Thu, 07/22/2010 - 16:50

Distance an issue in Coaching Club American Oaks

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. − Richard Dutrow Jr. and Todd Pletcher have no qualms with the New York Racing Association’s decision to move the $250,000 Coaching Club American Oaks from Belmont Park to Saratoga. But both trainers, at least this year, would have been quite content if NYRA had left the distance at 1 1/4 miles.