Keeneland To Convert From Poly To Dirt

Started by Vic in Chicago, April 02, 2014, 11:32:17 AM

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Vic in Chicago

Since this was announced on April 2nd, I'm assuming it's not an April Fool's joke.   :)
Giant Oak - The Pride Of Chicago!

Vic in Chicago

Keeneland has also stated they want to get into the running for future Breeders' Cups, which likely was a factor in their conversion back to dirt.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/84050/keeneland-plans-future-bid-for-breeders-cup
Giant Oak - The Pride Of Chicago!

Man o Taz

I would hate to have them host a Breeders Cup because of how much they would likely have to destroy the landscape of the track and the atmosphere of what for me is the prettiest track in the US to install all the BC bells and whistles.

Keeneland for me resembles what a track in Ireland would look like.

The greenery and stone is iconic.

The accessibility is second to none.

The historic tenor of the track and grounds is preserved.

All of this would be destroyed by hosting a BC.
"And Allah took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath upon it, and created the horse.... Thou shall fly without wings, and conquer without any sword. Oh, horse" - old Bedouin saying.

Man o Taz

"And Allah took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath upon it, and created the horse.... Thou shall fly without wings, and conquer without any sword. Oh, horse" - old Bedouin saying.

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