Re: TGJB/Byron King/Polytrack (474 Views)
Posted by:
bobphilo (IP Logged)
Date: December 12, 2005 09:01PM
You’re right about turf racing being the closest to what horses evolved to run on, but as far as dirt – any resemblance between a dirt track and the natural earth surface that was there before is purely coincidental. Dirt tracks are used because they can stand up to much more racing than grass and are easier to maintain.
As far as poly-track – anything that can give a uniform surface and is kinder to the horses’ legs and reduces injuries is OK by me.
Bob