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Originally Posted by the_fat_man
6 1/2 on the SA turf has to be the most challenging race to handicap. What does it take for a horse to power through the lane with an outside run? I've been betting these kind of horses and getting consistently skunked with 2nds when they just can't pass. The latest example being Swift Winds. Ran his ass off, just couldn't overcome the setup. It's like betting AQU inner.
Medzedeekron, who finished just ahead of Swift Winds last out, with a more inside run, absolutely CRUSHED a field on poly next time he ran.
Good thing FG, with that long stretch, is an option.
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I dont play the downhill alot, but when I see a good turf miler on the 6 1/2, I go to the window.