ATR Special: Lenny Shulman, B-H

[Kasept]

As they say on TV, "Tonight, on a very special At the Races", Lenny Shulman of The Bloodhorse from 4:15-5:00 on the magazine's Synthetic Surface edition..

LISTEN LIVE 4-7pm:
http://www.clearstreaming.com/radios...sandbeyond.asx

On newstands now, Shulman and B-H devote more than 25 pages to analysis of the synthetic 'movement'...

• Its' effect on horses, tracks, field size, handle, and more..

• Perspective from trainers, owners, vets, farriers, breeders, sales companies, track management and more..

• Breakdowns and injury realities and track maintenance fallacies..

Lenny and B-H have provided a balanced view of Synthetics and what the future may hold.. Don't miss his visit!

PLUS: Rich Eng, Steve Haskin and Tony Black too... all on tonight's ATR!

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Lenny and B-H have provided a balanced view of Synthetics and what the future may hold..

I laughed.

[cmorioles]

If you want a handicapper's perspective on the stuff sometime, let me know. While I don't have any particular fondness for fake dirt, I still find it very important to understand the differences between it and dirt.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

If you want a handicapper's perspective on the stuff sometime, let me know. While I don't have any particular fondness for fake dirt, I still find it very important to understand the differences between it and dirt.

What are you going to do.....give him Harry's phone number?

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

What are you going to do.....give him Harry's phone number?

Yes. And Steve Klein's.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Yes. And Steve Klein's.

I always assumed they were the same guy.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

If you want a handicapper's perspective on the stuff sometime, let me know. While I don't have any particular fondness for fake dirt, I still find it very important to understand the differences between it and dirt.

CJ,

They talked to horseplayers as well.. According to those that have seen it, this B-H special issue is the most comprehensive coverage of the synthetic surfaces that's been broached by racing media.

[ALostTexan]

Originally Posted by Kasept

CJ,

They talked to horseplayers as well.. According to those that have seen it, this B-H special issue is the most comprehensive coverage of the synthetic surfaces that's been broached by racing media.

I thought the article was great. Looking forward to the show tonight...

[otisotisotis]

Originally Posted by Kasept

CJ,

They talked to horseplayers as well.. According to those that have seen it, this B-H special issue is the most comprehensive coverage of the synthetic surfaces that's been broached by racing media.

agreed. there are those who pull no puches in their dislike and they really covered the majority of professions that deal with it.

[deltagulf]

let the story begin. should be able to learn something from it.

[ArlJim78]

on synthetic surfaces. go to the link and download it if you're interested, its a large file containing fairly indepth coverage and analysis of all the new surfaces that have been put down in the last few years. plenty of reaction from owners, trainers, jockeys, maintenance crew, etc.

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory...759&source=rss

[Oaklawnfan]

Ask and ye shall receive. This is a very good answer to my request on another string. Excellent article and compilation.

[Oaklawnfan]

Originally Posted by Kasept

As they say on TV, "Tonight, on a very special At the Races", Lenny Shulman of The Bloodhorse from 4:15-5:00 on the magazine's Synthetic Surface edition..

LISTEN LIVE 4-7pm:

looking forward to it. This is a whole new way to do a show promo.

[Riot]

That's great that they made it available over the internet (versus through the subscription in the issue) - thanks for the link!

[Riot]

Steve - for your followup, could you please try and get a telephone interview with Dr. Mick Peterson (especially), and/or Dr. Wayne McIllwraith?

Both have been the clear leaders in the field for examining track surfaces and their relationship to racehorse injury.