Jb,

No worries.Paesano Cuomo's ultimate plan to jettison NY Racing/NYRA and reap billions from casinos over time will end up in a deal which keeps NY racing on life support. NY Racing has strong long time supporters and it would be politically dangerous to be the Governor who killed NY Racing.His absence from Saratoga's 150 year celebration speaks volumes re his disdain for the game.

Over in NJ,Christie has abandoned racing and something will have to happen to save it.Stronach too old,CDI not interested in racing outside of Derby brand, to absorb all the venues that WILL be thrown under the bus by Governors who want racing slot subsidy monies redirected to the general State fund.No less than 5 States face this fate with the current Gov's as well as some in Canada.

Rationalization/contraction a certainty,smaller foal crops of past few years will further exacerbate problems with small fields.Smaller venues will have to reduce meets to boutique type 30 day meets or go under.

Bright side is the players who hang tough in spite of inept Racing Organizations,lightweight management at many venues,and politically appointed stooges.

Being a gambler, I'm betting on the players prevailing in the end if they ever get serious about using their united handle power.


Mike