Why do they have Tapeta at Meydan?

Question

When the decision was made to replace the dirt surface laid down at Nad Al Sheba with Tapeta track invented by former trainer Michael Dickenson, the idea was to put Meydan just where Sheikh Mohammed always desires to be – at the cutting edge. However, instead the sheikh now finds himself on what may be the sharp end of a backlash. What was supposed to be the gradual shift in America from dirt to the more horse-friendly synthetic surfaces such as Tapeta has met resistance from certain elements within the sport in the US and problems over drainage at Santa Anita is even raising the possibility of a return to dirt on the track that has hosted the last two Breeders’ Cup meetings.