Pimlico Racetrack

[Merlinsky]

Apparently we forgot to tell Paul about our conclusions about Pimlico's turns.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...d-to-preakness

He says on Bloodhorse.com

Though Pompa did rule out a run in the Kentucky Derby for D’ Funnybone, he did seem to think the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) could make more sense.
“If everything goes right (in the Swale) the plan right now is the Withers (gr. III, April 24 at Aqueduct) and the Preakness. (The Preakness) is a little shorter than the Derby and the tight turns at Pimlico are more conducive to his style.”

Can we just get all the people at that Alibi Breakfast to watch a quick powerpoint presentation on the turns at Pimlico and clear it up once and for all?

Exhibit A: http://www.east-coast-bias.com/2008/...ght-turns.html Exhibit B: http://www.nytimes.com/1988/05/16/sp...l?pagewanted=1 (says the turns are actually longer)