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Originally Posted by jms62
I will concede that point Nick but have we not had a front end turf bias at Saratoga the last 2 meets?
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No, I don't think so, at least not for more than a few days. This year, it was advantageous to be on the lead on both turf courses from Travers day through the final day where all races were on turf (Friday, August 30). There were a few exceptions, but in general, the courses were biased on those days.
The 2012 meet did not have a bias in my recollection. If anything, that meet was plagued by unaggressive riding on the turf.
The dirt this year was fair. There were situations in 2012 when it was drying out where it was advantageous to be on the lead. Travers day was the closest to a bias there was all meet at Saratoga when the rail was strong. T
In sum, the allegation that the tracks in NY are the most biased in the history of racing is colossally stupid, and untrue.