Arlignton Poly

[dellinger63]

I can only speak of today but there were two 'vanned off' horses the 2nd of which was already dead when loaded. NEITHER broke down. The first looked to have either had heat stroke or a real stroke (Carmel My Belle a 10K MdClm) and the other died on the track of a heart attack. Hardly the blame of poly.......Not pretty to see though. We had our 4rth day of plus 90 degrees with humidity off the charts. I'd blame that......

[Danzig]

weather right now isn't fit for man or beast. it's miserable out there.


as for track substance--no perfect solution. people are trying to find the best thing--whether poly is it, i don't know.

[jwkniska]

Originally Posted by Danzig

weather right now isn't fit for man or beast. it's miserable out there.

I'll 2nd that... being out in it all day tomorrow isn't a good thing... and the givaway tomorrow is a cotton fleece. 100+ heat index and they're giving away winter clothes.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by jwkniska

I'll 2nd that... being out in it all day tomorrow isn't a good thing... and the givaway tomorrow is a cotton fleece. 100+ heat index and they're giving away winter clothes.

They do a giveaway on a day that is already drawing high attendance?

I'll count my lucky stars tomorrow when we have low 80's and sun.

[jwkniska]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

They do a giveaway on a day that is already drawing high attendance?

I'll count my lucky stars tomorrow when we have low 80's and sun.

They normally do something on Million day and Million Preview day. Normally it's a hat on Million day (have done an NTRA mystery voucher giveaway then too in the past).

They gave out folding camping chairs in a bag, even with cupholders, on July 4th (which is normally a big day for them too due to the biggest fireworks display in Chicago on the 4th... downtown's is always the 3rd).

[sumitas]

Any breakdown on poly needs a thorough investigation. Are pre race physicals sufficient ? Are the same trainers sending out the victimized horses ? Find the facts. Then meat out the punishment if appropriate.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by sumitas

Any breakdown on poly needs a thorough investigation. Are pre race physicals sufficient ? Are the same trainers sending out the victimized horses ? Find the facts. Then meat out the punishment if appropriate.

that would involve the FCC-Catman duo. Not in this lifetime.

[Riot]

Any breakdown on poly needs a thorough investigation. Are pre race physicals sufficient ? Are the same trainers sending out the victimized horses ? Find the facts. Then meat out the punishment if appropriate.

I assume you feel the same about any injuries or breakdowns that occur on turf or dirt.

Dr. Mary Scollay has started a national injury reporting system this year (for any track, not just synthetic), and I believe the CA tracks are participating.