My theory and feelings on Polytrack

I'm not completely sold on the surface being safer. The way some horses have been slipping and sliding at Keeneland it's only a matter of time before a major spill happens.

Hopefully then the silent majority will speak up.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Well, I do think that polytrack prevents breakdowns, but we have dirt surfaces here in the United States that are pretty safe as well. Of course, no surface is going to prevent EVERY horse from breaking down. Heck, I've had horses break down just playing around in the pastures before.

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

I'm not completely sold on the surface being safer. The way some horses have been slipping and sliding at Keeneland it's only a matter of time before a major spill happens.

Hopefully then the silent majority will speak up.

Quote by Gary Stevens was that last spring he saw a lotta sore horses in the back end at Turfway.
yeah, you avoid breakdowns and deaths ON THE TRACK.
But vets are working overtime with back ends, and tendons and suspensories that get ruined don't make the papers as breakdowns.
Theres a lotta propaganda out there.
I think Himmler is handling the PR on this deal.