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> Joyce,
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> This strictly speculation based on some memory of freshmen physiology, but I
> doubt that the diet whether short term or long term will influence the
> enzymatic percentages in individual cells. There is evidence to suggest a
> loading high carbohydrate meal 12-24 hours prior to a race will increase
> immediately available glycogen for use but keep in mind that the endurance
> horse is going to use anaerobic metabolism for the majority of the race so
> having a horse that is fit will have a greater effect on his/her performance
> than any quirky diet changes prior to a race. IMO.
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> Dan
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