you can't compare the dubai sprint to 6f US races; apples & oranges completely - sand vs dirt, night vs day, turn vs no turn.... forest danger has any amount of speed you ask. his dam once held the 2f world record i think (yes, 2f). if they want :20 flat they could get it. as beyer (the one here) says though, it' a matter of intent. DS will have the lead because they most likely want it most, but FD and Med will be right there. don't forget too - mass madia won a grade 3 here at aqu going 7f. he was right on a :44 pace that day. in his next two 7f races, they rated him a bit and he faultered. what's frankel going to tell castellano - rate? don't think so. he won't be far off..... post later.