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Originally Posted by Lt1
Weather can also be a factor. Based on past observations at Bel if they get no rain in the later part of June into July the turf courses become like cement
and the late horses are at a distinct disadvantage. Didn't track it this yr.
Tim
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Good observation, Tim. I think this is true at Lone Star, too. In Texas, we get a lot of wild weather in the spring and in June it starts getting hot and dry. The turf course often becomes more early. One year, we had no rain from Memorial Day to Labor Day and 81 days over 100 degrees.