Three New BC Races

[hockey2315]

The 12F race makes absolutely no sense for SO many reasons. . . WTF were they thinking?

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

The 12F race makes absolutely no sense for SO many reasons. . . WTF were they thinking?

The Breeders cup commitee have been taking Calder's extreme day way too serious. Can't wait for the Jockey's to race one another, leaning towards a Coa/nakatani exacta.

[sumitas]

It does make sense and the article described their thoughts. In 1989 Easy Goer won the JCGC in 2:29 1/5...After 1989 the JCGC was cut back to 10F by some sprint loving person in blinkers.

In 1974 Forego won the JCGC in 3:21 1/5. The JCGC has been run since 1919. Only since 1990 has it been run at it's shortest 10F distance.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I agree with Sumitas, this is a fine idea. I'd also like to see the Breeders Cup card a 3 furlong sprint. For the horses that can't go the grueling 6 panels of the Sprint. While they are at it, a race for horses ages 6 and up. Because really, how can we expect the old guys to compete with the young ones. I'm sure the quality of the races will be about the same.

My boy is back

[ArlJim78]

if this were April first I'd be convinced this was a joke.
was there a groundswell of support for these races?
its baffling really why they'd want to water down the other races.
plus the "win and you're in" nonsense.
It really has become a joke.

In other news, the DRF has hired BBB as handicapper-in-chief.

[sumitas]

At this time who are the pre-eminent "marathon" horses that may factor in the new 12F division ?

Originally Posted by sumitas

At this time who are the pre-eminent "marathon" horses that may factor in the new 12F division ?

A few shippers from Beulah and The Green Monkey.

[sumitas]

you Are Dodging The Question.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I agree with Sumitas, this is a fine idea. I'd also like to see the Breeders Cup card a 3 furlong sprint. For the horses that can't go the grueling 6 panels of the Sprint. While they are at it, a race for horses ages 6 and up. Because really, how can we expect the old guys to compete with the young ones. I'm sure the quality of the races will be about the same.

i knew someday caller one would be a contender again..

http://www.drf.com/workoutsForHorseA...o?rNo=97027684