Easily the best article written on synthetic surfaces

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Is the harrowing equipment that is used on the synthetic surfaces the same equipment that is used on dirt tracks?

If so, didn't anyone at least consider the possibility that different harrowing equipment was needed?

Very different...

Seems the issue to me is climate, as Keeneland seems to be doing well (which 95% of the time has temperate, mild & relatively dry climates during their two meets- in fact, similar to the UK where synthetics have been generally successful), whereas Turfway and Santa Anita have been HORRIBLE in extreme climates.

Rip them all out and go back to dirt.