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Originally Posted by Travis Stone
No matter how you slice it, it's a curious decision to run in an ungraded stake for marginally more money when the racetrack which really pumped-up your presence and helped make your Woodward win a big part of why you won Horse of the Year, is offering a grade one race.
It's equally curious as to why anyone would think NYRA did not make an attempt to keep here there.
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Isnt it c
rystal clear? MP decided to be proactive and NYRA figured the
crystal Ruffian trophy and racing on a card with 3 5.5f turf sprints was enough especially at the 250k G1 min.. While the purse is only significant to people that condition and care for Rachel those people are who Jess is making this decision for. You think Jess gives a flying F about another potential 90k?