NYRA Looking at Synthetic Track for Aqueduct

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Pants II

They're going to take a pay cut and head south with bottom claimers? Highly doubtful.

The biggest problem they face is the Gotham if they decide to switch the inner to Tapeta.

The solution is open the main track a month earlier. I want credit for this idea if they use it.

Good point on Gotham.
Main couldnt open month earlier with any degree of certainty

While they wouldnt run south to take a "Pay Cut", The questions are how many ship in and stay home? Hard to really know IMO

[Pants II]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Good point on Gotham.
Main couldnt open month earlier with any degree of certainty

While they wouldnt run south to take a "Pay Cut", The questions are how many ship in and stay home? Hard to really know IMO

It's definitely a risky move but you would have to think that most of the bottom and mid-level turf horses will stay north with tapeta installed.

Especially if the purses remain.

[Pants II]

The more I think about the change the more I support it. Would have some exciting stretch runs on the inner and the field sizes (at first) would be a welcome change.

Plus the ability to train over the surface year round is huge. I like it and I'm not a fan of synthetic. Winter meet in NY is one of the instances where it can work.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Pants II

The more I think about the change the more I support it. Would have some exciting stretch runs on the inner and the field sizes (at first) would be a welcome change.

Plus the ability to train over the surface year round is huge. I like it and I'm not a fan of synthetic. Winter meet in NY is one of the instances where it can work.

The Belmont Training track would/should be changed as well if or if they dont switch

[Pants II]

Originally Posted by freddymo

The Belmont Training track would/should be changed as well if or if they dont switch

Can't disagree.

Things may change but Woodbine's switch to Tapeta has been outstanding. With the .20 cent minimums it makes it a fun card to play on most days.