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Originally Posted by dalakhani
Ground loss is significantly more important in dirt racing than it is in turf racing.
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Absolutely correct. Flawless Treasure caught up to Communique on the turn last out in KEE but couldn't run with that one in the lane, as Communique surged to catch Tejida. And it wasn't because FT went wide, widest on the turn and entering the stretch; while Communique got a perfect rail trip to the wire, actually running 2 feet LESS than the loose Tejida. It was because Communique was the best horse.
Anyone who
incorrectly thought that FT got the worst of it, running 24 feet more than Communique, 26 feet more than the runner up, and 37 feet more than the third horse, was treated to 9:5 today, as she ran very well in a paceless race.
Yet another example of the fairness of the game.