Stumbled across July 16, 1992 edition of NY Post

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

If the racing secretary thought carding turf sprints was hurting entries, I can't imagine they would have become as popular as they've been with horsemen, carryover hunters, etc. Field sizes speak volumes - and if these races fill, and aren't contrary to progressive handle generation, I can't imagine they would keep carding them in greater quantities. Of all the problems racing might have, running more races that fit this bill seems a non-starter.

Well they do fill well so perhaps we will see all turf sprint cards soon?

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The problem I think people are having with turf sprints in NY is there are simply too many of them.

Except in the dead of winter -- when there are just the right amount of them run.

The best horse in the world right now -- so "they" say -- is a turf sprinter and just won a few minutes ago.




30-to-1 clear cut second choice in the betting finishes 2nd. Riveting.