Polytrack vs Dirt Debate

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This is a serious thread. I am very interested to see legitimate arguments for each surface. I am going to make the argument for polytrack (which is 90% sand).

1) Data from Europe and the US shows it has drastically cut down on breakdowns. "It's like galloping on a cloud."

2) It has cut veterinary bills by 50%.

3) It has increased field size.

4) It saves $500,000 a year on track maintenance. (for a non-profit that money might be used for purses)

5) Don't have to worry about muddy racetracks.

6) It makes horse racing more international. Europeans are more likely to come to America to race over a surface they are familiar with.