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Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren ground.

William Shakespeare

He has to go three more furlongs, but I'm comfortable that he's a top horse.

Bill Mott

The (distance) question is still out there. Can he get 10 furlongs, can he get nine? We'll find out.

Lansdon Robbins

Six furlongs is a better distance for him, and he's a New York-bred - he runs for bonus money.

Todd Pletcher