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Originally Posted by cj
The problem with the Dirt Mile is that outside a few tracks where it is run around one turn, it really isn't a true test and not worthy of any kind of championship status. It is more of a consolation prize. The "miler" isn't even really a division on dirt in this country.
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One turn mile - the new "classic"
Two turn mile - the TEST OF A CHAMPION!
(It's so interesting to see how things are viewed here vs. overseas. Trueshan just won the Northumberland Plate on the all-weather at Newcastle under 148 pounds, but there's some scoffing at calling him a "stayer" since the two-mile distance of the race is considered a "middle distance"!!!)