What is the latest version of Tapeta Footings?
A substantial research and development programme has been in place for over 20 years utilizing the Tapeta Farm training surface and laboratory. The current Tapeta version, Tapeta 10, is the result of 10 years of dedicated study of the impact of training Thoroughbred racehorses on surfaces around the world in many different climatic conditions.
What is Tapeta and what is it used for?
WHAT IS TAPETA? Tapeta is a Thoroughbred Racing and Training surface comprised of a carefully selected mixture of the finest silica sand, wax and fibres that have been extensively researched and simulate the root structure of turf. Tapeta has been tried and tested in all climates at Training and Racetracks around the world.
Why is Tapeta the best surface for horse racing?
By ensuring that fewer abandonments of both training and racing occur and by reducing equine injuries, a Tapeta surface encourages great field sizes occur on Tapeta tracks. Tapeta also removes the possibility of a post position draw bias, so often associated with turf racing.
When did Woodbine racing switch to Tapeta surface?
Woodbine will make the switch from Polytrack to Tapeta in 2016. Photo: Michael Burns. When the recent decision was made by Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) to replace its Polytrack racing surface with Tapeta, it was hardly an attempt to draw a line in the dirt against an industry shift away from synthetics.
When did they start using tapeta for racetracks?
Tapeta has also been used by the United States Eventing Team as part of their training for the Olympic Games. Since the original Tapeta Racetracks were built at Presque Isle Downs and Golden Gate Fields in 2007, Tapeta Footings has continuously strived to improve the Tapeta surface.