Dubai v. Breeders Cup question...

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by CSC

To expand on the injury thoery, I have been watching Australian racing for the better part of 4-5 years now and I have rarely seen a horse break down during a race. Infact I can only think of one horse breaking down during the stretch unseating the jockey. Not sure why that is, perhaps turf is more forgiving I don't know? But it always struck me how safe racing was over there.

a study a few years ago did say that turf showed to be kinder, less breakdowns/injuries then dirt.

as for aussie horses, no bleeders allowed. no lasix, a horse who bleeds twice is thru. i think those rules follow thru to the breeding shed as well.

but keep in mind that many north american and european horses shuttle to australia, so it's the same bloodlines we have here. makes you wonder, doesn't it?