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Old 08-09-2006, 02:03 PM
Pointg5 Pointg5 is offline
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Again, you exhibit your comediness. One of the reasons turf racing is won from the back is because there are no kickup. Dirt racing is won from the front partially because of all the kickup that happens from the horse in front.

How would you feel if you had dirt flying in your face for two minutes straight?
I think it has to do more with the horses stride(high action) and the horses hoof, big hooves are better for turf racing...
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Old 08-09-2006, 02:33 PM
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I think it has to do more with the horses stride(high action) and the horses hoof, big hooves are better for turf racing...

BINGO. The dirt in the face though was a cute story though.
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Old 08-09-2006, 02:35 PM
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BINGO. The dirt in the face though was a cute story though.
I said partially as in it could be a reason
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Old 08-09-2006, 02:39 PM
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I said partially as in it could be a reason
It is not a reason. The dirt in the face excuse is an excuse for only a small amount of horses.
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