The Pacific Classic was going to be a bad Grade 1 regardless of surface. When you line up a group of optional claimers, Grade 3 wanna be's and a 7 year old legit Grade 1 horse who seemingly has seen better days then are shocked by the result? It is not like he beat Invasor and Ghostzapper. Lava Man stopping does not really make a good case for anything because in many of the races in which he has been beaten he often fades badly. Some people despise the surface which is entirely their perogative. Others seem willing to accept the surface as it is, which is a work in progress. It certainly changes the way the game is played. But if you dont like it you better find something else to watch or bet on because it is coming to both NY and KY sooner than you think.
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