Ah.....del Mar

Friedrich Barbarossa · Post by **Friedrich Barbarossa** » 17 years ago

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Ian Nicastrin · Post by **Ian Nicastrin** » 17 years ago

The only decent racing shot I could get thru people and pony heads.

The Steward and her trusty press pass

Post by **The Steward** » 17 years ago

Still working on my shots from the day, but here is the album:

<a href='http://www.turfangels.com/gallery/view_ ... e=album664' target='_blank'>http://www.turfangels.com/gallery/view_ ... lbum664</a>

Friedrich Barbarossa · Post by **Friedrich Barbarossa** » 17 years ago

I know there's a (as usual) contentious thread about this over at the death star, I'm sure the conversation here would be better so I'll ask...

How is everyone liking (or not liking) the new surface?

Post by **The Steward** » 17 years ago

From those I talked to yesterday, it's better. I guess last week there were problems with it. One trainer is very outspoken about how he doesn't like it, otherwise, everyone is okay with it. We lost a horse yesterday, but that was on the turf.

Ian Nicastrin · Post by **Ian Nicastrin** » 17 years ago

I am only giving input on color... it looks almsot like dirty snow... but it gives a beach sand feeling to the track... which works really nicely for the Del Mar atmosphere.

Sarah Chase · Post by **Sarah Chase** » 17 years ago

Ian N wrote:
The Steward and her trusty press pass

Aww look how beautiful you are!

Ryen Hanna · Post by **Ryen Hanna** » 17 years ago

I love synthetic surfaces. I don't care that the races are being run slower, or that it's causing a change in riding/running tactic...I think safety is #1, and as long as horses are physically less stressed, I'm down with that!

Mallory Claire · Post by **Mallory Claire** » 17 years ago

O, DEL MAR. How I've missed thee!

Del Mar is so pretty. I will most definitely be making a trek or two there this summer.

And doesn't Em have a smile to brighten a room? I've only met her twice but I'll always remember how pretty it is.

Okay, I'm done embarassing you Emily.

Also, I second Ryen. I think we're on the same wavelength a lot of the time.

...DEL MAR!!!

Ryen Hanna · Post by **Ryen Hanna** » 17 years ago

MalloryGuesnon wrote: Also, I second Ryen. I think we're on the same wavelength a lot of the time.

...DEL MAR!!!

Indubitably!

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeereee theeeeeeeeeeeeeeee turf meets the surf, down at ol' Del Mar...

I'm sad that I won't make it to Del Mar this year.

BUT I will be at Arlington for the Million along with my dear Poo, aka Ali!

Karie McBrian · Post by **Karie McBrian** » 17 years ago

that picture of Em is awesome! Made me smile!!! I need to go to CA and hang out..

Amanda O'Brien · Post by **Amanda O'Brien** » 17 years ago

Which synthetic surface is Del Mar using?

I know I am off to LIngfield this weekend for a turf evening but they were one of the first tracks in the UK to have AW and specifially here Polytrack.

Anything that is fairer on the horse has to be better, yes?

Lisa Strummer · Post by **Lisa Strummer** » 17 years ago

Amanda O'Brien wrote: Which synthetic surface is Del Mar using?

I know I am off to LIngfield this weekend for a turf evening but they were one of the first tracks in the UK to have AW and specifially here Polytrack.

Anything that is fairer on the horse has to be better, yes?

It's Polytrack. and as far as all weather surfaces go... my jury's still out, working in the business, I have heard and seen alot of things that are a little shaky for me. I am 100% for safety, but I think alot of things weren't taken into consideration before tracks installed some of these surfaces...

Friedrich Barbarossa · Post by **Friedrich Barbarossa** » 17 years ago

I just happened to be surfing the web this fine Monday morning and I thought I'd show you guys my new house. Hehe...

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Dave Shields · Post by **Dave Shields** » 17 years ago

Kevin H wrote: I just happened to be surfing the web this fine Monday morning and I thought I'd show you guys my new house. Hehe...

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