Sep

30

Hard Spun reaps benefits of paceless race

by Barry Roos
September 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

This round to Hard Spun. Though I doubt seriously he will win the Breeder’s Cup. Yesterday’s Kentucky Cup Classic was a lousy race. With only four starters, and one horse with true speed, the race was left in the capable hands of Mario Pino, (yes Team Hard Spun – the guy you fired once) who [...]

Sep

4

Polytrack – better for horse and budgets

by Barry Roos
September 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I was reading today that after 2 years, Turfway has saved considerable amounts of money with Polytrack. They have seen a 40% reduction in their labor, materials, and the time which is associated with maintenance. Obviously the safety of the horses in the number one reason for Polytrack, but the cost savings down the road [...]