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Why didn't they just say this the first time rather than take pot shots at the industry's hard working horse persons? Good Morning Riccarton Synthetic Trials Wednesday Trial entries for the Synthetic Trials close with the Bureau at 12 noon Tuesday 22 April. At that point it will be decided whether to proceed depending on numbers. Kind Regards Matt Ivil Racing Coordinator New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing p: +64 4 576 6241, f: +64 4 568 8866 a: 18 Dick St, Cambridge, 3432 LOVERACING.NZ -
Well it's an opinion based on way more info than I have so appreciate your account. It may become a track where there is a real pattern of racing that emerges - eg. crazy dash to get to the front early - whatever your draw. And it also may become quite horse-specific. Shiftiness in a track can produce that IMO. I had a big long striding horse a few years back - would gallop well on a range of going from goodish to heavy - but the one thing that would slow her down was a shifty track. It was as if she lost confidence in that bold big long stride, if when her hooves struck the surface - she didn't know where they'd end up - because the ground was literally moving under her.
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By Chief Stipe · Posted
Just my opinion @jess based on actual observation and my horticultural training. I get a bit of kickback (or worse) for my opinion on this subject. One recollection that sticks in my mind was when I was on the track between jumpouts which were being held to test it following the abandonment. I was standing within earshot of the CEO Wilcox explaining to those around him what had been wrong and how now it was a lot better because the horses hooves were getting 10mm into the surface. I saw some puzzled faces and I had a closer look. The hooves were going in a bit deeper but there didn't seem to be any shear i.e. the front part of the hoof was penetrating the surface but there was zero forward movement. It didn't look right. I don't know much about the mechanics of a horse galloping but I've read somewhere that the optimum safe surface is when a horses hoof can pierce the surface slide forward (shear?) and scoop out. Perhaps you, @JMO, @Freda and @curious can comment. -
By Chief Stipe · Posted
Thanks for posting your pictures and I agree with your assessment. Did you hear any comments from Jockeys regarding it being shifty and horses not wanting to go on it especially around the bend?
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