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Stronach: Santa Anita to Have Dirt Main Track

Stronach: Santa Anita to Have Dirt Main Track

Santa Anita is about to become the first California racetrack to abandon the 2006-mandated synthetic surface experiment and return to dirt.

 Thursday, August 19, 2010
Sale Forum: The Effect of Synthetic Tracks

Sale Forum: The Effect of Synthetic Tracks

Now that some horses race on synthetic tracks or are sold at juvenile auctions after working over synthetic surfaces, have buyers at Thoroughbred sales changed how they make their selections?

 Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Jockeys, Trainers, on Synthetics Panels

Jockeys, Trainers, on Synthetics Panels

As part of an ongoing analysis into the feasibility of installing synthetic surfaces at racetracks located in New York State, the New York State Task Force on Retired Racehorse has invited segments of the racing industry to a one-day forum to discuss the issues associated with artificial surfaces.

 Monday, July 28, 2008