Historically, how do horses transition from training on a Polytrack surface to racing on a conventional surface?
The transition from a Polytrack surface to a conventional dirt track is an aspect that we will monitor closely as part of the research and development phase of this project. However, we are hopeful that because the Polytrack surface provides an excellent training surface, horses will be more fit going into a race, thus improving their chances for competing well — regardless of the surface. Also, if Polytrack proves to be less affected by adverse weather conditions, horses will be able to train on it during winter months with more frequency than on a conventional dirt track that may be closed due to inclement weather. Q: How does rain affect the Polytrack surface? A: A typical amount of rainfall will simply drain through the Polytrack surface. The unique structure of the track surface and base allows water to flow vertically through the Polytrack surface materials to a specially designed drainage system that carries the water away from the track. With conventional dirt track surfaces,
