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Old 12-10-2007, 12:26 PM
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Couple things. Do you really think this race was set up to try and "improve" the breed? I don't. And do you really think this is going to matter? This game has changed so much in the last 15-20 years and I am afraid it can never be changed back. There is too much money in breeding. Breeders and buyers want to see quick works and speed. Isn't this the complete opposite. I see your point, but don't think it is realistic.
It may turn out to not be realistic and the things I'm hoping for may never happen. I am just glad that there is now something to hope for. Without making this race and some others throughout the year for these types of horses to run in, there was never any hope that breeders would ever breed these kinds of horses anymore and I didn't even blame them.

To answer your question, no, I don't really think it was done to improve the breed. I know it was done with greed in mind. But if a side effect can end up helping the game out a little bit, I'm ok with that.
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Old 12-10-2007, 12:33 PM
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How is does it " help the game " to attempt to create a division of slow horses?
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Old 12-10-2007, 12:34 PM
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Like the addition of the Turf Sprint. Should've been added this year.

Mixed on the Turf Juvenile Fillies. Might get 2 quality fillies and a field of 10, if they're lucky.

Don't like the 1 1/2 "Marathon". I'm in agreement with the majority in this thread......thinking we'll see more allowance than Breeder's Cup quality horses.
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