Solutions Looking For A Problem

[Gwayne's World]

Solutions: All Stewards' Cup, Pegasus and Triple Crown races should be held on a fast track

Problem: You have a stud whose comment is "I wouldn't get this horse's feet dirty". You've been campaigning all year pointing to a race. But it comes up Muddy. This just happened to me with Storm of My Heart which would have been my first Classic win since Heart of the Storm. Yes, I know we are trying to simulate real life. Yes, I know I can just run a different race. But I decided I'm going to whine so here it is.............

Once again... I recall hearing that weather preference has the same amount of effect on race results as jockey quality, i.e. very small (equivalent to winning or losing a photo finish.) If you want to run in a big race, run in a big race! Why let the weather ruin it for you?

Thanks for the confidence boost, Laura. My potentially best runner 'Loves Mud.' Fast track here we come!