Stumbled across July 16, 1992 edition of NY Post

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

How is this a problem?

Lots of people dont like them.

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Lots of people dont like them.

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.

[Rudeboyelvis]

7 turf races in 3 days - in general, not simply sprints, over a track that has two turf courses seems odd

[cmorioles]

I blame Wayne Lukas and Thorograph.

One started the trend of one guy dominating all the best horses, though to be fair, he actually raced his. The other started the stupid bounce theory.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I blame Wayne Lukas and Thorograph.

One started the trend of one guy dominating all the best horses, though to be fair, he actually raced his. The other started the stupid bounce theory.

Wait till Black caviar bounces tonight

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Wait till Black caviar bounces tonight

Did you bring enough drugs for everyone?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I blame Wayne Lukas and Thorograph.

One started the trend of one guy dominating all the best horses, though to be fair, he actually raced his. The other started the stupid bounce theory.

Good points. DWL made it ok for trainers themselves not to actually train their horses.

[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?