furlongs is a farce) Just because they have 2 X chromosomes doesn't mean they don't want to run 10 or 12 furlongs.
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Nobody said they weren't allowed to run in the Derby or Classic. I think we offer way too many distaff and disturf options for fillies and mares at the grade 1 level to the point that connections in this country are almost fearful of running against the boys. Now I'm not saying we should get rid of the Distaff or Oaks, but consider the best mares in Europe the last few years (Ouija Board, Pride, Alexander Goldrun, etc). They ran most of their races against the best males because of fewer group 1 level distaff options. They didn't do too bad. So, to use your point, "just because they have 2 X chromosomes doesn't mean they" can't run against the boys. Take away the vast options, the more you will see girls tackle the boys, and, as a side-effect, you will see girls tackle longer distances more willingly.