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The Track Watering Debate - One Passionate Viewer's Opinion

Posted by Marc Lambourne on 07 December, 2016 | 0 comments
The Track Watering Debate - One Passionate Viewer's Opinion
Hi Marc

I listened with interest re your statement concerning possible excessive watering of Rosehill last sat.

I have to disagree strongly that too much water was put on the track. In summer in particular tracks should start as a good 4. I have perspective on this as a punter, owners and trainers view. Most horses will not perform to their optimum level on hard tracks and will most likely come out of the race with sore joints, shins , jarring up etc restricting their longevity and ability to race into their campaign. I only have to see horses I own and others my wife trains to see the patch up work she does after horses run on rock hard tracks.You can also look at the stewards reports on days when the tracks are good 3s and you will see many trainers and jockeys explaining to the stewards the horse didn't stretch or perform as expected on the firm going. After all, comparing humans to horses would you prefer to walk/run exercise on a hard surface or a surface with some cushion or give in it. Last sat I'm guessing you're saying the inside was off due to the excessive watering. I'd say it was probably more the wear and tear from previous meetings rather than watering. At any rate you guys being punters would like to see good competitive racing with good size fields and horses performing at there best yet calling for tracks not to be watered actually produces the exact opposite .

Mark Waugh
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