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Old 08-07-2008, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
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.
Careful... you're sounding like Sumitas... next thing you know you're going to tell me you bought all the Golden Missles in the sale
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