I do remember the hey days of Harness Racing, 15,000+ in the stands. It was nightly
and sometimes daily happenings. And we are talking Monticello Raceway back in the 70's
An afternoon at Freehold, with an early double at Yonkers to finish with the late double
and superfecta at Monti. Or better yet Liberty Bell or Garden State. And then there was
42,000+ at Roosevelt with Albatross vs. Nansemond facing off. Wow! What a time that
was.
Well that was then, and this is now. Now it has all gone to shit. And you know what, all
that is left are the memories. In those days the purse structure was not full of $27,000
Invites like it is today. Maybe I am just not good with the handouts that are given
as I wish I could have raced for the money that is being throw around today.
But where does it end. My guess it will end when the full blown casino's are up and
running in New York City and Yonkers will go the way of the tracks of yesterday.
Tell me what business do you know that is being supported by the states where high
profile employees, ie. owners, trainers and drivers are taking $$$ hand over fists.
Its just not right. With so much money available you just have to know that corruption
is at the highest levels. And might I suggest that "Race Secretary" is at the top of the
list with his hands out. It is just to easy. That is my say, Thanks.
PS. Anyone who has or has access to the October 1975 Hoof Beats, the one with Silk Stockings
in the centerfold, I sure would like to purchase that issue.
Fresh Lasix--there are a slew of businesses where the hierarchy takes $$$ hand of fist. Biggest ones are Government operated-and the CEO-takes insane $$$.
It stops Fresh lasix--when good men stand up and fight against evil.
When corruption gets to a point where there are more evil doers than those willing to overturn them--the business turns to shit.
This is whats happening to Harness Racing---and Yonkers is at the head of the snake.
I agree-the "Race Secretary" and those associated with him--are not looking after the best interests of the Sport. CRONYISM is the order of the day at Yonkers these days.
FBI--or MGM management---IF they ever get involved--seems to me the only way to remove the Cancer.
