Three New BC Races

[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.

[NoChanceToDance]

How can they call a 12 furlong race a marathon??? That in itself is a joke.

There were reports in our racing press that the BC people were discussing the idea of a staying race and it was assumed it would be a 14 furlong race.

I do agree that they are making too much of it now. Field sizes will no doubt drop with these added races.

As someone said, it is becoming too much of a good thing.

Whats next, a race for greys only?