Cheek Pieces on?

[ellpol]

While looking at Keeneland's changes for today on their website in the tenth race it says - #7 -- Afleet Bandit -- Will race with cheek pieces ON. What does that mean?

[Danzig]

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the white sheepskin on either side are cheekpieces. also known as french blinkers.

[ellpol]

Thanks what do they do?

[robfla]

Originally Posted by ellpol

Thanks what do they do?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+do+cheekpieces+do

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by ellpol

Thanks what do they do?

they use them instead of blinkers. has a similar effect on the horse, but isn't as restrictive.

[ellpol]

Whenever I have a race related question I always get a great answer from you fine folks. I really appreciate it.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by ellpol

Whenever I have a race related question I always get a great answer from you fine folks. I really appreciate it.

glad i could help.