I'll be shocked if Magna is not running the NY racing show within a couple of years. Although math was my worst subject, the math in this case looks pretty simple to me: a very troubled NYRA's expiring franchise + Magna's exceptionally well-connected Albany lobbying crew = legislature giving control of NY racing to Magna. The lobbyists, who best of all for Frankie have the total mainline to Joe Bruno, are already hard at work. For instance (if I have my facts straight, and I think I do), a few weeks back Bruno spoke of "disappointment" over NYRA's refusal to enter into any sort of "discussions" w/Magna. Lo and behold, a week or two later I pick up the paper to see that NYRA and Magna are in "discussions" about possible "partnerships."
Ah yes, I can see it now..."The Shops At Saratoga Race Course"....your full service mall and race track, featuring a beautiful new auditorium for those concerts featuring thrid-string 1970's bands...
Think I need to go get some coffee...



Post Edited (05-17-04 17:04)