It's about time to consider reforming the way our races are timed

[Michael Wrona]

Given that every race at every track on every surface is run at an approximate distance, it is particularly ludicrous that some turf races are actually labeled an "about distance!" I have always declined to announce or reference it, as my respect is too great for the intelligence of ... well, at least this handful of contributors.

I can assure you the majority of the racing world takes U.S. "world records" with the proverbial grain of salt.