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Old 10-24-2006, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jpops757
I have been following TB racing for 30+years and wonder. Why is the 1 hole always left open rounding the turn comming home. Is it a safety thing? Something as simple as its always a slower position comming around the turn. It could be someting to do with geometry even. Just wondering I have never understod.
Alot of times its because you want the horse to have enough room to switch leads.
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