[Hickory Hill Hoff]

This whole situation with NYRA has all been political for the most part from the getgo. It was Spitzer's baby from the beginning to get closer to the governorship by making public all these problems with NYRA. Has there been mismanagement? YES, but was it all worth NYRA possibly losing the franchise,
I doubt it. The problems with "crooked tellers" was corrected - the maitre d' who took big tips for a table, he got fired and is now is sueing - the security the surrounds the Spa and Oklahoma track is ridiculous and all from what! A attorney general from the state of New York who wants to make a name for himself. New York racing is the best in the land - bar none! For over 50 year's NYRA has run the track and it has survived. To put it in the hands of someone else now, just because some political bozos made waves - could be dangerous. The situation could be worst and the racing product will be effected. What happens...happens, but the future of racing in New York hangs in the balance. And things could be worst, for the thoroughbred fan if the politicians have thier way. And this guy may be our next governor??? Only in New York...