MEADOWLANDS TO CLOSE FOR SPRING RACING

[NJ HORSEMAN]

 THAT IS THE VERY WELL SOURCED INFO.  DONT LET THE NEW DOOR HIT YOU ON YOUR TUCHES ON YOUR WAY OUT.

[Joe 4 all]

 That's what we are hearing.

When you start getting the sports betting money, harness racing becomes an after thought

[Rabbi Of Racing]

good news 

[PIGLAND]

yonkers should send their slot money over to the meadowlands and close that shithole yonkers down

[Atthetrack7]

 As I said dozens of times. Should race 3-4 days a week Jan, Feb, March  close for April, May June and open for July till Hambo

[hands]

As I said dozens of times. Should race 3-4 days a week Jan, Feb, March  close for April, May June and open for July till Hambo

Most other places I’ve raced can’t get the track right for the first few weeks they are open. So, not sure how wise it would be to only be open for a few weeks before Hambo.

[Exit 16W]

 SURPRISED GURAL DIDNT CALL SCOOPER AND HAVE HIM BREAK THE NEWS.  SHELDON ACTS AS IF HE GETS ALL THE STORIES, FIRST.

[LUCPARK]

SURPRISED GURAL DIDNT CALL SCOOPER AND HAVE HIM BREAK THE NEWS.  SHELDON ACTS AS IF HE GETS ALL THE STORIES, FIRST.

he doesnt?

i thought he was first call

[Inside The Pylons]

Happy to see that the Meadowlands received its first annual Sports Betting license this week. Unhappy to hear that the facility may not open during the spring even armed with anticipated increased revenue it may be overwhelmed by from its new sports betting venture.
 Speedy passage of legislation on this new venture inures a benefit to the track operator at the expense of the horsemen. Monmouth horsemen may indeed fare better and were well paced to go almost on day one. Sorry to point all this out.

In NY we will continue working with our thoroughbred brethren to get a piece of any sports betting put into legislation done on track or at track operated or race wagering facilities. In order to redirect your focus, now the blame game for no improvement in current racing conditions, where sports betting is approved, will be directed to government’s refusal to put more money in the track operators pocket.. Many would be pleased if you didn’t think about such problems facing your future.

[Uncle Harry]

SEE WHAT THAT 3 2 1.5 MILLION DOLLAR HANDLE AND THREATS TO  CLOSE STEAK RACING DOWN GOT YA

EMPIRE/MGM  THREE TIMES THE DATES, ONE THIRD THE HANDLE, STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS.  ONE PERSON TO THANK, JOE 4ALL

[pickfourny]

SEE WHAT THAT 3 2 1.5 MILLION DOLLAR HANDLE AND THREATS TO  CLOSE STEAK RACING DOWN GOT YA

EMPIRE/MGM  THREE TIMES THE DATES, ONE THIRD THE HANDLE, STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS.  ONE PERSON TO THANK, JOE 4ALL

It's still laughable that some still view this as a battle of who runs their end of this business better. It's never had anything to do with that at all; slot subsidy vs. no slot subsidy is the only driver here, always has been, always will be.  Gural isn't a visionary, we all know that's been proven, but had the Big M had slot subsidy access, this would never in a million years have been a discussion. Yonkers will always be a cesspool no matter what, who when racing Tuesday afternoons not to long against Monticello, couldn't even out handle that dump with their shit product of $2k claimers. Level the playing field, and these sort of discussions don't occur.  Don't get me wrong, Gural is no answer to the woes of anything harness related, having time and time again proven this, but this has never been about him vs. Faraldo, or who operates their better business.  Welfare support, plain and simple.

       

[Rabbi Of Racing]

Most of you should be happy,most of you want LESS RACING AND LESS TRACKS,I am the one that is for MORE RACING AND MORE TRACKS! No excuses accepted

[slivercharm]

I'm confused why people think sports betting will help harness racing. Margins to make money are mi iscupe the only additional money would be from people having to bet on site and throw a couple bucks on horses while they are there. This is debunked thpugh because tracks with casinos have not seen drastic increases in handle. Can somebody please explain

[Fatboy]

I'm confused why people think sports betting will help harness racing. Margins to make money are mi iscupe the only additional money would be from people having to bet on site and throw a couple bucks on horses while they are there. This is debunked thpugh because tracks with casinos have not seen drastic increases in handle. Can somebody please explain

SPORTS BETTING IS A COPPERFIELD ILLUSION INSOFAR AS FIXES GO

[Pull the Pocket]

 I don't think anyone is happy to see the meadowlands reduce racing opportunities, however to get rid of Jeff Gural from its ownership seat is a great reason to celebrate and a goal to attempt to attain