BC Marathon Preview

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Andrea Hoogendoorn Bouwkamp — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:31:54 GMT

The AP Indy's swept this one. This was a fun race to watch.

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John T — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:24:54 GMT

That was very humorous Ian, but I think the marathon you are talking about is the one featuring the two-legged creatures. I did not mean to be rude infact to be quite honest about it a marathon for thoroughbreds here in North America at a mile and three-quarters is quite generous as there is no major Stakes or very few races for that matter at 2 miles plus. But I suppose it all depends were you were brought up and for me that means racing at 2 miles plus was a common occurance. Indeed to this day I still look forward to races like the Queen Alexandra Stakes at 2 miles 6 furlongs and the Ascot Gold Cup at 2 and a half miles with great entusiasm.

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Viva P. — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:22:01 GMT

I think this is a legitimate and competitive Grade 3 race. 14f on dirt is a good distance that will challenge many of these. This is a good field for what it is intended to be.

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Ian Tapp — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:12:04 GMT

Point taken, John, but if we're really getting technical, shouldn't this race be 26.2 miles?

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John T — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:45:35 GMT

No race unless it is 2 miles or over should be allowed to use the term marathon so the only comment I can give is at least it is better than a mile and a half.

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Ian Tapp — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:21:47 GMT

Rock Solid,

Who do you like in the race?

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Rock Solid — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:55:29 GMT

Other than the Classic, this is the race that I am most looking foward to.