The most glaring omission from the Gulfstream re-configuration is the absence of 1 1/16 mile races! Now if they want the new 3YOs to go two-turns they have to go 9 furlongs. I think that was a big mistake.
The turf course idea was a copy of what Arlington does, as they are able to move the rail something like 84 feet. I always thought that it essentially set up an inner and outer turf course, but doesn't use that designation.
The inclusion of a one mile chute was terrific, but the short stretch and inability to go 1 1/16 is a big down-side in my opinion.
NT
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