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Shadwell Mile: Firm turf should suit Shakis, War Monger

By Marty McGee
Daily Racing Form

Friday, October 3, 2008

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The Keeneland turf course looks green and lush, belying the weeks of drought in the Bluegrass region. A new irrigation system installed when Keeneland underwent its massive renovation and Polytrack installation in 2006 has kept the grass from turning brown and crunchy, but the truth is that, underneath, there isn't much give to the ground. This is very good news for Shakis and War Monger. How does each prefer his turf? The harder, the better. Both have thrown in a couple of le ...

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