some thoughts on poly after running over it

[todko]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

Well,if they could race more often,then I might invest,but until then, it is just a money blender.You already know all about this.That's why I favor the synthetic surfaces.It is the only real hope for owners to realistically be able to invest smartly in the game.Training on dirt will not allow Thoroughbreds to stay sound enough to run enough times a year for owners to make money consistently.Until synthetics are used consistently,standardbreds are a better investment.You want to fill proud about blowin' all the money you have? Great.

I'd actually favor synthetic surfaces too Scuds. I'd actually favor synthetic surfaces developed by DuPont or BASF -- corporations with real Phds in Materials Science, Physics, and Engineering. I'd favor surfaces designed and tested by experts.

I don't favor somebody like Martin Collins concocting walks and gallops out of pollutants (old tires, carpet fibers) and then selling it as a racing surface and as the panacea to all of racing's problems. Check into "Marty's" background -- he's not exactly a graduate of MIT.

Kickback problems? Hell, let's chop up some spandex and wire coverings and throw it in the mix. Add some Oreo cookies too while you're at it.

I have to sign off now and resume my Snow Dance. Trying to get it to freeze and snow. Instead of betting on the horses we'll be betting on how far those clumps of poly can fly. A nice freeze and the gate crew won't be the only ones wearing flak vests -- the jockeys will need them too.