THIs whole distance question made me think of something. Why doesn't the Breeder's Cup have a turf sprint at 6 furlongs or so! Not the mile (which may be what Frankel is really pointing Alinghi for instead of F+M Turf at 1 3/8 m.), but an honest to goodness rip and roar turf sprint for turf horses lackin stamina. Or if they don't like that idea, how about the Breeder's Cup Claiming Plate for cheapies to show how souped up these tracks are for big days over here. When these claimers come home in 1:08.3 for 6 f, we'll all know how good the rest of the times are! LOL!