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They should have but i think they thought things would be better in September (wishful thinking we all hoped for)-- they didn't want to lose all those paying customers- but they lost them anyway

Msg 49 of 90 to Derby132Derby132

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From: gerchgo

Aug-22

Yep, in hindsight. But CDI wasn’t on top of things to begin with and wouldn’t have had protocols in place by May anyway?

Msg 50 of 90 to Derby132Derby132

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From: gerchgo

Aug-23

Expected arrivals for Derby contenders

Monday or Tuesday via van from Skylight Training Center to Churchill Downs: Art Collector(trainer Tommy Drury)
Tuesday via flight from San Diego to Louisville: Rushie (Michael McCarthy)
Aug. 30 via flight from New York to Louisville: Caracaro (Gustavo Delgado) and Ny Traffic (Saffie Joseph)
Aug. 30 via van from Florida to Louisville: Sole Volante (Patrick Biancone)
Aug. 31 via flight from San Diego to Louisville: Authentic (Bob Baffert), Honor A. P. (John Shirreffs), Storm the Court(Peter Eurton); and Thousand Words (Baffert)
Aug. 31 via flight from New York: Dr Post (Todd Pletcher) and Tiz the Law (Barclay Tagg)

https://www.paulickreport.com/news/triple-crown/kentucky-derby-notes-king-guillermos-fast-work-tiz-the-laws-one-day-delay-arrival-plans/

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From: sandins

Aug-28

yes....No fans

Msg 52 of 90 to Derby132Derby132

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From: gerchgo

Aug-29

The new Derby gate will be used Sept 1 so horses can school in it and will run a race at 11/4 miles so gate crew and starter can get themselves set before the Derby.

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/243106/churchill-to-debut-20-horse-derby-gate-sept-1