The failed search for weapons of mass destruction put America smack dab in the middle of the Iraq conflict but the same kind of rush into that arena is something the California Horse Racing Board knows all too much about.
When the CHRB mandated the California tracks to go ‘synthetic’ they changed the nature of the game for the horse and for the horse bettor.
With limited due diligence, the hasty decision to change surfaces in California has already had some far reaching ramifications to the horse bettor, trainer, owner and horse alike.
Now, those that bet in California and race in California are stuck with it and it’s up to the best horse bettors to find a way to not only survive but to delve deep into the issue in order to find out the best ways to win gambling at this point in time.
Enter Bob Baffert, who has been a proponent against the synthetic for some time.
Bettors can look to his quotes in a recent interview with Bloodhorse to attempt to evaluate his thoughts on the subject and then transfer his opinions into cash.
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