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Originally Posted by CSC
I agree on Goldikova in the mile, perhaps the day's most likely winner. Though I would prefer softer ground to SA's very firm turf course. If she handles that and the California heat it's really hard to get past her.
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The turf course is NOT hard..
Two things were/are at play on the grass course... #1, the rails had been at 24' all meet as they were saving the inside paths for this weekend. As a result, that significant section of the turf is softer than the portion they've been running on. #2, the course was actually heavily watered yesterday and had PLENTY of give to it...
John Velasquez told Haskin last night that when he came off after the Juvy Filly Turf, his boots were soaked. Bill Mott told me the same thing this morning as well. If you look at the finishing order of the elder F&M's in fact, you'll notice the hard ground lovers faired poorly. Don't buy into the 'rock hard turf' suggestions.