Different finish lines at the track

[Dr Gonzo]

The different finish lines at Gulfstream had track announcer, Larry Collmus, confused earlier in the meet. He actually blew a race call or two before adjusting to it.

Doc

[green80]

Originally Posted by cj

Thanks, I didn't think so. I was trying to imagine a distance that would require this and couldn't think of one on that layout.

Oaklawn has two finish lines, one they only use for races at a flat mile.

[cj]

Originally Posted by green80

Oaklawn has two finish lines, one they only use for races at a flat mile.

Yes, that one has been mentioned in this thread. Been there several times and they are always sure to point out the mile finish line when in use.

[dilanesp]

Originally Posted by Dr Gonzo

The different finish lines at Gulfstream had track announcer, Larry Collmus, confused earlier in the meet. He actually blew a race call or two before adjusting to it.

Doc

There's a legend involving Joe Hernandez, the great Santa Anita announcer of the first 40 years of the track, and the downhill turf course, which was inaugurated in 1954.

Sometime after the course was installed, Hernandez called a race down the hill, to the finish line, breathlessly called the finish, and turned off his mike...

and the horses had 1 lap to go.

[thespaah]

Originally Posted by sharkie187

So I know Fair Grounds has a different finish line for some races. Does any other track do that? And if so, why?

Also, my dad was telling me that at one point, Hollywood Park had so many different finish lines that it was getting confusing for the jockeys. Apparently many stood up too early when in fact the race wasn't over yet. Anyone remember or have any good stories about this?

Laurel does indeed have two finish positions...
http://www.laurelpark.com/visitors/t...rview#node-105

[gheuks]

Laurel uses second finish line for 5.5 and 6 furlong turf races as well as the 1 turn dirt mile

[ultracapper]

Originally Posted by cj

Thanks, I didn't think so. I was trying to imagine a distance that would require this and couldn't think of one on that layout.

If they did it would be for the quarters. The T-breds have one line.