I think its also due to our current breeding operation. Everyone is trying to breed early running two year olds, this means they are bred for speed and shorter distances. Thus it has increased the amount of short races in the calendar.
Its the owners mentality thats affecting the race distances, owners are trying to win the Magic Millions Classic, Blue Diamond or Golden Slipper. When you breed for speed you have to supply the races for the demand.
I dont see there being longer races any time soon, maybe if the likes of Shocking and Americain get good foal amounts and bring exposure to stayers we will see longer races.
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