I've been wondering how much things have changed in the sport in the last ten years or so--.
Always thought of Yonkers leading the pack.
So I used the handle info on the USTA site and my abacus to compare the total track handles on Thurs, Nov 20. I have time on my hands now...Used Tues the 18th for PCD.
So these are the handles PER RACE
Monti---50,755
Yonkers-30,399
Chester-26,142
Pocono-19,535

Seems to me that bettors are turned off by the style of racing at Yonkers where horses outside the 5 rarely leave/try.
For a track that has been denigrated and disparaged as the quintissential "B" track, it appears that bettors like the product.
Is it becoming a haven for the gamblers? more driver antics?
And whats up at Pocono?

Amazing that you were able to see him in his prime! I'm jealous! Apparently, Keith was a role model for many-----including, just to name a few, Steve Condren, Doug Brown, Jim Doherty, and others as well. Keith has long been considered by many horsemen as one the greatest drivers in history. Mike Lachance often praised Keith and his skills, strengths as a driver, etc. I think Keith's formal resume is incomplete as he driving long before formal/official records were kept and recorded.

I did see the LBJ in 72 when he won with Strike Out, where they set the WR for the fastest mile ever on a half. I've also seen the videos of the International he won with Tie Silk in 62. His major victories and accomplishments are too many to list. He was also involved in opening and managing three Canadian racetracks and was integrally involved in their operations. Keith gave accurate and meaningful definition to the term "legend."

Everybody clap for the lonely Mikey

 Rage & jealousy consumes him

I'm still laughing at the place pool in this race.  And only $612 win pool.  That's sad.  But also very strange!
I wasn't even watching.  had it on in the background and heard him say the payouts and heard "check this out" .  I don't think I've ever seen only $1 in any pool for Foster.  Very fishy