Who writes the races for a racetrack and what determines the types of races run and the purse structure?
A track will have a certain amount of money alotted for its purses. It will be up to the racing secretary to write the races and get the races filled. He / she does this by assessing the horses that are running on the track and the types of races most likely to “fill”. A condition book will be written so trainers know aheand of time what races are available. “Extras” are written (additional races) closer to the racing date as a means of being a little more adaptable in terms of what are the best races to run to ensure a competitive card. (Also see “How are races scheduled and filled”).
