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Originally Posted by phystech
Why would you need another finish line installed?
Laurel is now running 8.5f races and the tracks (Lau & Gulf) are the same distance, aren't they?
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Arlington has the same configuration as Gulfstream, and Arlington had the same issue, so they did what both Keeneland and Fairgrounds was already doing, and installed an alternate finish line. Simple solution and it gave the Arlington racing secretary alot more options as far as races.....It used to be 6f, 8f one turn, 9f, and that was it for the dirt. Now they have 6f, 8f one turn, 8.5f two turn, 9f, and they actually added 7f last year.
It is pretty hilarious actually in that when they are running to the alternate finish line, Arlington puts up this HUGE stop sign at the finish line that says this is where you are suppose to end. Everytime I see it, I crack up....