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01-09-2011 01:59 AM |
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Originally Posted by merasmag
(Post 741086)
what do u wanna know?
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Why people are obsessed with the idea that the long dead past (Hialeah) is somehow going to magically rescue racing in Florida? There hasn't been a relevant horse race at Hialeah in 15-20 years. Who was the last Triple Crown race winner, or BC winner, to race there?
<crickets chirping>
Moreover, the idea that Calder is going to run year round is a joke--outside of the casino, the place is a morgue now except on a very few days. It is sad--I practically grew up there. But right now, under CDI, horse racing is not a priority, and that is unlikely to change. Calder would get killed running head to head with GP. It already reminds me of a dog track.
I greatly hated the old GP getting torn down--I loved that place. But it is not going to get undone. The "shopping/restaurant complex" idea was stupid when it was conceived (before the economy tanked), and is more so now. But, for those 3 months when GP is running, before things thaw out up north(Jan-Mar), it actually works--there is a lot of life and energy there (I don't know how 3 months of life and energy can carry businesses for a whole year, however--the rent must be non-existent).
Looked at objectively, the December dates would be better racing, and have a better economic effect locally, if they were run at GP. It would also help those business at GP, which employ people and generate tax revenue. People spend more money at GP, and it is a more attractive destination for tourists--this is so frigging obvious to anybody who has been here, but I still read the silliest crap to contrary here routinely.
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