This soil type is dense, tends to retain water, and can quickly compact, which makes it a challenge for grass as it tries to establish strong roots; however, the right grass varieties can still ...

The Road to Dirt Triple Crown begins Jan. 22 with the Bluebird Cup, a race for 3-year-olds conducted over 1,800 meters (about 1 1/8 miles) at Funabashi Racecourse. Seven of the 10 runners are ...