Features - Editor - 02 November 2009

Synthetic Surfaces Under the Microscope

With the Breeder’s Cup looming and the fact that Rachel Alexandra will not be attending, the talks about synthetic surfaces have begun again. It is a known fact that principle owner of Rachel Alexandra, Jess Jackson, is not a fan of synthetic surfaces, and the main reason that his champion filly will not be competing. In addition, there are new rumors circulating that many racecourses will be reverting back to dirt tracks. Scientists have put synthetic tracks under the microscope, and have revealed that they are not as safe as once thought.


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