Who'll Stop The Rain.. at SA (Fri. Cancelled..)

#1 01-25-2008, 09:28 AM

They should cancel Saturday now. This is one of the biggest bloopers in sports history.

Kasept · #2 01-25-2008, 09:50 AM

Rain is supposed to end today though, with clearing through tomorrow. The hope is that they can scrape the top couple of "mushy" inches off the 'sealed' Cushion and have a good surface to run on underneath. That was the intent of sealing the track to begin with. If the rain stops and seems unlikely to return, they can get away with Saturday. Then Mon-Thurs they add the Pro-Ride Polymer Binders and start anew for the rest of the meet.

The Bid · #3 01-25-2008, 09:52 AM

Taking 2 inches off the top may be as good of an idea as installing cushion track to begin with.

fpsoxfan · #4 01-25-2008, 09:59 AM

It's worth taking a shot. Hopefully it works!

#5 01-25-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Kasept

Rain is supposed to end today though, with clearing through tomorrow. The hope is that they can scrape the top couple of "mushy" inches off the 'sealed' Cushion and have a good surface to run on underneath. That was the intent of sealing the track to begin with. If the rain stops and seems unlikely to return, they can get away with Saturday. Then Mon-Thurs they add the Pro-Ride Polymer Binders and start anew for the rest of the meet.

There is a 60% chance of rain Saturday afternoon.

Linny · #6 01-25-2008, 10:34 AM

Is the Friday cancellation posted someplace? It's not on their website.

Rootdog1 · #7 01-25-2008, 10:45 AM

It will be posted soon.

Also, What will they do with the Magna 5? They need to put out alternative races for the SA races if those are cancelled.

#8 01-25-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Linny

Is the Friday cancellation posted someplace? It's not on their website.

It's not? Can they blame that on Cushion Track?

Linny · #9 01-25-2008, 10:57 AM

The webacm shows horses training on the traditional dirt training track while the "all weather" surface is idle.
I'm told a decision will be made about today's card at a 10am (Pacific) meeting. I expect them to cancel, but as of now, it has not be done.

Alan07 · #10 01-25-2008, 11:29 AM

All races today, Monday and next Thursday at Santa Anita are Cancelled

my miss storm cat · #11 01-25-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Linny

Is the Friday cancellation posted someplace? It's not on their website.

It is now...

http://www.santaanita.com/

favoritetrick · #12 01-25-2008, 02:03 PM

Hi all, relatively new here. Been reading since October, finally posting.

An update from an ESPN production manager at SA I know:
Right now, they say they're running tomorrow. However, the track, as I understand it, is a MESS...I quote, "It looks like gravel".

The area is suppossed to be clear of rain until late tomorrow afternoon, and the track says they will be working on the track all day and night tonight. Apparently, although they have to more or less take the top two inches off the track, there's nothing to actually replace that with, is the issue.

Assuming the track claims it is race ready I still would hazard to guess a boatload of scratches and the jockeys possibly refusing to ride after seeing the track condition.

ManilaRose · #13 01-25-2008, 03:21 PM

Hmmm.... Could this be the backup plan? Check out the live footage from Santa Anita.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zrUMcHRGBM