Re: Rush to Resurface (585 Views)
Posted by:
miff (IP Logged)
Date: February 06, 2007 11:14AM
Ultimately the breakdown issue will become secondary as to whether or not all tracks go Poly.It's early, but there is strong evidence that the offspring of certain top sires are throwing runners that are not performing at par on Poly.It seemed, early on, that turf runners were adapting better to poly. Most of the guys gambling poly (that I know) use turf to poly as an automatic inclusion.
Two main issues will be what the big breeding outfits(mainly Kentucky)think and how the whales that are betting millions react to poly over time.Early indications at the windows suggest that Poly meets have not shown any material handle declines.
I still feel strongly that a carefully maintained dirt surface along with the elimination of over medicated lame-o's will substantially reduce breakdowns.Poly is nothing more than a management cop out for failing to do the necessary re surface maintenance and drugs.
Mike
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