Ahem, again.

See the Satrurday DRF, page 5, for discussion of figure making for the 2/4 Santa Anita card. Pay particular attention to the comments from track superintendent Steve Wood.

Alternatively, just believe Ragozin/Friedman's comments about how the track doesn't change speed except when there is rain, snow, or thaw.

Also of interest there-- they have added an inch of cushion since last year to make the track safer, which also makes it slower, and variable during the day because of changes in moisture content.