Synthetics get vote of confidence
 

When is NY going to get a Synthetic racing surface ?
http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=42359

I would hope they replace the Aqueduct main track with a synthetic.

Why is that your preference over making the inner a synthetic ?

When hell freezes over

You can run 6 1/2 and 7 furlong races, as well as mile races where the outside posts are not virtually eliminated. Also it seems like the main is the NY track most in need of renovation. I think I'd also like to see them turn the inner back to a turf course, but that's mostly for aesthetics.

"All are associated with tracks that utilize the Polytrack artificial surface."

That's a pretty telling quote from the story. Shouldn't they give the synthetics a vote of confidence?

NT

Wonder why new york doesn't hurry up and put cushion down? They may be able to get a discount on it. I bet if they called santa anita they'd let them borrow their main track

Synthetic surfaces: love them or hate them, the Breeders Cup will be held on one next year.

Learn to understand the idiosyncrasies by examing past meets and watching the CA horses develop along the Derby trail this spring, or just hand over your money now :rolleyes:

'Cause I know no truely dedicated gambler will be able to keep their money in their pocket come October 2008.

It'd be super to have a synthetic track in NY. It's a legitimate surface and horses here should have the opportunity to run over it.

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Or when NYRA shows a profit to pay for the track renovation.

You are right, all horse should have the opportunity to break-down over it.