NYRA has edge in bidding

Originally Posted by oracle80

8/21
Del Mar- 301,000 in purses, 8 races, average purse 37,625
Saratoga- 415,000 in purses, 9 races, average purse 46,111
The winner, and STILL undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, the NYRA!!!

But seriously ...

... do you really think that Saratoga purses should only be about 20% higher than Del Mar purses? Given the size and depth and frenzy of the New York thoroughbred market ... versus laid back Southern California?

Originally Posted by Bold Brooklynite

But seriously ...

... do you really think that Saratoga purses should only be about 20% higher than Del Mar purses? Given the size and depth and frenzy of the New York thoroughbred market ... versus laid back Southern California?

What does laid back have to do with anything.
oh, one other thing!!! NYRA made a very wise and good decison to deepen its surface before the meet to show the world that Polytrack isn't the answer to safe racing, a good surface is. To this point I can recall only one possible breakdown that was catastrophic and Im not even sure about that.
The surface has been kind and forgiving, and very safe. Which basically shows that all you need to do is throw down a deeper safer surface over a good cushion and you can save 10 mill on polytrack. Gee, what a shock.

Originally Posted by oracle80

What does laid back have to do with anything.
oh, one other thing!!! NYRA made a very wise and good decison to deepen its surface before the meet to show the world that Polytrack isn't the answer to safe racing, a good surface is. To this point I can recall only one possible breakdown that was catastrophic and Im not even sure about that.
The surface has been kind and forgiving, and very safe. Which basically shows that all you need to do is throw down a deeper safer surface over a good cushion and you can save 10 mill on polytrack. Gee, what a shock.

Very true ...

... but watch out a couple of years from now for an outbreak of bowed tendons.

[kenny p]

Originally Posted by oracle80

What does laid back have to do with anything.
oh, one other thing!!! NYRA made a very wise and good decison to deepen its surface before the meet to show the world that Polytrack isn't the answer to safe racing, a good surface is. To this point I can recall only one possible breakdown that was catastrophic and Im not even sure about that.
The surface has been kind and forgiving, and very safe. Which basically shows that all you need to do is throw down a deeper safer surface over a good cushion and you can save 10 mill on polytrack. Gee, what a shock.

Oracle I pretty much agree with all you are saying. My freiend carmines horse Ginforthewin broke down on 8/12 and had to be destroyed.

[sumitas]

i'm sorry for the tragic loss, kenny.

[Downthestretch55]

Kenny,
I too am sad about your friend's loss.