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Old 10-09-2007, 02:14 PM
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I don't think anyone is going to point fingers at the surface because a horse (or two on Saturday) broke down over it....

They obviously want to make the surface out to be something better than what it is.

right, no one probably would point-yet---i guess keeneland wanted to get a jump on any potential finger-pointing by doing a little of their own. a preemptive finger point if you will...
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Old 10-09-2007, 02:14 PM
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I don't think anyone is going to point fingers at the surface because a horse (or two on Saturday) broke down over it....

They obviously want to make the surface out to be something better than what it is.
It seems THEY are the trainers that continue to hype the used condoms.
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Old 10-09-2007, 02:25 PM
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What do they have to gain by speaking out against it?
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Old 10-09-2007, 02:28 PM
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What do they have to gain by speaking out against it?
They aren't, at least not for training purposes. I assume they want to keep the horses running as long as they can. Can't get paid a daily rate, if your barn is empty.
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