Gorella v. Ouija Board......
Is the F&M Turf 1 1/4 or 1 3/8 this year? It was 1 3/8 the last time they ran at Churchill. OB won at 1 3/8 at Lone Star two years ago. Gorella would have to run 3/16 farther than she has ever gone before. I have no doubt she can do it. I like the fact that Gorella is now American based and has raced over the Churchill surface against top notch males, but OB seems to have overcome whatever ailments she had last season and is now a monster....again. Tough call. I think I might go with the mare over the filly should they meet.
The Mile and the F&M Turf both have $2 mil purses this year. I wouldn't be surprised to see Gorella opt for the Mile, a race she could have won last year with a better trip.
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