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The First Synthetic Breeders’ Cup – Controversy & Observations

Over the weekend, horse racing fans were glued to their televisions as the Breeders’ Cup World Championships celebrated its 25th anniversary. New this year was a synthetic surface, making the 2008 event of particular interest – although it is always a highly anticipated end to the racing calendar.

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