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Originally Posted by Danzig
you will find that many races, including the ky derby and preakness, have had a variety of dates that they've been run over the last 100-odd years. also, think back to the glory days of hialeah for instance... who would have thought back then that there would be no more flamingo stakes? things change.
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You are correct about that, but I see no reason to change the date of the Travers. If it were moved a week later, then it would be too close to the JCGC. Obviously, the BC has changed the landscape for 3YO's. I just can't agree that AGS, and especially Curlin, were ducking SS.