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Originally Posted by Spalding No!
Seem like a wise preservation move for the JCGC; last year's field was approaching Big Cap status.
This move should reinvigorate the race with most trainers adhering to the silly "I need 6-8 weeks to train up to the BC" mentality nowadays.
Don't think the Woodward will lose too much, not many horses were attempting the Whitney-Woodward double if I recall correctly and if they keep it at 9 furlongs it should still be an attractive "final prep" for the trainers who prefer to run their horses rather than sit in the barn.
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Actually ran the Woodward at 10f last year, I hope they move it back to 9 since 10 is really awkward at Belmont. I like the JCGC to Saratoga for that change, as well as what you said.
