If you are dusting off this classic for the first time since the ban hammer was lifted, here is your setup guide:
Yes, with caution.
The updated surface is safer than the original G formula, but not identical to Tapeta or straight dirt. Best practices: unbanned g polytrack
For safety, the new spec removes the non-Newtonian fluid in favor of a dual-chamber aramid fiber. It is stiffer than standard tires, but it collapses predictably under extreme side loads. Emergency crews have now certified it as "cuttable" within standard response times. If you are dusting off this classic for
Some studies and internal track data suggested a spike in certain soft-tissue injuries (suspensory ligament strains, fetlock issues) on G Polytrack compared to dirt or other synthetics. For safety, the new spec removes the non-Newtonian
Your horse’s risk profile is back to pre-ban levels. Insurers may offer standard synthetic-track coverage again (read exclusions carefully).