IDT meet Turf Racing @ AQU

[fouroneone]

Is this a first? I don't remember them ever running on the grass this late. I am sure the 6 inches of snow forcasted tonight and a high of 24 on Thursday will put an end to that for the year though

[the little guy]

Is this a first? I don't remember them ever running on the grass this late. I am sure the 6 inches of snow forcasted tonight and a high of 24 on Thursday will put an end to that for the year thoughIt has definitely happened before, but I can only remember once ( maybe twice ).

This year was different for a couple reasons, besides the weather being dry and warm, in that the inner opened November 30th, which is on the early side, and with Belmont staying open a week longer for the BC, the turf course had only been used for four weeks when the inner opened. Usually it is six...and at this time of year that can beat things up fairly easily.

[cj]

They also ran on the turf when the inner dirt was extended in the past, at least I think they did. I know it has been done a few times before.

[the little guy]

They also ran on the turf when the inner dirt was extended in the past, at least I think they did. I know it has been done a few times before.I'm highly skeptical that they ever ran on both simultaneously in the spring. It just makes no sense. Think about it. One only stays open late due to cold and/or rain and the other could only open early due to unseasonably warm temperatures ( and probably lower levels of rain ).

Sounds like it could only happen on the internet.

[46zilzal]

and IDT means what?

[Overlay]

Inner Dirt Track

[OTM Al]

I'd have to say its come to an end as of yesterday's and tonight's predicted snows. I think I heard them say it was in such good shape (as opposed to last year) that they would keep running on it as long as the weather behaved. You also notice they have been runing optional claimers and maiden claimers for state breds? I don't remember seeing these before, but they seem to be fairly popular with the entry box, so you get no issues from me with them.

[saratoga guy]

http://www.nybreds.com/racing/bb_0012.html

Scroll down to "(12/7) GAME VICTORY" and you'll see that in 2000 they ran their last grass race on that December date.

http://www.nybreds.com/racing/bb_0112.html ..."(12/2) Last grass of year to I Met Somebody"

In 2001 the last grass race was run on Dec 2.

[Figman]

My records for AQU show:
In 2000 the last turf race was Dec.7th-8th race.
In 2001 the last turf race was Dec.6th-8th race.
In 2002 the last turf race was Nov.16th-8th race.
In 2003 the last turf race was Nov.27th-5th race.
In 2004 the last turf race was Nov.20th-8th race.

[fouroneone]

looks like they are going to try to run tomorrow

6th Race - AQUEDUCT - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2005

Approx. Post 2:48PM
Race Type: MAIDEN Purse $44,000 (Up to $8,360 NYSBFOA)
Distance: One Mile And One Sixteenth(Turf)
Conditions: For Maidens, Two Year Olds.


PP Horse Name (L) Age Sex Wt Jockey Owner Trainer
1 North East Storm (L) 2 C 120 Fragoso, P Ricker, S Romans, D
2 Tasteyville (L) 2 C 120 Santos, J Fox Ridge Farm, Inc. Kelly, P
3 Ernie Bogen (L) 2 G 120 Espinoza, J Spiegel, R Donk, D
4 Thunder Proof (L) 2 G 120 Jara, F (2) Our Sugar Bear Stable Brice, M
5 Kick Up Your Heels (L) 2 G 115* Hill, C Flying Zee Stable Serpe, P
6 Numerate (L) 2 C 120 Arroyo, Jr., N Williams, Jr., G Bailes, W
7 Path of Perfection (L) 2 C 115* Toups, R Punk, Jr., W O'Brien, K
8 Pratt (L1) 2 C 120 Coa, E Willmott Stables, Inc. Hennig, M
9 Speaking Out (L) 2 G 115* Kaenel, K Nick-Mike Stables O'Brien, L
10a MTO-Scots Pine (L) 2 C 120 Garcia, A Darley Stable McLaughlin, K
11a MTO-Jazil (L) 2 C 120 Jara, F (1) Shadwell Stable McLaughlin, K
a -- Darley Stable; Shadwell Stable
Blinkers Off: Path of Perfection
Blinkers On: Thunder Proof


On another topic, there is a 1mile and 5 furlongs race scheduled for tomorrow, is that rare?

[OTM Al]

The Gallant Fox just after Christmas time is also 1 5/8 m. There may be starters allowences of that length too, but yes, it is pretty rare

[the little guy]

There is little to no chance tomorrow's race will remain on the turf. Wednesday's entries were drawn Saturday, before it snowed Saturday night, and we just got a little more last night.

I think it's safe to say turf racing is over for 2005 in NY.