AW on NY agenda

[ateamstupid]

I really hope that this is just for show. There's no reason in hell to convert the NY tracks (except maybe the AQU inner) to the fake stuff.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I really hope that this is just for show. There's no reason in hell to convert the NY tracks (except maybe the AQU inner) to the fake stuff.

That would be smart but were are they getting the money to do it..Plus you would need to do The Belmont training track at the same time.. If the they did switch it to Tapeta or Cushion perhaps NYRA would save some money and dates in the long run?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I really hope that this is just for show. There's no reason in hell to convert the NY tracks (except maybe the AQU inner) to the fake stuff.

It is a State task force I believe.

[DogsUp]

Oh, this would be a sad moment in racing. Synthetics have their place...but they do not belong everywhere. *SIGH*

[sumitas]

We do need an AW surface in NY because my yearling was bred to run over turf and aw.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by sumitas

We do need an AW surface in NY because my yearling was bred to run over turf and aw.

Is there state fair racing in NY? Maybe in Syracuse at the Mile? Or perhaps Vernon Downs

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by DogsUp

Oh, this would be a sad moment in racing. Synthetics have their place...but they do not belong everywhere. *SIGH*

I think lots of horseman would welcome poly/synthetic track instead of the Inner at the Big A.. The winter is rough and poly has to be easier to maintain. Having a track that is good shape to train and race on all winter isn't too bad an idea. So much money is spent opening and closing and harrowing tracks in the winter. it's a lot of work and it comes at a huge cost. Do you really love that inner biasis towards speed? Plus maybe they can have the main Aqueduct track open a tad bit earlier they already are racing on the turf two weeks before they used too with the advent of the plastic wrap

Agenda is the appropriate word.

[GPK]

I think Saratoga Harness track would benefit a great deal from an AW weather track. Lets do it!!!!!

[Cannon Shell]

Polytracks are fine during wet weather but are not very good in really cold weather.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Polytracks are fine during wet weather but are not very good in really cold weather.

Define really cold it averages about 37 degrees in NY..Sure there are 5 degree days but thery are as often as 45 degree days.. Isn't Tapeta suppose to be well suited for cold at least that is what Sir Dickenson told me

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by freddymo

I think lots of horseman would welcome poly/synthetic track instead of the Inner at the Big A.. The winter is rough and poly has to be easier to maintain. Having a track that is good shape to train and race on all winter isn't too bad an idea. So much money is spent opening and closing and harrowing tracks in the winter. it's a lot of work and it comes at a huge cost. Do you really love that inner biasis towards speed? Plus maybe they can have the main Aqueduct track open a tad bit earlier they already are racing on the turf two weeks before they used too with the advent of the plastic wrap

I always thought that, if NYRA was going to do a racing surface in synthetic, the Aqueduct main track would be the way to go. You could eliminate the inner dirt track (and create a wider turf course), and also allow for 7F and one-turn mile races during the winter, as opposed to the 6F or two-turn situation that we see with the inner.

If the potentially cold weather would be a problem at Aqueduct, why would it any less of a problem on the Belmont training track?

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

I always thought that, if NYRA was going to do a racing surface in synthetic, the Aqueduct main track would be the way to go. You could eliminate the inner dirt track (and create a wider turf course), and also allow for 7F and one-turn mile races during the winter, as opposed to the 6F or two-turn situation that we see with the inner.

If the potentially cold weather would be a problem at Aqueduct, why would it any less of a problem on the Belmont training track?

Although I am sure sir Simon is speaking from some past history and experience I am sure that Synthetics of some sort will work out fine once the right formula is worked out. I agree that might make some sense.. I have always thought the inner meet was a step child and I wouldn't screw with the main track but I guess you could.. Andy would know best what is on NYRA's mind... anyway they have no money so it is all BS for now

[the_fat_man]

'TURFlike' racing in the dead of winter in NY. Where do I sign up?