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Originally Posted by parsixfarms
Ironically, not a single winner of the Vosburgh has gone on to factor in the Sprint since it was shortened to 6F, and last year's edition had to be one of the weakest that I can remember. The adverse impact that the BC-centric scheduling/shortening of races can also be seen in the unfortunate decision to move the Nashua and Tempted to early October to serve as preps for the new BC Juvenile Sprint rather than serving as bridges to the Remsen and Demoiselle. It's possible that the movement of those races will also have an adverse impact upon the Champagne and Frizette, which will be run only one week later.
I agree with NTamm's point about the impact that the Shadwell Mile had upon the Kelso in recent years.
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It might be old age playing a factor but off the top of my head, I can't remember many successful BC results from 7f Vosburgh winners. I know there have been a few Vosburgh losers to win the Sprint but Artax is the only one I can recall doubling.
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09-15-2011, 11:27 AM
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