now that santa anita has gone back to dirt

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Plus why anyone is supporting 4 and 5 horse fields is beyond me.

Originally Posted by randallscott35

They will get bigger fields as a result of returning to dirt.

Wait, so which is it?

I would never argue that supporting a bad product is a good idea, especially when you think the price is too high. However, my point from the beginning has been that, dirt plus increased purses based on increased handle is going to lead to increased interest.

SA could have tried to run on a broken track, had a few cancellations, continued to watch their handle slide as it has at the last God knows how many synth meets. Or they could have switched to dirt, been able to bring back some barns that left or bring in some that are new and develop a better product. They chose the latter. I think they made the right call.