"Spaced" Races And "Fresh" Horses Are Killing The Sport

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Originally Posted by Bold Brooklynite

In Man O' War's day ...

... there were no starting gates ... and horses were timed ... by hand ... from a standing start.

Today ... they break from gates ... are timed electronically ... and have a running start to the first timer beam.

Yes, BB, I know this, but the fact is that the tracks are now speedways. Everyone wants to see new records. Unsoudness problems is why the Cali tracks are turning to polytrack, and why so many trainers are now endorsing it.

Originally Posted by kentuckyrosesinmay

Yes, BB, I know this, but the fact is that the tracks are now speedways. Everyone wants to see new records. Unsoudness problems is why the Cali tracks are turning to polytrack, and why so many trainers are now endorsing it.

See my prior response ...

... this is getting to be more than just embarrassing ...

... you're on the verge of becoming a complete bore.