Doesn't appear to me that the Ewart and Hill do anything to increase the handle. 30 to 40 years ago races like this would bring out the people to see better horses and they would bet. From what I have heard the attendance Saturday was dismal. Scioto should take that purse money and make a series for older Ohio bred horses. Have 4 legs thru the meet; split for mares, that pay 25,000 then have a final on their big night. 100,000 final to top 9 earners in the 4 legs. If you are going to subsidize racing in Ohio why bring in horses from out of state when it does nothing for you.
