On the Turf at Belmont?

#1 09-20-2006, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by boswd

Even though I know they have had trouble so far with the turf at this meet but besides that why is NYRA so quick to pull races off the Turf especially at Saratoga. It rains just as much if not more in Europe and they are never pulled. Why do they jump the gun so much?

European meets are shorter and they can rip up the grass and not care. Also, jockeys in NY refuse to ride on anything thats far from perfect.

boswd · #2 09-20-2006, 01:45 PM

It gets very frustrating when you see blue skies and a perfect day at the perfect track( the spa ) and all races are pulled off the turf because of overnight rain and you see all the scratches.

Sightseek · #3 09-20-2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by oracle80

European meets are shorter and they can rip up the grass and not care. Also, jockeys in NY refuse to ride on anything thats far from perfect.

Are you calling our jockey's Princesses?

#4 09-20-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

Are you calling our jockey's Princesses?

No, I'm calling them guys who make a lotta money and don't wanna wind up in wheelchairs.