Tues. 08/05 ATR what a depressing show

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

i don't know if its true of course. just speculation based on what he has said and done.

think about it, if you are not a proponent of AWT and you have the number one horse in the world, you're going to try to keep him off it.

Yeah but if you are 78 you arent going to live long enough to see them ripped out

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Yeah but if you are 78 you arent going to live long enough to see them ripped out

true but Jackson knows that if Curlin adds a Classic victory on the new Santa Anita "mystery mix", to his victories at Monmouth and Dubai, that he will in effect be giving cover to other jurisdictions considering a change, and legitimizing the SA surface. He might not want to be remembered as the guy that helped to push it forward.

I agree though, that they are in a box now. How to end his career on a smashing high note without running in the Classic?

[cmorioles]

What is so great about the Classic this year? Black Ruby might be able to take it.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

true but Jackson knows that if Curlin adds a Classic victory on the new Santa Anita "mystery mix", to his victories at Monmouth and Dubai, that he will in effect be giving cover to other jurisdictions considering a change, and legitimizing the SA surface. He might not want to be remembered as the guy that helped to push it forward.

I agree though, that they are in a box now. How to end his career on a smashing high note without running in the Classic?

Honestly Jim the decision to go to synthetic will have very little to do on what happens or does not happen on the track. The "perception" that the syntheic tracks are safer and the "cover your ass" attitude that is prevelant in most businesses now is what will ultimately guide most jurisdictions. I do believe on wet surfaces there is no doubt that a properly installed and maintained synthetic is safer than dirt. For the other 90% of the days, not so much. But if one more semi high profile horse gets hurt on the dirt, watch how fast that track moves to a synthetic. And despite the greatest efforts and advances we will never stop breakdowns completely.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Honestly Jim the decision to go to synthetic will have very little to do on what happens or does not happen on the track. The "perception" that the syntheic tracks are safer and the "cover your ass" attitude that is prevelant in most businesses now is what will ultimately guide most jurisdictions. I do believe on wet surfaces there is no doubt that a properly installed and maintained synthetic is safer than dirt. For the other 90% of the days, not so much. But if one more semi high profile horse gets hurt on the dirt, watch how fast that track moves to a synthetic. And despite the greatest efforts and advances we will never stop breakdowns completely.

Careful... you're sounding like Sumitas... next thing you know you're going to tell me you bought all the Golden Missles in the sale

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by philcski

Careful... you're sounding like Sumitas... next thing you know you're going to tell me you bought all the Golden Missles in the sale

Big shoes to fill

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Big shoes to fill

You will have to change your drinking habits as well
as your shoe size.

I did not just type this. I did not.