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02-02-2023, 10:13 AM
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Aqueduct cancels Friday, Saturday cards, moves Withers to Feb. 11
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02-02-2023, 11:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy Asaro
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Interesting.
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02-02-2023, 12:09 PM
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Definitely understand why they would cancel on Friday.
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02-02-2023, 02:42 PM
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I support these sorts of things. Anything to make the sport safer.
But I think it really does represent a sea change. Santa Anita, of course, won't even run a card when the track is projected to be sloppy or muddy. And Aqueduct and east coast tracks have historically run even in extreme cold or snow. I think this is a welcome change.
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02-02-2023, 02:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dilanesp
I support these sorts of things. Anything to make the sport safer.
But I think it really does represent a sea change. Santa Anita, of course, won't even run a card when the track is projected to be sloppy or muddy. And Aqueduct and east coast tracks have historically run even in extreme cold or snow. I think this is a welcome change.
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When was the last time Aqueduct ran when it was in the 20s and WINDY (winds are supposed to be 20-30mph on Friday afternoon, gusting to almost 40mph)
Name it...
It hasn't happened in decades
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02-02-2023, 05:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage
When was the last time Aqueduct ran when it was in the 20s and WINDY (winds are supposed to be 20-30mph on Friday afternoon, gusting to almost 40mph)
Name it...
It hasn't happened in decades
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As late as 2005, they ran in these sorts of conditions and canceled a card in the middle of the day.
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02-02-2023, 05:43 PM
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Looking for wind chills well below 0.
I did things in 2005 I would never do today.
I used to spend $50 a night in a bar to catch a buzz, now all I have to do is stanf up fsdt.
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02-02-2023, 05:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dilanesp
As late as 2005, they ran in these sorts of conditions and canceled a card in the middle of the day.
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Almost 20 years ago...thanks for confirming what I just wrote.
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02-02-2023, 06:32 PM
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Just another Facist
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom
Looking for wind chills well below 0.
I did things in 2005 I would never do today.
I used to spend $50 a night in a bar to catch a buzz, now all I have to do is stanf up fsdt.
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02-02-2023, 08:36 PM
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SaratogaFan1
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They did the right thing cancelling so soon.
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02-02-2023, 09:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dilanesp
As late as 2005, they ran in these sorts of conditions and canceled a card in the middle of the day.
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Yes, we have gotten better at cancelling earlier, which benefits all stakeholders. A rare instance of racing becoming more proactive.
My sincerest of apologies.
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02-02-2023, 09:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by the little guy
Yes, we have gotten better at cancelling earlier, which benefits all stakeholders. A rare instance of racing becoming more proactive.
My sincerest of apologies.
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So now poor, slightly underage high school seniors like I was will no longer have their will and resolve hardened by hour and 45 minute trips via bus, ferry and subway only to arrive at Aqueduct and find the card cancelled. (Think it happened twice - once high school, once college)
Hurrah for safety, boo for character building! 
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