Re: What to do with POLI-TRACK ?? (588 Views)
Posted by:
richiebee (IP Logged)
Date: May 09, 2006 09:30AM
D-Rex:
One of your more lucid posts. I guess your point is that since Racing's core fan base is composed primarily of compulsive gamblers (for whom not playing is not an option), changes for the better or for the worse will be tolerated.
Polytrack is the by-product of a) a new generation of trainers unable to keep horses sound; b) the fact that track supers who can maintain a safe and consistent racing surface are few and far between; and c)race track operators' desire to save money on track maintenance.
Maybe I am wrong. Maybe racing over a surface composed of coated ground up tires and brassieres is going to attract new fans. Or maybe racing is continuing down the road to being a sideshow for bored casino patrons.
Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.