AW on NY agenda

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

I always thought that, if NYRA was going to do a racing surface in synthetic, the Aqueduct main track would be the way to go. You could eliminate the inner dirt track (and create a wider turf course), and also allow for 7F and one-turn mile races during the winter, as opposed to the 6F or two-turn situation that we see with the inner.

If the potentially cold weather would be a problem at Aqueduct, why would it any less of a problem on the Belmont training track?

Although I am sure sir Simon is speaking from some past history and experience I am sure that Synthetics of some sort will work out fine once the right formula is worked out. I agree that might make some sense.. I have always thought the inner meet was a step child and I wouldn't screw with the main track but I guess you could.. Andy would know best what is on NYRA's mind... anyway they have no money so it is all BS for now

[the_fat_man]

'TURFlike' racing in the dead of winter in NY. Where do I sign up?

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

'TURFlike' racing in the dead of winter in NY. Where do I sign up?

I agree it is less then ideal.. Consider that horseman need a reliable track to condition their stock.. When the weather is really bad how can they do this? Plus NYRA losses a lot of dates when it's a rough winter so the alternative to Turflike racing is perhaps no racing at all. Most of the high powered barns and owners are following the sun so the only people who do suffer are the few that really can't afford to ship to warmer climates. Other then closing it down for 100 days a year it kind of makes some sense to mitigate the weather of winter and race on something synthetic.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by freddymo

I agree it is less then ideal.. Consider that horseman need a reliable track to condition their stock.. When the weather is really bad how can they do this? Plus NYRA losses a lot of dates when it's a rough winter so the alternative to Turflike racing is perhaps no racing at all. Most of the high powered barns and owners are following the sun so the only people who do suffer are the few that really can't afford to ship to warmer climates. Other then closing it down for 100 days a year it kind of makes some sense to mitigate the weather of winter and race on something synthetic.

There is a better shot of the fat Man sliming down and riding on the inner track as a 10 pound bug than there is of NYRA shutting down in the winter. The NY breeders would start jumping off the Throgs neck bridge in protest.