each track should be `capped a certain way?

Originally Posted by PacMan

each track should be `capped a certain way?

Yes. Here's Just one example of different track configurations and materials. Also how they are maitained. It's a good idea to know the size of the track and where they start realitive to the first turn at different distances. This is Mountaineer, my bread and butter track.

It is an oval shaped more like an egg. About 85 feet past the 3/16 marker pole the turn straightens into the front stretch from that point it is 905.31 feet to the finish. The surface is composed of a custom blend of sand that is replaced annually. (Plan is to resurface next week weather permitting) It drains towards a limestone gutter situated between the main track and the turf track. There is a 7% grade in the turns and 3% on the straight-aways. It is harrowed to maintain a 3 to 3/12 inch cushion. When it rains it is floated and sealed.

HORSES FOR COURSES...and...YOU HAVE TO KNOW EACH COURSE TO GET THE RIGHT HORSE...w2w