http://www.paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/something-surprise-nytha-members-evenly-divided-synthetic-track-aqueduct/

I\'m surprised how many people are in favor in the little poll there, nearly 2/1 in favor as I type this... Any opinions?

jma11473: Devil\'s advocate would be that it\'s safer than the inner, might keep some turf horses around to run on it so all the December fields aren\'t five horses, and it would stand up better to the harsh winter conditions.

miff: Surprising in that Peterson gave the Aqueduct Inner Surface a clean bill of health as it relates to breakdowns.The culprit was seen to be excessive masking medications that gets cripples past pre vet race exams. Soundness and excessive meds were seen to cause breakdowns, not the surface.

It\'s a gamble that turf horses will stay in NY during winter with a synth surface.NYRA loaded with slot money to defray cost so money not a deterrent.NYRA clowns oblivious as to how gamblers will react to synth.

Lastly,not clear if Cuomo will allow Aqueduct to continue as a racing venue,plans for a convention/entertainment/gaming center is being considered.State owns Aqueduct.

Silver Charm: Well said. And can be used as a Training Surface throughout the year