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xtb · 10-19-2006, 10:16 AM

I thought I had read somewhere else that it was about 150 ft vs 60-90 feet for a typical run-up. I'll look a little more. This doesn't make sense to me. If a chute is being used, the turn is taken out of the equation completely and there's no reason why the gate couldn't be moved closer to the pole.

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Lexington, KY
What is the run-up distance for six furlong races at Churchill, and is there some reason why it is significantly different (as in longer, which results in quicker first quarters) than at other tracks?

Asher:
The placement of the starting gate on our one-mile track for six-furlong races provides a longer than usual run-up to the actual start of the timing of those races at Churchill Downs. Placing the gate at the actual six-furlong point would place it in the middle of the first turn gap, which would raise a safety concern. Because of the track configuration, a six-furlong race at Churchill Downs is actually closer to six and-a-quarter furlongs because of that running start -- and that explains the quick first quarter clockings.

10-19-2006, 10:16 AM	#6
xtb Grade 1 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 111	http://www.bloodhorse.com/talkinhorses/JA030106.asp I thought I had read somewhere else that it was about 150 ft vs 60-90 feet for a typical run-up. I'll look a little more. This doesn't make sense to me. If a chute is being used, the turn is taken out of the equation completely and there's no reason why the gate couldn't be moved closer to the pole. Quoted from article: Lexington, KY What is the run-up distance for six furlong races at Churchill, and is there some reason why it is significantly different (as in longer, which results in quicker first quarters) than at other tracks? Asher: The placement of the starting gate on our one-mile track for six-furlong races provides a longer than usual run-up to the actual start of the timing of those races at Churchill Downs. Placing the gate at the actual six-furlong point would place it in the middle of the first turn gap, which would raise a safety concern. Because of the track configuration, a six-furlong race at Churchill Downs is actually closer to six and-a-quarter furlongs because of that running start -- and that explains the quick first quarter clockings. Last edited by xtb; 10-19-2006 at 10:19 AM.