I think the verdict is still out on synthetic surfaces, and with that I think people on both sides of the debate can agree to disagree, for now at least. Perhaps forever. LOL. That being said, the comments regarding how different the Del Mar track was playing from morning to afternoon last year are very valid and concerning. This year appears to be an improvement. The deviation from morning to afternoon is much tighter and the track is much truer. Sure, again, that verdict is still out as it relates to longer term time frames (an entire meet) and changes in the weather.
However, just addressing "the track" and "the surface" so to speak, while very easy, can also be very myopic. The breeding aspect must be addressed as well. Many other factors must be addressed as well.
Eric
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