Re: Ghost of its Former Self (218 Views)
Posted by: trackjohn (IP Logged)
Date: January 29, 2025 10:43AM
Couldn't agree more Richie... IMO .. if you fast forward the clock 5 years this is what we will see:
A 'new Belmont' (only if they get their casino license..
Saratoga will still be there...it might be a water downed version if they continue to expand the dates
FL racing GONE...the only hope is if they build up Palm Meadows which I don't think they will...there is another answer to this, remind me when we are at the FOY..
CD will be THE major player (obviously important to the breeders)
CA - GONE
Fairgrounds - will be on life support
Oaklawn might be a significant player but the weather in Arkansas will be a huge negative particularly between January - late February... This is why FL racing is important particularly through the run-up for 3 yo racing
Most of the smaller tracks will be gone (only those associated with the casino Will survive)
I don't see how ANY of the sport will survive without the major players (CD. NYRA, major breeding operations) formulating a plan to save it... Unfortunately I don't see that happening (unless their survival instincts kick in.
Let's try to enjoy it while we can...
Comments?
John (Track John)
A 'new Belmont' (only if they get their casino license..
Saratoga will still be there...it might be a water downed version if they continue to expand the dates
FL racing GONE...the only hope is if they build up Palm Meadows which I don't think they will...there is another answer to this, remind me when we are at the FOY..
CD will be THE major player (obviously important to the breeders)
CA - GONE
Fairgrounds - will be on life support
Oaklawn might be a significant player but the weather in Arkansas will be a huge negative particularly between January - late February... This is why FL racing is important particularly through the run-up for 3 yo racing
Most of the smaller tracks will be gone (only those associated with the casino Will survive)
I don't see how ANY of the sport will survive without the major players (CD. NYRA, major breeding operations) formulating a plan to save it... Unfortunately I don't see that happening (unless their survival instincts kick in.
Let's try to enjoy it while we can...
Comments?
John (Track John)
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