Author Topic: Saratoga  (Read 3364 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Steven Mannygoat

  • Top Claimer
  • ***
  • Posts: 163
Saratoga
« on: October 30, 2024, 12:00:40 PM »
Backstretch gone by 2026

GypsyDancer1

  • 4 claimer
  • **
  • Posts: 50
Re: Saratoga
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2024, 04:41:00 PM »
Where did you hear this?

ferdinand the bull

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 1132
Re: Saratoga
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2024, 04:47:13 PM »
Backstretch gone by 2026
Gone or thoroughbreds only?

BoKnows

  • Top Claimer
  • ***
  • Posts: 235
Re: Saratoga
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2024, 12:36:49 AM »
I think some of the barns will be gone by 2025

Mr.Turnpike

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 769
Re: Saratoga
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2024, 06:34:07 AM »
     They asked for it

Grandstand Handicapper

  • Elite
  • ******
  • Posts: 2022
  • Which wolf wins? The one you feed.
Re: Saratoga
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2024, 10:46:57 AM »
I haven't heard a thing, but if true, why? Selling off the land for condos? Expansion of the casino/facility? The t-bred backstretch is like hallowed ground, LOL. I guess that is until they figure out what it's worth, LOL. I'm old school, I like the backstretch of the track. Once the Meadowlands opened, I was on the backstretch regularly, watching horses train, in the barn, in the track kitchen, etc. It was like going to work, LOL, and part of my life. Saratoga Springs has built up, and built up more, over the course of the last who knows how many years. Even when times were tough, they kept building. I wonder if this backstretch will actually disappear as well.

Grandstand Handicapper

  • Elite
  • ******
  • Posts: 2022
  • Which wolf wins? The one you feed.
Re: Saratoga
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2024, 10:49:38 AM »
Simply highest and best use. It's too bad. Reality, but too bad.

Vince Treanor

  • 4 claimer
  • **
  • Posts: 64
Re: Saratoga
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2024, 11:24:29 AM »
Track ownership’s contract with the Saratoga Harness Horsepersons’ Association expires in 2025. Management will likely try to bargain for ship-ins only or costly stall rent. With dwindling participation in harness racing, management can argue that maintaining the cost of supporting racing is not offset by the economic impact of subsidizing the sport.

Third Over

  • Top Claimer
  • ***
  • Posts: 187
Re: Saratoga
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2024, 01:59:06 PM »
The stabling areas at both Saratoga harness/thoroughbred tracks are run down and pathetic.. barn improvements have needed there for 10-15yrs.. if HISA is about horse welfare and integrity they should step up and force racetrack operators to update the backstretch for safety reasons or withhold state slot payout money until it's passed inspection and accepted. What are the horsemen reps doing, nothing.!!

Mr.Turnpike

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 769
Re: Saratoga
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2024, 02:27:14 PM »
   Pretty bad horseman association

jupiter

  • Elite
  • ******
  • Posts: 2258
Re: Saratoga
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2024, 03:34:15 PM »
They will sell off anything they can, they are not going to redo the barns at Saratoga either side. They'll keep part of the the T bred side for the nostalgia. Barn areas cost money, HISA isn't going to get involved with this, considering all the crap they're in now. It's like most old barn areas, fire traps. I loved the old days of traveling from track to track, Meds was a dream come true when it opened. GSP was beautiful. There are no bettors or people even interested in going to a race track.

rainman2

  • Living Legend
  • *******
  • Posts: 22021
Re: Saratoga
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2024, 05:02:52 PM »
Track ownership’s contract with the Saratoga Harness Horsepersons’ Association expires in 2025. Management will likely try to bargain for ship-ins only or costly stall rent. With dwindling participation in harness racing, management can argue that maintaining the cost of supporting racing is not offset by the economic impact of subsidizing the sport.

The horseman’s association just wants to race as long of a meet as they can. It has already been extended from mid/late February until just before Christmas. The meet should go from mid March until the end of November.  This way you race for a little more money and don’t run down your horses.

I believe Batavia races in January and February for those who want to race.

Grandstand Handicapper

  • Elite
  • ******
  • Posts: 2022
  • Which wolf wins? The one you feed.
Re: Saratoga
« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2024, 12:25:03 AM »
Track ownership/management has always been short-sighted. They want more race dates and more races.

 

shout out

Refresh History
  • Sound off !
  • dougie: Got chicken and bet $10WP onWP on Horacio De Paz'shorse who won at 8-1. I love the trainer, but was afraid of the layoff. Coming back strong with $20Win and $60 Place on #7Elegant in the 7th at the Spa.
    Today at 04:28:04 PM
  • dougie: Wound up winning $379 yesterday at the Spa and making my first bet here in the 3rd. Big jockey upgrade to Irad on the #2 Fantasy Performerin the 3rd. Trainer Serpe very underated.
    Today at 02:20:44 PM
  • dougie: Thanks Trigger!!!!!I'm not a really big gambler. But I love the Spa!
    Today at 01:59:34 PM
  • Trigger: Great job Dougie, $120 profit for 1hr work at the SPA!   62za.clp
    Today at 11:43:39 AM
  • dougie: Taking another shot on a price in the 9th at that Spa. $10 Win $30 Place on #1 Shipsational with RS Jr. up.
    July 05, 2025, 04:42:36 PM
  • dougie: Got back $220 on the place bet!
    July 05, 2025, 04:38:02 PM
  • dougie: Great ride by Irad on this 11-1 shot. $40 to place ain't to shabby. I thought Irad had him in the lane!
    July 05, 2025, 04:34:37 PM
  • dougie: Taking a shot with #5 "Step Foward" and Irad in the 8th at the Spa, $20Win and $40 place.
    July 05, 2025, 04:24:25 PM
SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal