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Originally Posted by Quesmark
Noticed that the hurdle was there the first time around the course today,and than it was removed by the 2nd go round,seemed the fence was hinged so it could be swiveled out of the way.The horses were on the flat a long way from home,guess this avoids tiring runners from having to jump late in these long distance races.
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Thanks. If they are swiveling it out, that is interesting. Can't remember if it was the track announcer, or the Saratoga Steeplechase expert, but they did reiterate to the public(maybe 20min to post?) that they were continuing without the final fence as they have since 2016.
After watching the best overall horse
New Member win the Kiser Novice with ease today (although no early speed horses in that race could have been called 'brave' with one dumping the rider immediately and another leaving the course to DNF), I have a feeling connections and riders are familiar, and unless a horse is truly a deep closer that can't get in touch for the stretch-call of the race, they'll be fine. Still something to consider if I happen to like a prominent horse and a closer equally.