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Old 12-10-2007, 11:52 AM
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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.
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Old 12-10-2007, 11:54 AM
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In other news, the DRF has hired BBB as handicapper-in-chief.
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Old 12-10-2007, 12:00 PM
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At this time who are the pre-eminent "marathon" horses that may factor in the new 12F division ?
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Old 12-10-2007, 12:02 PM
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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.
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Old 12-10-2007, 12:05 PM
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you Are Dodging The Question.
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Old 12-10-2007, 12:10 PM
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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?
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Old 12-10-2007, 03:36 PM
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Whats next, a race for greys only?
Hey, I like that race!
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