Saratoga 8f on inner turf

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Not really much of a profile. Some speed, some mid-pack, some closers.

I'm all for bigger fields.

I guess if the jockeys say they don't feel safe it won't matter.

If that's the case though ... why not just make all races on the inner turf 8.5 furlongs? I realize you can't run 8fs on the mellon.. but so what.

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

If that's the case though ... why not just make all races on the inner turf 8.5 furlongs? I realize you can't run 8fs on the mellon.. but so what.

Actually, I'd prefer that 8.5F was the shortest distance on the inner.

On the safety issue, keep in mind that the 2YO races in recent years have changed from 8F on the inner to 8.5F on the Mellon.