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Originally Posted by ELA
The purse increase was simply economic and had to do with a surplus in the NYRA side of the purse account.
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Yes, that is the reason for the increase, but the effect of it certainly isn't lost on the NY horsemen. The article suggests that there were many factors for NYTHA un-endorsing Empire. The extra money now being awarded is unexpected and certainly welcomed by those in line to receive it. While some people may think it was supposed to be theirs anyway, I would argue that this gesture shows that NYRA is working for the good of the NY Horse Racing Industry.
In my opinion, while NYRA has not been "perfect", I just don't see any other prospective organization that has greener grass on their side.