Poly Track: The bettors angle

[Psychotic Parakeet]

The problem with the synthetics out here is that is such a vast difference between all three surfaces.

Exhibit A: Del Mar




This surface looks and feels like a semi-moist form of chocolate chip cookie dough. When you walk on it, you sink in an inch or so and it feels a bit tiresome on the knees.


Exhibit B: Hollywood Park



It looks like bird's nest material, but has a "spring" to it when you walk upon it. Feels like walking on a mini-trampoline. In my opinion, this is the best surface as far as synthetics go out here in So Cal.


Exhibit C: Santa Anita



This picture was taken during one of the many cancelled race cards early on in the meet. On their open house day where they allowed people to walk on the track, it felt like a combination of both Del Mar and Hollywood Park, but with a ton of depth near the rail.


As far as trends go, I am still fishing around the previous Del Mar meet's charts to find things. I will say that the Unusual Heat foals do quite well on this surface.