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06-16-2023, 01:40 PM
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GP Turf races off all summer?
I haven't played Gulfstream since the Championship meet. I handicapped Friday's card and saw no turf races.
Are they resting the turf course for the summer? If so, I applaud the decision.
Their turf course should be in the best condition for winter when the northern tracks can't use their own.
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06-16-2023, 02:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnGalt1
I haven't played Gulfstream since the Championship meet. I handicapped Friday's card and saw no turf races.
Are they resting the turf course for the summer? If so, I applaud the decision.
Their turf course should be in the best condition for winter when the northern tracks can't use their own.
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I believe there is no turf racing until December. they had no choice, the course was a mess.
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06-16-2023, 06:00 PM
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velocitician
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rollingpk3
I believe there is no turf racing until December. they had no choice, the course was a mess.
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GOOD
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06-17-2023, 05:38 PM
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this guy says it better than I could
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06-19-2023, 10:08 AM
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Location: Toronto
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They tore up the turf course. . Mounts of dirt on it. I guess they will be installing a new turf course.
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06-19-2023, 11:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azeri98
They tore up the turf course. . Mounts of dirt on it. I guess they will be installing a new turf course.
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I thought this was the new turf course.
And why would GP and other tracks overuse their turf courses by running maiden claiming and other races for cheap horses?
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06-19-2023, 12:20 PM
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Location: Toronto
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnGalt1
I thought this was the new turf course.
And why would GP and other tracks overuse their turf courses by running maiden claiming and other races for cheap horses?
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It wasn't a new turf course. They just reseeded on over seeded the old one. It held up well from December to February, then started to die in March. Not sure why they run cheap horses on turf. It draws full fields. That would be my guess.
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06-19-2023, 02:45 PM
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Why don't they go ahead and announce no dirt racing until December as well?
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06-20-2023, 11:17 PM
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@TimeformUSfigs
Join Date: Jan 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by metro
Why don't they go ahead and announce no dirt racing until December as well?
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LOL. I saw Sunday I think the 1st race was on dirt and that was it.
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06-21-2023, 12:12 PM
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They are having trouble getting fields for dirt races especially the cheap claimers. I think every track is having that issue. Tapeta and grass races draw bigger fields
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06-21-2023, 12:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cj
LOL. I saw Sunday I think the 1st race was on dirt and that was it.
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Saw that too, why did they even bother?
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06-24-2023, 11:13 AM
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With Tampa Bay Downs never racing over the summer, what is the nearest venue to Gulfsteam that offers grass racing?
Colonial Downs I guess - and Laurel/Pimlico when their short meet ends.
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06-24-2023, 04:19 PM
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Out-of-town Jasper
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas Roulston
With Tampa Bay Downs never racing over the summer...
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Except, of course, the upcoming Friday and Saturday.
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06-25-2023, 08:13 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Toronto
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas Roulston
With Tampa Bay Downs never racing over the summer, what is the nearest venue to Gulfsteam that offers grass racing?
Colonial Downs I guess - and Laurel/Pimlico when their short meet ends.
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Louisiana Downs would be my guess
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06-26-2023, 12:44 PM
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Location: Clarksville, AR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azeri98
Louisiana Downs would be my guess
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Evangeline Downs - 737 (driving) miles from TBD
Colonial Downs - 810 miles from TBD
Ellis Park - 852 miles from TBD
Louisiana Downs - 918 miles from TBD
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