Anybody else agree with this statement.....

[Downthestretch55]

Well, I don't really agree.
Ther's a world of difference between dirt and turf in terms of riding styles and the way the horses are trained for each.
The similarity is that on dirt, the back stretch is key. If they are used up there, they are cooked early. Same in a turf race, that's why you see the jock's take a strangle hold. They save the horse for the last furlong and make a dash.
The style of dirt races allows for horses to have very different running styles and remain competitive.
I've seen both great dirt and turf races, so there isn't one type that's preferable to me.
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DTS


huh?