Re: Beyer on Polytrack (714 Views)
Posted by:
HP (IP Logged)
Date: February 28, 2006 02:27PM
Bobphilo,
1) I can't see what influence Polytrack could possibly have on "unfair post position advantages." I think post position issues are more a function of ground loss than the surface.
2) You wrote "neither closers nor pacesetters have an unfair edge." Having watched a fair amount of racing at Turfway, I can say that the Polytrack surface makes racing there...unique...and I'd say the jury is still out for this handicapper as to whatever more subtle advantages or disadvantages there may be...
Otherwise I would agree with your comments... It certainly has had a measurable effect on horses viz-a-viz breakdowns, etc. I'm a little surprised they are so interested in California. I would think the relatively stable climate would enable them to have more control over their strip as opposed to some of the other locales that are considering it...
HP