Re: Cadillac Cruiser (735 Views)
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ditz (IP Logged)
Date: February 05, 2007 10:26AM
"New York is running very cheap horses during the winter and unsoundness/breakdowns will always be more of a issue during this period."
Philly Park,Charlestown,running cheap claimers every day of meet,Unsoundness,breakdowns I am sure will always be an issue at every track ,everywhere,for every class of horse,but NY racetrack to me has issues this meet, needing to be resolved for the safety of all concerned.Firstly this is a winter track,look at all cancellations of races so far this meet,for weather conditions( Iam not talking about extreme cold,and wind).The track is not right,it is not being maintaned properly,I dont care what NYRA says.Instead of worrying about the baking soda issue ,in the detention barn the state vet needs to examine the horses more thoroughly in A.M.At One time maintance would work round the clock getting track conditions right,I don't see that happening anymore,maybe thats another area NYRA is trying to cut costs.Time for a new administration,and maybe a polytrack.
Polytrack surface helps reduce injuries to the back and legs and provides secure footing that still allows the "give" necessary for the horse to perform to the best of its ability. The surface also reduces kickback and maintains uniformity, even in various weather conditions.