Back at Belmont

Another hint that the summer is over is when the horses leave upstate and head back down to Belmont Park. Although it is still warm lately we have been getting a lot of rain. This has been making the turf too soft to have most of the races on.

Although there is a lot of scratches I believe that it is saving jockeys and horses from getting hurt. It is just too soft out there. If you have noticed it is the older jockeys that have been taking it under their wing and having the turf racing moved to the main track.

This just shows you how valuable it is when the senior jockeys are around to advise the bug boys about conditions and safety. There are winter days in New York when I think they are absolutely crazy for racing when the track is frozen.

It is nice outside as I am posting this so it wouldn't surprise me if there is turf racing today.