First Race after the Layoff

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

I think wraps of any kind that are added are bad. But maybe I am wrong. Maybe the front is worse. I always have had experiece with the back being worse. Maybe someone who knows something about wraps and why they are used can share some knowledge.

Most horses that wear back bandages use them to prevent burning their heels (running down). On the east coast where the tracks are deeper they are used more frequently than the west coast. Polytracks should lessen the need for such rundowns.