Low takeout and quality racing will attract horseplayers, but in terms of
attracting the younger set The Frankie Lama seems to think is essential to the
survival of thoroughbred racing, Steeplechase racing may be way ahead of flat
racing.

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I will be attending the Far Hills event for the first time this year. This will
be the first year that pari-mutuel wagering is offered at Far Hills. There is
no such thing as coincidence.

Tangentially related, shame on Keeneland for increasing takeout for its
upcoming fall meet to the maximum allowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.