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8 unusual facts about Synthetic racetrack surfaces for horse racing


Clement L. Hirsch Stakes

The race is open to filles and mares, age three and up, willing to race one and one-sixteenth miles on Polytrack synthetic dirt.

Dubai Meydan City

It has a 2,400 metre left-handed turf race track and a left-handed 8.75-furlong (1,750 metres) Tapeta synthetic dirt course.

El Cajon Stakes

Open to three-year-old horses, the non-graded stakes is contested at a distance of one mile (8 furlongs) on Polytrack synthetic dirt and as at 2009 offered a purse of $100,000.

Lafayette Stakes

Open to three-year-old horses, it is contested on Polytrack synthetic dirt over a distance of seven furlongs.

Lincoln Heritage Handicap

The 2009 edition had to be moved to the main track's Polytrack synthetic dirt.

Pat O'Brien Handicap

The race, also known as the Pat O'Brien Breeders' Cup Handicap, is open to horses age three and up willing to race seven furlongs on Polytrack synthetic dirt, and currently carries a purse of $250,000.

Purple Violet Stakes

Open to three-year-old fillies registered in the State of Illinois, the non-graded stakes is contested at a distance of one mile (8 furlongs) on Polytrack synthetic dirt.

San Diego Handicap

This Grade II race is open to horses, age three and up, willing to race one and one-sixteenth miles on Polytrack synthetic dirt.



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