Cross-posted from the Daily Racing Form Written by STEVE ANDERSEN INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Nov 20, 2011) -- Hollywood Park canceled the final three races of its nine-race Sunday program after jockeys deemed that the Cushion Track surface, primarily areas on the backstretch, was unsafe after sustaining an estimated inch of rain. As a result, a pick… Continue reading Jockeys refuse to ride last three races because of unsafe track conditions at Hollywood Park
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On the surface, there’s no difference in number of racing fatalities
Written by VIVIAN GRANT Thoroughbred racing gathered together today to talk about why horses are breaking down and dying on racetracks. The object of their attention is once again -- racing surfaces -- just as it always seems to be when racehorse safety comes up. The excellent Tom LaMarra sums up the day in the… Continue reading On the surface, there’s no difference in number of racing fatalities
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