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toothman

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Re: Gural the shake down artist
« Reply #15 on: May 26, 2026, 05:50:50 PM »
Would there be a M1 without him?
He did it by the seat of his pants
Deserves a wider berth IMHO
And yeah, its a bad optic when rules change that apply to trainers or drivers of  horses in which he has an interest.
He wouldn't be the first hypocrite in this business


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Re: Gural the shake down artist
« Reply #16 on: May 26, 2026, 05:55:54 PM »
Would there be a M1 without him?
He did it by the seat of his pants
Deserves a wider berth IMHO
And yeah, its a bad optic when rules change that apply to trainers or drivers of  horses in which he has an interest.
He wouldn't be the first hypocrite in this business
I agree. There's little doubt that the casino at the Big M has always been his dream. I've been there many times. I can't imagine harness racing without that track.

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Re: Gural the shake down artist
« Reply #17 on: May 26, 2026, 06:03:51 PM »
I agree. There's little doubt that the casino at the Big M has always been his dream. I've been there many times. I can't imagine harness racing without that track.

Don't imagine it, it won't happen.  We're getting screwed in every way shape and form.  This is not the past, sadly.  He'll get his casino, with the kind of money they'll be racing for they'll all likely be junkies too.

The past is just that.

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Re: Gural the shake down artist
« Reply #18 on: May 26, 2026, 08:08:10 PM »
Makin large bank with the Sportsbook kickback.. Definitely not losing $$.. love him or hate him he's a shrewd n savvy businessman, he loves the racing game but only the bottom line counts.

 

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