Arlignton Poly

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Originally Posted by Danzig

seems some of the confusion is based on calling all these artificial surfaces poly track, when that is only one type....kind of like calling all tissue brands a kleenex!

While obviously different, they are still pretty similar to each other. Cushion track behaves a lot closer to polytrack than it does to dirt. It isn't much different than calling dirt at Santa Anita and Mountaineer both dirt. They are quite different even to the naked eye. Still, dirt pretty much plays the same all over, with most differences due to course layout.

The problem I have with the fake stuff is the constant tinkering not only from day to day, but even between races. It is very tough for a bettor to handicap the night before, because you have absolutely no idea what to expect.