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Originally Posted by eurobounce
I really dont think that not having 1 1/16 miles races is all that big of a deal. I didn't miss any 1 1/16 miles races last year. I love the 1 mile chute and I like the new turf course. I happen to think Gulf has done a good job transforming the track. To the serious horse player, there are many downsides. But for the most part, it is a positive.
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If you are a horseman looking to stretch your horse out to two turns there is a difference. It also does not allow Gulfstream to have a gradual increase in the distances of the Ky Derby prep races. The Holy Bull this Saturday will be one mile, then the Fountain of Youth will be a mile and a furlong and the Fla Derby will be a mile and a furlong.
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