Santa Anita Injuries; Trainers meet, complain

[10 pnt move up]

I heard today on the TV that they have not had a training breakdown in 3 months with tons of works, any chance this just could be random bad luck? Even Bobby Frankel likes the track and Frankel does not like much when it comes to surfaces.

I have been pleasently surprised, the track is much better for the player then it was during oak tree.

[sumitas]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

I heard today on the TV that they have not had a training breakdown in 3 months with tons of works, any chance this just could be random bad luck? Even Bobby Frankel likes the track and Frankel does not like much when it comes to surfaces.

I have been pleasently surprised, the track is much better for the player then it was during oak tree.

There does appear to be some good things to build on . Santa Anita is running tests on the surface . http://thoroughbredtimes.com/nationa...-Pro-Ride.aspx

[Stall Mucker]

Horses break down on and off the track everyday. Some days are worse than others.
For several years experts have said for example that Saratoga is a very safe dirt track. Consider this experts: Many horses racing at the Spa a young and fresh reulting in fewer injuries. Yes, this is a dirt track and similar to others around the country.
Consider factors like meds, lightly raced, lightly worked and trainers playing "protect" it seems there is more to consider than just surfaces.