Arlington safety...putting it in perspective

[BillW]

Originally Posted by BillW

7.18 last year 8.19 this year

2005 - 7.6

Also, what percentage of horses broke down over the turf vs. dirt (or fake dirt). What about training breakdowns, which are never included? Its too broad a stroke to take, what's good and what's bad. The poly in Chicago seemed to play much differently to the one in Keeneland, which is a travesty. Im not sure who uses what surface, but the difference in Chicago races didnt LOOK that different. Now, how about a breakdown of where winners came from i.e. wire to wire, stalk, dead closer?

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by ex-specialist

Also, what percentage of horses broke down over the turf vs. dirt (or fake dirt). What about training breakdowns, which are never included? Its too broad a stroke to take, what's good and what's bad. The poly in Chicago seemed to play much differently to the one in Keeneland, which is a travesty. Im not sure who uses what surface, but the difference in Chicago races didnt LOOK that different. Now, how about a breakdown of where winners came from i.e. wire to wire, stalk, dead closer?

Already covered that.


http://derbytrail.com/forums/showthr...938#post260938

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by BillW

2005 - 7.6

So, certainly not 50% more starters.