With Challenges continue facing Churchill Downs’ newly installed turf, which includes cancel some grass eventsLouisville racetrack announced the disruption of both the $300,000 GII Secretariat and the $200,000 GIII Pucker Up S. closure of Chicago’s Arlington Park last year.
Churchill is moving forward with plans to hold GI Arlington Million and GI Beverly DS on the lawn. The first vehicle will run from lane one, with the second lane expected to run from lane three. Beverly D. is the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event for the Filly & Mare Turf division.
“As our new hybrid Bermuda turf continues to grow to its ultimate potential, we are taking appropriate caution by limiting race numbers in the best interest of long-term conservation. surface and root system developed,” said Churchill President Mike Anderson. “The playing field is healthy and vibrant and we are extremely optimistic about its performance now and in the future. However, we don’t want any hindrance to its growth, especially right now in its critical growing season. Our plan was to take advantage of the width and flexibility of the new course and run two races – Arlington Million and Beverly D. – in two separate lanes to provide a new course for each important race. “
The first post at Churchill August 13 was 12:45 p.m. ET.
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