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Originally Posted by justindew
While I think having as many races as possible break from in front of the grandstand is a good thing, my main point here is that there is a major difference between one and two-turn races. Forget for a minute that I am the one making this point. Can you people at least agree that there is a difference between one and two-turn races, and that we would see one two-turn dirt race (Marathon) over two days if the BC was at Belmont?
I'm not anti-NY, and I don't have an ax to grind. That's why I proposed Aqueduct.
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My response doesn't have anything to do with the statement being from you. Having been to multiple Breeders' Cups sitting in the grandstand the majority of the people I've run into are racing fans. They understand the game and have not been the types that care about where races start. Is the statement you made valid? Sure, Belmont is very unique and horses who have been running around two turns all year will have to make an adjustment. The good thing is that there's a terrific stakes program in NY where they can test out handling a one-turn 8.5-9fs.
As for the weather argument, perhaps I'm just not the type to ever entertain that thought since I live in one of the most miserable places in the country from May-September (sometimes more). If its in the 30s on race day it could be a lot worse and I'm fully expecting it to be chilly at Churchill this year.