I have long been a fan of Polytrack, but Cushion tracks sure does seem to be better than Poly. Keep in mind, I have never seen Cushion or walked on it or know anyone who has raced over it. I have done all the above on Poly. I can say that the two horses that I have raced on Poly are in good physical shape. The massive kickback at Turfway appears not to have any ill effects on the horses that I have. I think that Baffert and Zayat have a legitimate gripe. They buy and train speed horses and Poly isnt for the speed type. To me, it doesnt matter what time the horse runs; it only matter than each horses comes back safely. A 3-1 shot pays $8 bucks if he/she runs 6 furlongs in 1:08 or 1:12 and wins. So why does time matter????
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