Change of Plans for Lava Man

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Since when does Churchill not run 1 1/2? The past BC Turfs there have all been 1 1/2.

You're right. It's only the Filly and Mare Turf that will be run at a different distance. The Churchill layout cannot run a 1 1/4 mile race on the grass, so the Filly and Mare Turf will be 1 3/8 miles.

Someone had told me that the BC Turf would also be run at 1 3/8 miles. That information is wrong.

By the way, The Tin Man has won at 12 furlongs.

[Pedigree Ann]

Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

By the way, The Tin Man has won at 12 furlongs.

I know he has, but his best form have been at 10f, IMHO. A good horse can beat lesser types over a trip different from its best, eg. Bold Forbes in the Belmont, I just feel (fear?) The Tin Man can't beat first class 12f horses. I love the horse but am aware of his limitations.