Synthetics get vote of confidence

[sumitas]

When is NY going to get a Synthetic racing surface ?
http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=42359

[pgiaco]

I would hope they replace the Aqueduct main track with a synthetic.

[sumitas]

Why is that your preference over making the inner a synthetic ?

[pgiaco]

You can run 6 1/2 and 7 furlong races, as well as mile races where the outside posts are not virtually eliminated. Also it seems like the main is the NY track most in need of renovation. I think I'd also like to see them turn the inner back to a turf course, but that's mostly for aesthetics.

[NTamm1215]

"All are associated with tracks that utilize the Polytrack artificial surface."

That's a pretty telling quote from the story. Shouldn't they give the synthetics a vote of confidence?

NT

[The Bid]

Wonder why new york doesn't hurry up and put cushion down? They may be able to get a discount on it. I bet if they called santa anita they'd let them borrow their main track

[viscount26]

Originally Posted by sumitas

When is NY going to get a Synthetic racing surface ?
http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=42359

When hell freezes over

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by viscount26

When hell freezes over

Or when NYRA shows a profit to pay for the track renovation.