Originally Posted by ManilaRose

Amen Blackthroat. The jury is still out which amazes me why so many tracks are installing the surface. A trial period would've been a good idea before so many tracks jumped to it. Secondly, I totally agree on the comment about the bettors. As a horse owner and horse player, and fan of racing I have several issues with poly. First of all, I am for safer conditions for horses. It better be alot safer for that amount of money though. As a bettor watching the Keeneland meet I was so turned off by the laughable results and manner in which the races were being run that it was the first time I didn't go to a meet since I've been in the sport. Lastly, I believe poly will render the results of some of the most historic and important races as irrelevant. Why do I care who wins the Bluegrass Stakes this year when I'm handicapping for the Derby? Maybe I'm wrong on this and if so feel free to help me out, but the Breeder's Cup preps on poly lost all relevance to me and I feel the same about the upcoming Derby preps. Anyway, I could write a book on my poly thoughts so I digress.