I would like to personally thank Jeff Gural for hosting the Hambo!

[G]

 If it wasn't for this man there would be no racing in New Jersey. I'm in New York guy and have gotten to know Jeff over the years,, he's a good man.

We all should be thankful that Jeff has done when he's done for the sport. Thank you Jeff!

[captaintreacherous]

Yes...without Jeff we would be racing The Hambo

in Hicks County, Kentucky


with all the bumpkins wagering their $2


e.g. Red Mile...


Real Racing has always been in the US northeast

and Canada...after the Hambo left the Midwest.


Kentucky racing is great for a week or 2 in the fall..

other than that...its all Tbreds..

Harness Racing is virtually non existent other than that..

No players follow the racing from a gambling standpoint.

Monticello does way more $ wise..

Without the casino there is 0.00 racing in Kentucky.

I remember going to the Red Mile...a gorgeous track..

and I bet $200 on a 4-1 shot at 1 minute to post

and the next flash the horse was 2-5.....

and lost.

Look at the betting pools....0 interest..

Maybe I am wrong....

Not saying that the drivers or trainers are not worthy..

just overall mediocre racing save for a few Sire Stakes

and maybe an Open Pace and Trot.

[Pacer 2]

One of the heroes of our sport!   

[G]

One of the heroes of our sport!   

[gurals casino]

any comments on the 17.5% decrease in handle from 2025?

 

[Lockedin with Pace]

Pacer2 is demanding a recount, say's they're thriving.

[Pacer 2]

any comments on the 17.5% decrease in handle from 2025?

 

   The handle doesnt matter. Horsemen dont get a % of handle. Its the purses that matter more and they're great!!!

[Pacer 2]

Pacer2 is demanding a recount, say's they're thriving.

The handle doesnt matter. Horsemen dont get a % of handle. Its the purses that matter more and they're great!!!

[dougie]

The handle doesnt matter. Horsemen dont get a % of handle. Its the purses that matter more and they're great!!!

While the handle decrease is something that could be talked/studied by management, I think it was a great day of racing at the Meadowlands. Although I invested $200, and didn't cash a ticket, it was fun to watch. I was at the Brook Casino where folks were betting the races there. And while the betting at the Spa probably outnumbered the Hambo Day 10-1, there were some young kids taking some shots at the Meadowlands. And while the glitz and glamour of the big throughbred events like the Triple Crown and Breeders Cup make Hambo Day seem amateurish, the Meadowlands did a good job putting on this event. Purses were great.

[Lockedin with Pace]

Saratoga's handle was 46.8 million, down 3 million from the previous year, but also the 2nd highest handle ever.

[Kirby's Ace]

If it wasn't for this man there would be no racing in New Jersey. I'm in New York guy and have gotten to know Jeff over the years,, he's a good man.

We all should be thankful that Jeff has done when he's done for the sport. Thank you Jeff!

Why not just thank him when you two have lunch.