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The condition of a race track is an important
consideration in assessing a horse’s performance in a race. The major
factors of the race track condition to consider in evaluating prospective
horse performance include:
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the surface conditions
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the type of surface
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the track configuration
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the racing speed
Race track conditions are influenced by the following
factors:
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soil type
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density
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porosity
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compaction
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moisture content
Here are some detailed looks at different types of track conditions.
Dirt Track Conditions
Fast
- When track conditions are running the dirt is packed tight for a premium
conditions for some horses. When the track is Fast , that is when track
records are broken
Wet-Fast
The track has fast times
and is running fast but the hard surface has a thin layer of water , They
call this wet - fast-
The track has fast times
and is running fast but the hard surface has a thin layer of water , They
call this wet - fast
Good
The dirt is drying out and slowing the track down.
Muddy
The surface is muddy do to rain and wet conditions
Sloppy
This is a very wet water logged surface where water has pooled up on the
track.
Frozen
The is a very hard surface where a wet track has frozen
Slow
The dirt is deep and drying out producing slow track times.
Heavy
In this state the were the dirt is very deep and dry producing very slow
times
Turf (Grass) Course Conditions
Firm
Turf is a dry firm surface running fast
Good
Sort of firm with slight moisture
Soft
The turf contains some moisture and has give
Yielding
Deep wet turf that runs slow
Heavy
Very wet deep turf - this runs the slowest
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