What did we learn...Pre BC?

[Calzone Lord]

The surface changes speed day to day, let alone year to year.

[cmorioles]

I saw those comments on Twitter and was literally laughing out loud. I knew it would be a topic of discussion here.

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

The surface changes speed day to day, let alone year to year.

Not only that, it often changes between races, particularly when a few turf races are thrown in between. Assuming the JCGC track speed was the same as the other dirt races is a pretty big leap.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I saw those comments on Twitter and was literally laughing out loud. I knew it would be a topic of discussion here.



Not only that, it often changes between races, particularly when a few turf races are thrown in between. Assuming the JCGC track speed was the same as the other dirt races is a pretty big leap.

So, wait, you're telling us that Ron the Greek wouldn't have beaten Borrego, who won his Gold Cup by eight lengths, by 20 lengths?

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

So, wait, you're telling us that Ron the Greek wouldn't have beaten Borrego, who won his Gold Cup by eight lengths, by 20 lengths?

Just taking a shot in the dark, I'll say no.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

So, wait, you're telling us that Ron the Greek wouldn't have beaten Borrego, who won his Gold Cup by eight lengths, by 20 lengths?

That Borrego Gold Cup is one of Durkins best calls, I love it.

[Revidere]

Mike Smith back on Game on Dude for the Classic. As per Bloodhorse.