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Originally Posted by eurobounce
Calder is going to run two races at the same time on a program called EXTREME DAY. They are also going to run a 2 mile race worth $250k. The also are going to run races clockwise instead of counter-clockwise. Extreme Day is going to be July 22nd.
Two races at once. I wonder if they are going to have a bet you can make on the two winners--maybe a two-race trifecta etc etc. Never heard of anything like this but it should be interesting.
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Well the 2-mile turf race is a good thing and with 29 noms and a purse of $250k, it should be a great race.
As for the "two-at-once" races, I thonk it's a terrible idea. They'll have to add to the gate crew(s), use two starters and I have no idea how they will use the patrol cameras. And what happens of a horse gets loose in the post parade ?
Love Calder's innovation. It likely will go well. But I'd rather not see them do this.