Santa Anita = Dirt (Starting with Winter Meet)

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I'm gonna guess you don't have statistical proof of this.

The pro-synth rhetoric is either the horsemen complaining can't win or the handicappers can't figure out synthetics.

NT

[Riot]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

The pro-synth rhetoric is either the horsemen complaining can't win or the handicappers can't figure out synthetics.

NT

Or the safety and welfare of the horse.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Riot

Or the safety and welfare of the horse.

Right, unless you actually, you know, read the study you're referencing.

The conclusions presented by Dr. Parkin included:

The incidence of fatality for the one-year period was not significantly different for dirt, synthetic and turf racing surfaces, or condition of the dirt and turf racing surfaces

[The Indomitable DrugS]

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Forget the Paddock - you're needed as a voice of reason in the Sports section.

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

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Forget the Paddock - you're needed as a voice of reason in the Sports section.

When you stop your quest to become the Nascar of that room, I'll get right on it.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Right, unless you actually, you know, read the study you're referencing.

I didn't reference "a study". What are you talking about?

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Riot

I didn't reference "a study". What are you talking about?

One of the references you linked to included this study: http://www.jockeyclub.com/mediaCenter.asp?story=434

It says there's no significant difference in fatalities between dirt and synthetic tracks. What's hard to understand about that?

[Riot]

Originally Posted by ateamstupid

One of the references you linked to included this study: http://www.jockeyclub.com/mediaCenter.asp?story=434

It says there's no significant difference in fatalities between dirt and synthetic tracks. What's hard to understand about that?

I just posted those links for those that want the information, not as "support" of any particular view. Glad you at least used them.

Secondly, you might consider more than one years fatality-only data (injuries count, too)

[Honu]

I retract all my previous statements. I dont really give a *uck what they do with the track. March on.