2 skip away stakes?

videogirl10 · #1 06-09-2010, 07:45 PM

i noticed there was a race this weekend called the skip away. isn't there another one at gulfstream that is a grade 3? is there a reason why there are two named after him?

Cannon Shell · #2 06-09-2010, 07:51 PM

Same reason there are like 5 Barbaro stakes???

blackthroatedwind · #3 06-09-2010, 07:58 PM

And none named after Dynever.

It's a conspiracy I tell you.

Linny · #4 06-09-2010, 08:19 PM

Delaware runs a Go For Wand for 3yo fillies, not to be confused for the (currently suspended) G1 for fillies and mares at Saratoga. Monmouth runs a Personal Ensign as well. I think there used to be a Forego at Turfway too.

Dynever has one in Saudi, but it's in his Arabic named and spelled backward with the fillies having to run in burquas.

blackthroatedwind · #5 06-09-2010, 08:24 PM

The Go for Wand is now a Grade 2.

Linny · #6 06-09-2010, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

The Go for Wand is now a Grade 2.

It was downgraded (sadly) and then sent to the shed for the 2010 season with the Ruffian (still a G1 taking it's place. Is it's possible that the now G2 GFW will be run at Belmont Fall?

blackthroatedwind · #7 06-09-2010, 08:48 PM

I thought it was reported to be shelved for the year. But, otherwise I have no idea.

videogirl10 · #8 06-10-2010, 12:10 AM

thanks for your replys. but what is the point of having several races called the same thing? couldn't they take one of the races and name it something else?

Port Conway Lane · #9 06-10-2010, 12:33 AM

The races are in different states.

richard · #10 06-10-2010, 12:57 PM

This is horse racing . There is little national cohesion .

clyde · #11 06-11-2010, 04:36 PM

I think it's time for AudioGirl.