Only just starting to read this but, when you read the “, the single most significant variable on a dirt or turf racing surface is moisture content.”, doesn’t that tell you right off the bat that the huge amounts of rain SA had would be detrimental to the safety of the track?????? Really? And they just thought they could seal it and it would be okay? Not looking forward to what I might find throughout the article.

I agree, but let’s face it a sealed track is what they all do when it rains. SA had more trouble because of the sand being drought sand so it made it harder than normal 

 so it took 23 horse deaths to figure it out - and during the time of those deaths they kept sealing the track-- SMH

This is cool if I lived in NY I would take advantage of this. 

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Empire Racing Club Launched

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) has launched the Empire Racing Club, a non-profit organization designed to introduce fans to racehorse ownership. New York's beloved retired racecaller Tom Durkin will serve as managing partner, ...

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This sounds like a great/fun deal!

Yes, I've been reading about it.  Like the idea very much.

The Jackson's are wonderful people, what a great thing they are doing. 

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Very cool!   Live your dream...