Track Floated?

[Sightseek]

Changes at Santa Anita today

http://www.santaanita.com/racing/changes.php

What does this mean, and is it something you should consider in your capping?

[jpops757]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Changes at Santa Anita today

http://www.santaanita.com/racing/changes.php

What does this mean, and is it something you should consider in your capping?

It was floated before the fri races and was kind to closers or maybe the closers were just the best horses. A double didget winner in the first race closing to beat the odds on favorite.

[paisjpq]

I wasn't sure either so I looked it up...a float is one of the attachments that they drag over the track and it squeezes out excess water.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

I wasn't sure either so I looked it up...a float is one of the attachments that they drag over the track and it squeezes out excess water.

Thanks!
Do you think that would make the track faster?

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Thanks!
Do you think that would make the track faster?

no idea...but my immediate thought would be no...because if it's dry and loose it would be more tiring? maybe? cause they might not get a good hold on the surface...like I said I don't know...I'm probably totally wrong.

[smartyalex]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Thanks!
Do you think that would make the track faster?

No, it's not going to make it faster.

[Rupert Pupkin]

The track(Santa Anita) was actually closed this morning because it was frozen. We are having a cold-spell out here. It was about 28 degrees there last night and this morning.