I know everyone loves the new composite pads, but after using them on 8 different horses this month, I'm sticking with leather.

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3 Comments

adamw1521d ago

Sounds like a case of new tech hype. Maybe they work great if your horse is a robot.

bell.jessica21d ago

Eight horses in a month sounds like a lot of testing though. What went wrong with the new ones?

dianawilson21d ago

The new track surface at Oaklawn is a big change. It takes time for horses to get used to it. Some trainers might not have adjusted their workouts right. I see it as bad luck and a tough surface, not a problem with the horses themselves, @bell.jessica.