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Old 08-09-2006, 01:03 PM
Pointg5 Pointg5 is offline
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Originally Posted by Scav
Again, you exhibit your comediness. One of the reasons turf racing is won from the back is because there are no kickup. Dirt racing is won from the front partially because of all the kickup that happens from the horse in front.

How would you feel if you had dirt flying in your face for two minutes straight?
I think it has to do more with the horses stride(high action) and the horses hoof, big hooves are better for turf racing...
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