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Originally Posted by ArlJim78
true but Jackson knows that if Curlin adds a Classic victory on the new Santa Anita "mystery mix", to his victories at Monmouth and Dubai, that he will in effect be giving cover to other jurisdictions considering a change, and legitimizing the SA surface. He might not want to be remembered as the guy that helped to push it forward.
I agree though, that they are in a box now. How to end his career on a smashing high note without running in the Classic?
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Honestly Jim the decision to go to synthetic will have very little to do on what happens or does not happen on the track. The "perception" that the syntheic tracks are safer and the "cover your ass" attitude that is prevelant in most businesses now is what will ultimately guide most jurisdictions. I do believe on wet surfaces there is no doubt that a properly installed and maintained synthetic is safer than dirt. For the other 90% of the days, not so much. But if one more semi high profile horse gets hurt on the dirt, watch how fast that track moves to a synthetic. And despite the greatest efforts and advances we will never stop breakdowns completely.