You don't need to be Greg Avioli to know that something will change next year. Less races, less days, less of something for sure. So, you all already know how I feel about W&YI (Graded stakes = standings = gate choice). Here's what I'd do w/ the schedule.
I'd stay with 2 days. The argument of making it a long weekend and creating some sort of lead up to the big day is a sound one. And, one I obviously agree with.
The BC is "LIKE" our year end championships, so maybe it's time to move some awards to the day.
Day 1:
Ladies' Day - Focus on BC, NTRA, and local charities. Give out an annual service award to someone in racing who's given back (Is there already an award? Just move it to this day). Jockey competition for the day. Any way to move the Woolf award to here as well? It would be even better to give out the Jockey Eclipse but it's hard to make people vote once yet alone twice.
Juvenile Fillies, Marathon, Dirt Mile, Turf Sprint, F&M Turf, Ladies' Classic
Day 2:
Juvenile Turf, Juvenile, Turf Mile, Sprint, Turf, Classic
I'm axing the Juvenile Fillies Turf, F&M Sprint. Because of this I'd guarantee 5 spots to Fillies and Mares in the Sprint and Juvenile Turf. I'm not cutting more races because I like the idea of a rolling pick-6 bet. |
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All good ideas, and yes, there is an award to someone who gives back to racing. It's the Dogwood Dominion award. I'm sure Cot Campbell would be amenable to moving it to coincide with the BC.
I see no need for two days.
Especially since they're bent on conducting the first day on a Friday when everyone and their mom are at work.
One day Saturday is sufficient.
And the fat must be trimmed from meaningless races like the Juvenile Fillies Turf, etc.
Also this year there are two undercard optional allowances races on Friday at Santa Anita. Why ?
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