Curlin works on turf

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The course is different from distance to distance which is a real issue for an inexperienced rider over the course. The ground being so soft is something our riders are simply not used to riding over. Knowing where he is in relation to the finish will be the biggest issue i would guess.

OK, so the course is different distance to distance, and if the only answer is to use a jock who is truly experienced over that course -- then I see that being a real issue. Insurmountable? I'm not sure, but very tough. The soft ground, I don't know, if an American jock is just not used to riding over that type of surface, would that be countered by a jock who knows the horse better? A European jock knows the soft turf exceptionally well, but doesn't know the horse as well? I'll go with you on that.

Knowing where he is in relation to the finish -- hey, if that's a big issue, sure I can buy that. He rides a similar distance, but that's not the same, yeah, OK, I got that. Is that too insurmountable? Beats me, LOL.

Eric